Hawke's Bay Wine, Sights and Napier Art Deco

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Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience Hawke's Bay's world-renowned wines, local beers, and iconic Art Deco architecture in one convenient, unforgettable tour.
  • Visit historic vineyards like Church Road Winery or Mission Estate Winery, and sample their exquisite regional wines.
  • Taste the acclaimed "Gimblett Gravels" and understand why it's treated as a rare wine appellation.
  • Unwind in an ale house in Ahuriri or in an orchard brewery, enjoying 3 drinks of your choice.
  • Discover the fascinating Art Deco history of Napier when you visit a 1930's housing estate and the National Tobacco Building.
Price: $160.00   Sale Price: $128.00   Save: $32.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Eco, Nature
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Samples of wines are included
Recommended Dress We recommend guests wear comfortable clothing, a light jacket, and sunglasses.
Restrictions This tour is not wheelchair accessible, as small vehicles used for the tour do not have storage compartments for walking aids. Guests must be able to walk unaided over paved, gravel and packed dirt surfaces, some with inclines. In order to taste the sample drinks, guests must be at least 18 years old and have a valid photo ID.

Hawke's Bay Wine, Sights and Napier Art Deco

Enjoy the World's Art Deco Capital while taking in Napier's sights and tasting wine at two top-rated wineries.

This tour introduces you to one of the historic vineyards, where you'll learn about how the wineries evolved from their beginnings in Lyon, France, to the present wine industry. At the featured winery of the day, you'll sample a selection of their regional wines and have time to enjoy the ambiance of the region. This may be Church Road Winery and the well-known Mission Estate Winery.

You have the opportunity to acquire facts about the renowned "Gimblett Gravels" and experience first-hand why they are regarded and treated as an appellation.

Finally, discover the beauty of this Art Deco city by enjoying a drive through a 1930's Art Deco Housing Estate. You will see and learn how the city was destroyed and why it was rebuilt in the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 1930s. The National Tobacco Building, regarded as the nation's greatest example of Art Deco, is another structure you will visit. On this Art Deco tour, discover the unique period attractions.

Upon completion of the tour, guests will have the option of purchasing goods or using your camera to explore the main streets in the heart of the city before returning on the shuttle. You will also receive a little memento to keep as a reminder of your visit to Napier. You are guaranteed to return back to your shuttle on time.