
Hawke's Bay Historic Wineries Tour - Featuring NZ oldest Winery
- Private
Hawke's Bay Historic Wineries Tour - Featuring NZ oldest Winery is a food and drink tour in Napier, booked through Viator. It takes 3 hours 30 minutes. From $146. Starts 9:30 am and 1:00 pm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
About this excursion
Step back in time on our Hawke’s Bay Historic Wineries Tour. Visit Mission Estate, NZ’s oldest winery, founded by French missionaries in 1851, and taste elegant wines while exploring the beautifully preserved building and cellar.
Drive through historic Taradale, lined with charming villas and early settler cottages that tell the story of Hawke’s Bay’s wine pioneers.
Next, we will visit Church Road Winery, est in 1897 by Tom McDonald, father of NZ’s fine reds.
To finish, we’ll take you up to Bluff Hill Lookout for sweeping views over Napier Port, the Pacific Ocean, and Napier’s Art Deco skyline.
Experience the heritage in every glass!
- Visit Mission Estate, NZ’s oldest winery
- Explore historic cellars and buildings
- Guided tastings of premium Hawke’s Bay wines
- Learn the region’s winemaking history
- Travel through scenic countryside
- Expert guide offering rich historical context
* To request Alternative start times or tour customisations
- Book on our Mates Travel website.
What’s included in this excursion
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 9:30 am and 1:00 pm.











