Welcome to The East Coast
New Zealand is known for its mix of wildly divergent landscapes, but on the East Coast it’s the sociological contours that are most pronounced. There's a full spectrum of NZ life here, from the earthy settlements on the East Cape to Havelock North’s moneyed, wine-soaked streets.
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Winery Tour at Ash Ridge
WANT TO FIND OUT HOW WINE IS ACTUALLY MADE? Our vineyard and winery walking tour gives a behind the scenes look at the whole process – a true ‘grape to glass’ experience; our relaxed, fun and informative tours take you behind the scenes. What is involved? Our tour consists of three parts: A walking tour through the vineyard, here we will discuss a year in the vineyard, going through the key steps that get us through to harvest. A walking tour of the winery, here we will discuss the main processes to get from grapes to bottled wine. A tutored tasting in the cellar, here we will go through the main aspects of how to taste wine, and run through a tasting of six wines. We operate one tour per day starting promptly at 11am. (Please be here no later than 10:50am to register) The tours are run daily from the 1st October through to Easter Monday, then the tours are closed for the winter season. Each tour has a maximum of 12 people, ensuring a personal experience. Tours take between 1.5 and 2 hours, approximately 1 hour is walking, so please wear appropriate footwear for the vineyard (enclosed shoes are essential, no open toe shoes will be permissable).
Hastings Earthquake Self-Guided Audio Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Hastings i-SITE Visitor Information CentreSome of the locations you will have the opportunity to visit include:the Clock TowerRoach's Department StoreHawkes Bay Opera Housethe Hastings CenotaphDuration: 2 hours
Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour
Collect your bike between 10am and 1pm (depending on the season) at Ash Ridge Wines’ vineyard. Then, clip on your helmet, hop into the saddle and peddle through the New Zealand countryside to begin your independent cycling tour. With your winery map to hand, follow flat, winding routes through the heart of the Hawke's Bay wine region. Along the way, visit the wineries of most interest and sample the diverse wines in production (own expense). Perhaps visit wineries such as Abbey Cellars, Alpha Domus, Ash Ridge Wines, Oak Estate, Sileni Estate, Te Awa, or Trinity Hill. Depending on how many wineries you visit — and how long you stay — your tour will likely take between four and six hours. You can enjoy a quick lunch (own expense) overlooking vines at Te Awa or Oak Estate before meandering onto the next winery. With roadside support to help if you have any difficulties — such as a flat tyre — and to collect any wine that you purchase from the wineries (own expense), you’re free to relax and enjoy your day. At the end of your ride, return your bike to your starting point to bring your tour to an end.
Winery Tours from Napier Art Deco Trust
Winery tours can start from your accommodation, and is tailor made to include any wineries you would like to see based off, of your location. Minimum time 1 hour, winery tours are in our luxurious Packard vintage cars. All winery tours are bespoke and you will have a custom itinerary. Hawke’s Bay is one of the New Zealand’s most acclaimed wine regions. Boasting as the oldest wine region in New Zealand and the second largest. With over 72 wineries to visit, you are sure to find your new favourite drop! You’ll be met your driver, in Art Deco costume, who will provide a fascinating commentary as you are driven in style en route to your first winery. You’ll learn about the earthquake that destroyed the city, hear stories of the people that led the rebuild, and discover the Art Deco style. You can choose the wineries to visit or leave it up to us to create a bespoke itinerary for you. Note: Tour cost is by the hour and includes tasting fees. For example: A 3 hour winery tour will incorporate 3 wineries. Accommodation pick up and drop off included in the cost.