Famous for its Art Deco architecture, Napier sits at the heart of the Hawkes Bay wine region. Devastated in 1931 by Earthquake and subsequent fire, the city was rebuilt in the architectural style of the day, Art Deco.  Take one of the guided walking tours or just wander around this compact city to see the large number of beautifully maintained Art Deco style buildings. Try some of New Zealands best wines at the numerous wineries surrounding the city, or take a tour to the Gannet Colony at Cape Kidnappers, there plenty of options. Check out the standard small group tours below or for private tours see the Signature Class range of options.

Hawkes Bay Wine Tour - Full day tour.
This region is recognised world wide for the quality of its reds. The wines are typically Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. The sunny, warm climate of the Bay also produces some of New Zealands best Chardonays. Your hosted tour includes visiting New Zealands oldest winery, Mission Estate, and enjoying the tasting and knowledge of wine makers from other wineries. The tour also includes a relaxing delicious lunch. You will also visit an Epicurean centre and will have chance to wander around the city, famous for its numerous well preserved Art Deco style buildings, a legacy of the earthquake and subsequent fire in 1931.

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Napier Wine Tour & 25 minute Helicopter Flight
Enjoy an exciting helicopter tour of the Hawke's Bay region with full commentary by your pilot. Depart Napier or Bridge Pa and fly over the horticultural landscape of Hawke's Bay and its surrounding area. Zoom along the Hawke's Bay coastline; fly over Te Mata Peak and on to the Gimblett Gravels grape growing district and view the terroir of this famous grape growing area.  We visit some of the leading wineries of the region for wine tasting and also enjoy lunch at the Black Barn winery.

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Napier Wine Tour & 50 minute Helicopter Flight
A tour for wine lovers with a sense of adventure. See it all from the air with a scenic Helicopter Flight over Hawke's Bay. Enjoy an exciting helicopter tour of the Hawke's Bay region with full commentary by your pilot and guide. Depart Napier and fly over the horticultural landscape of Hawke's Bay and the surrounding region. Zoom along the Hawke's Bay coastline; fly over Te Mata Peak and on to the Gimblett Gravels grape growing district. Lunch is included at the renowned Terroir Restaurant at the Craggy Range Winery.