Napier Wineries NZ - Wineries in Napier New Zealand

Napier Wineries

Napier is the home of the country’s oldest wineries such as Mission Estate, which was founded by French-Catholic Missionaries in 1858. Vineyards scatter the landscape around Taradale, while further inland in the picturesque and sheltered Dartmoor Valley, river gravels and silts from the surrounding hills and terraces offer a variety of soil fertilities. North out of Napier in Bay View, vineyards thrive with an ideal combination of shelter from surrounding hills and exposure to sea breezes. A reputation for early ripening makes this a popular location for growers.

Hawkes Bay is New Zealand's oldest winemaking region, home to New Zealand's oldest winemaking establishments, some producing wines for over 140 years. Today the Hawkes Bay is New Zealand's second-largest wine region, leading the country with 70% of Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% of Chardonnay production. It also produces high quality Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and sweet dessert wines, while smaller boutique wineries are constantly experimenting with new varieties.

Why not book yourself on a tour or grab a wine map and take yourself? From boutique wineries to major operations, you're bound to find something special to swirl around your glass.

Featured Hawkes Bay Wineries/Wine Tours

Private Wine Tasting Tour of Napier

Wine Tasting - Napier - Starting from $636.00 per person

Hawkes Bay is the oldest wine-producing region in New Zealand - this 3.5 hour morning or afternoon tour includes tastings at some of the finest wineries in the area, transported in a comfortable modern air conditioned private car with your own friendly & knowledgeable driver. More...

Hawke's Bay Wine Tour - Full Day

Wine Tour - Napier - Starting from $110.00 per person

Immerse yourself in Hawkes Bay's most famous wine growing regions with a full day wine tour.
• Visit 5 internationally recognised wineries
• Door to door service (in the Napier, Hastings and Havelock North area)
• Enjoy a winery lunch (at your own cost)
• Plain English explanations from your friendly tour guide
• Bask in a 360° view of Hawke's Bay from Te Mata Peak
Prinsy's tours are generally kept to small numbers - up to 11 seats - to give your tour the personal... More...

Napier Afternoon Wine Tour

Wine Tour - Napier - Starting from $120.00 per person

Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine!
* Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour.
* Taste outstanding reds and whites at Church Road Winery.
*Enjoy a seated tasting at Linden Estate, with a complimentary cheese board.
*Final tasting at The Urban Winery, including access to their Barrel Hall and the amazing Golden Egg fermentor.
*Tour duration 4hrs to 5hrs.
*Pick up and drop off from your accommodation.
* A surcharge of NZ $ 30.00... More...

Evening Wine Country Progressive Dinner - 5 hours

Maori - Napier - Starting from $299.00 per person

Experience Hawke's Bay Wine Country at night with a progressive evening tour. A stunning 3 course progressive dinner at 3 of New Zealand’s top winery restaurants.

You will be transported in a luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Mini Van/Mini Coach or BMW SUV depending on number of people by a knowledgeable and personable local guide. More...

Half-Day Wine and Beer Tour from Napier

Beer & Brewery Tour - Napier - Starting from $120.00 per person

Start with a free pickup within Napier and embark on this unique winery and ale House experience. All wine tastings and 3 generous glasses of Beer or Cider (of your choice from their range) plus a full tour of a working winery and winery museum are all included. You will enjoy a wine tasting at 3 very different wineries plus the ale house. More...