Included: One or two experienced, local biking guides with extensive knowledge of the area, depending on group size 7-day Hawke’s Bay bike tour Tasty cafe breakfasts (x3), gourmet picnic or cafe lunches (x3), two course restaurant dinners (x3) catered to all dietary requirements Ride snacks Accommodation for 4 nights (1 night at the exclusive luxury Wallingford Homestead, 3 nights at hand-picked motel accommodations with ensuite facilities) Full vehicle support along the trail including a trailer for luggage Transport from central Napier (return) Guided walk around the Art Deco city of Napier Wine tasting at a boutique winery Pre-departure information kit to help you plan and prepare Access and concession fees paid to the Department of Conservation Add-ons: Single supplement — $445 (limited availability) Mountain bike rental — $90 E-bike rental — $290 What’s not included: International or domestic flights and taxes Arrival and departure airport transfers Meals not mentioned in the itinerary All beverages, other than with breakfast Water bottle (help us save the environment and bring your own bike drink bottle) Any optional activities Personal expenses (e.g. phone calls, internet, laundry, shopping, etc.) Guide gratuities — optional Travel and medical insurance — optional

How fit do I need to be?

In order to fully enjoy this Hawke’s Bay tour, good fitness and previous multi-day riding experience is recommended. You’ll bike for five consecutive days and cover 40-78 km (25-48 miles) daily , with daily elevation gains between 180-1,020 m (590-3,350 ft) . The terrain combines paved roads and smooth unpaved trails , with most riding on quiet back roads. While some sections have low to moderate traffic, you should be comfortable sharing the road. E-bikes are welcome and can make the journey more accessible, but knowing how to manage battery life appropriately, especially on hillier sections, is essential. Every day includes two biking options , one with a longer distance and more significant elevation gain for more ambitious riders. With the trip being fully supporte d, you can also choose to ride shorter sections and hop in the van at any time. For more biking adventures in New Zealand, click here !

What do I need to bring?

The tour is fully supported so you won’t have to carry anything. If hiring one of your guides’ bikes, it will have a rear saddle bag with enough space to put an extra layer, your camera, wallet, phone etc. Your guides recommend you pack your luggage in a soft sports bag for easy stowing in the trailer/vehicle. Please keep your luggage to a minimum . If you have extra luggage you do not require for your holiday, your guides can arrange to store it until the end of the trip. Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Comfortable biking clothes Spare clothes for layering Sneakers or sport shoes Breathable outside layer or jacket Waterproof rain jacket Fleece Quality thermal wear Casual clothes and sneakers for when you’re not cycling Water bottle Sunhat Toiletries Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Biking gloves Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

You can either rent hybrid mountain bikes or e-bikes for this Hawke’s Bay bike tour. You can add them to your booking upon checkout for an additional fee. A bicycle helmet will be included with your bike rental, along with a 15L saddle bag for personal items you might need throughout the day. For hybrid mountain bikes, your guides offer custom Avanti Discoveries , which have been built to suit the New Zealand trails with the best characteristics of a hybrid bike and a mountain bike. Your guides offer quality Sinch e-bikes , providing people who might need a little pedaling assistance the opportunity to enjoy the cycling holidays. These e-bikes are simple to operate, very comfortable to ride, and are more gentle on the body than a traditional bike.

What’s the weather like?

As a general rule, November to April are the most ideal months for traveling in New Zealand’s stunning outdoors. One of the most important things travelers need to know about the New Zealand climate is that it’s a maritime climate, as opposed to the continental climate typical of larger landmasses.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this Hawke’s Bay bike tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 7:1. If 8 or more people join the tour, 2 guides will accompany the group. It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 14 participants. Biking in New Zealand can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the bike tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has bikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Hawke’s Bay bike tour is Napier, New Zealand . To get there, most people fly into Hawke’s Bay Airport (NPE) . From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Napier. Keep in mind that you’ll need to arrive at least a day prior to Day 1 of the adventure as you will meet your guide on the first morning of the tour in central Napier. More information will be provided by the guides before the tour starts. At the end of the trip, if you wish to fly home on Day 5, please ensure your flight departs Napier domestic airport no earlier than 5pm. You can get a taxi, shuttle or public bus to the airport from the city center. For those staying in Napier on the final evening, your guide will drop you off at a central drop-off point around 4‐5pm (depending on traffic).

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection . To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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Hawke’s Bay Bike Tour in New Zealand: Ride, Wine & Art Deco

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Art Deco architecture in Napier at sundown

Photo: Vineyard near Napier, New Zealand

Tukituki Valley and Te Mata Peak in the distance

View from Te Mata Peak to the north over Tuki Tuki river

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Duration

5 days

Season

November through March

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Itinerary
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Things to know

How about this: On New Zealand’s North Island, we’ll take you on a 5-day adventure where biking’s just the beginning. Apart from lush valleys and stunning back roads, we’ll taste the wines from this area and discover Napier’s fascinating Art Deco architecture. Along the way, we’ll hang out at cozy motels and stay at a historic homestead with enough character to tell its own stories. But that’s not all—think charming towns, amazing food, and more vineyards than you can shake a cork at. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, we’ll top it off with a visit to Te Mata Peak for views worth every pedal stroke. Sounds good? The roads are ready, and the wine is waiting. Let’s go!

Adventure highlights

The Grape Escape

It’d be a crime riding through wine regions without sampling the wine, so we’ll be doing a wine tasting at a boutique winery
History meets luxury

Stay at Wallingford Homestead, built in 1858, now an exquisite retreat described as “possibly the most welcoming place in the world”
Oh, the places you’ll go!

Ride to beautiful Central Hawke’s Bay beaches and alongside the stunning Tukituki and Tukaekuri rivers

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Get ready to pedal through New Zealand’s best-kept secrets on a 5-day ride that’s more than just a bike trip. We’ll cruise through Crownthorpe’s farmland, explore Napier’s Art Deco charm, then pedal along riverside trails and past waterfalls and golden beaches. From there, it’s all about remote backcountry and a delightful stay at a historic homestead. Finally, we’ll take in sweeping views from Te Mata Peak before returning to Napier. With comfy accommodations, gourmet meals, a wine tasting, and a mix of relaxed and rewarding rides, this adventure is an unforgettable way to experience New Zealand. Ready to roll?

Welcome to Aotearoa New Zealand and your Hawke’s Bay Adventure! We’ll meet in the morning at a central location in Napier and start with a short briefing before heading inland to the rural Crownthorpe community. We’ll cycle through a stunning landscape of rolling limestone hills and vineyards, farmland, and orchards, all with views of the braided Ngaruroro River. We’ll stop for lunch at Hawke’s Bay’s only earth brick winery, where we’ll enjoy handcrafted wines in a rammed earth building. After our ride, we’ll transfer to Marine Parade in Napier and settle into our accommodation along the iconic seafront that connects the Art Deco city with the Pacific Ocean.

Meals: Lunch and dinner
Biking options: 49 km (30.4 miles) or 63 km (39.1 miles)
Elevation options: +571 m (+1,873 ft) +658 m (+2,159 ft)
Terrain: 100% asphalt back country roads
Accommodation: Motel in Napier
On a February morning in 1931, Napier was all but destroyed in New Zealand’s deadliest earthquake. When the city was rebuilt, Art Deco was all the fashion. Today Napier boasts one of the finest concentrations of Art Deco style anywhere in the world. After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a guided walk around this remarkable city with a professionally trained Art Deco Trust guide. Then we join the Hawke’s Bay cycle trail network, riding on smooth limesand surfaces through the Heretaunga Plains. The limesand surface is wide, smooth and mostly flat, perfect for enjoying the region’s mini Mediterranean climate.

The first stretch of our route follows the Tukaekuri River to the coast. We’ll enter the Waitangi Regional Park, a sanctuary for breeding birds and home to the impressive Star Compass. Following the coast, we then pick up the Tukituki River and ride through idyllic rural and riverside scenery. There are shorter and longer hillier ride options, but both take us beside the majestic Te Mata Peak and finish at our accommodation in Havelock North.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Biking options: 40 km (24.9 miles) or 53 km (32.9 miles)
Elevation options:+181 m (+594 ft) or +617 m (+2,024 ft)
Terrain: Easy unpaved cycle trails
Accommodation: Motel in Havelock North
Today we embark on a local favorite route to Waimarama’s golden beaches. Starting from Havelock, our journey takes us past award-winning vineyards, the limestone crags of Te Mata and Te Hau, and across the Tukituki River. We’ll continue past Lake Lopez, a water-bird haven, and the scenic Maraetotara Falls. The route continues past Te Aratipi Station, the site of at least two historic Maori battles, before we head to Matanginui Viewpoint for stunning views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Bare Island.

We’ll detour to the beautiful surfing beach and park-like Domain before looping back to the settlement of Waimarama and the Tukituki River. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a group dinner in the delightful village of Havelock North.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Biking options: 60 km (37.3 miles) or 69 km (42.9 miles)
Elevation: +915 m (+3,002 ft) or +1,022 m (+3,353 ft)
Terrain: 100% paved/asphalt
Accommodation: Motel in Havelock North
We venture into Southern Hawke’s Bay’s network of quiet back-country roads, heading toward the stunning East Coast. Our route runs through quintessential rural New Zealand on sealed and gravel roads, giving us a remote feel with scattered farms and settlements. We finish our standard ride at Te Paerahi Beach, a vast golden beach sheltered by large headlands at both ends.

There’s an optional extra ride to our night’s accommodation at the historic Wallingford Homestead, a former 34,000-acre (13,750-hectare) station transformed into a boutique lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Biking options: 57 km (35.4 miles) or 78 km (48.5 miles)
Elevation options: +570 m (+1,870 ft) or +800 m (+2,625 ft)
Terrain: Mix of paved roads and easy gravel (20-28% gravel)
Accommodation: Wallingford Homestead
We complete our Hawke’s Bay adventure riding across rolling limestone hills alongside the Tukituki River, making our way to Te Mata Peak. Steeped in Maori legend, the Peak is both a visual feast and an integral part of Hawke’s Bay’s history. We’ll head up to its summit by pedal power or motor and enjoy a picnic lunch at the peak’s summit with 360-degree views of the region we’ve explored.

After lunch, we’ll transfer in the van back to central Napier where our journey concludes. Depending on your plans, you’ll either be dropped off in the town center or at the airport (please book departure flights no earlier than 5pm).

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Biking options: 47 km (29.2 miles) or 52 km (32.3 miles)
Elevation options: +585 m (+1,919 ft) or +930 m (+3,051 ft)
Terrain: 100% paved/asphalt

Hawke’s Bay Bike Tour in New Zealand: Ride, Wine & Art Deco

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Adventure South NZ

Adventure South NZ is the leading provider of fully supported, guided adventures offering a wide range of over 40 high-quality trips across New Zealand and beyond. Specializing in cycling, mountain biking, and hiking, they are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences while taking care of all the logistics. Accompanied by experienced guides, travelers will explore New Zealand's natural wonders and gain insights into the local culture. At Adventure South NZ, small group travel is prioritized to minimize environmental impact and create immersive and personalized experiences. With over 30 years of experience, their expertise lies in crafting unforgettable active holidays.

Accommodation

Cozy motels and a historic homestead

During this adventure, we’ll stay in carefully selected accommodations that provide comfort and value in the best locations possible. We’ll relax in motels in Napier and Havelock North and enjoy warm, spacious rooms and friendly local hospitality. Our last night will be at Wallingford Homestead, the largest single-story homestead in the Southern Hemisphere. Wallingford’s elegant ensuite rooms, beautiful gardens and pool, and friendly hospitality will give a special touch to our adventure.

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Scott McNaughton

We had a wonderful experience with the 2 best guides Robbie & Rich, always available, supporting us & making sure we were enjoying the amazing rides. This was the 3rd time we had travelled with Adventure South, A very professional Company to travel with, & we would not hesitate to recommend the Company to anyone looking for a hiking or cycling tour in NZ. Hoping we can tour with you again Next Year

Margaret Tomlinson

Another great trip our 4th. Chris Mike and Lisa looked after us extremely well. When the weather wasn’t cooperating they came up with great alternatives! Pleased to hear new bikes are arriving soon. Enjoyed our Wordle competition! Margaret and Mike.

Leanne J

The trip was very well organised and run by Sue and Brett. The morning teas and snacks to keep us going were a bonus. I had a fantastic time. It was a well chosen route.

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Margaret Tomlinson

Leanne J

The trip was very well organised and run by Sue and Brett. The morning teas and snacks to keep us going were a bonus. I had a fantastic time. It was a well chosen route.

Helen M

This was a great trip, made special by our two excellent guides, Sue and Brett. The trip was very well organised and both guides were very friendly and helpful. The itinerary was varied and each day’s cycling about the right length. I would definitely recommend both Adventure South and this trip.

Things to know

Included:
- - One or two experienced, local biking guides with extensive knowledge of the area, depending on group size
  - 7-day Hawke’s Bay bike tour
  - Tasty cafe breakfasts (x3), gourmet picnic or cafe lunches (x3), two course restaurant dinners (x3) catered to all dietary requirements
  - Ride snacks
  - Accommodation for 4 nights (1 night at the exclusive luxury Wallingford
  - Homestead, 3 nights at hand-picked motel accommodations with ensuite facilities)
  - Full vehicle support along the trail including a trailer for luggage
  - Transport from central Napier (return)
  - Guided walk around the Art Deco city of Napier
  - Wine tasting at a boutique winery
  - Pre-departure information kit to help you plan and prepare
  - Access and concession fees paid to the Department of Conservation
Add-ons:
- - Single supplement — $445 (limited availability)
  - Mountain bike rental — $90
  - E-bike rental — $290
What’s not included:
- - International or domestic flights and taxes
  - Arrival and departure airport transfers
  - Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  - All beverages, other than with breakfast
  - Water bottle (help us save the environment and bring your own bike drink bottle)
  - Any optional activities
  - Personal expenses (e.g. phone calls, internet, laundry, shopping, etc.)
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Travel and medical insurance — optional
In order to fully enjoy this Hawke’s Bay tour, good fitness and previous multi-day riding experience is recommended. You’ll bike for five consecutive days and cover 40-78 km (25-48 miles) daily, with daily elevation gains between 180-1,020 m (590-3,350 ft).
The terrain combines paved roads and smooth unpaved trails, with most riding on quiet back roads. While some sections have low to moderate traffic, you should be comfortable sharing the road.

E-bikes are welcome and can make the journey more accessible, but knowing how to manage battery life appropriately, especially on hillier sections, is essential. Every day includes two biking options, one with a longer distance and more significant elevation gain for more ambitious riders. With the trip being fully supported, you can also choose to ride shorter sections and hop in the van at any time.

For more biking adventures in New Zealand, click here!
The tour is fully supported so you won’t have to carry anything. If hiring one of your guides’ bikes, it will have a rear saddle bag with enough space to put an extra layer, your camera, wallet, phone etc.

Your guides recommend you pack your luggage in a soft sports bag for easy stowing in the trailer/vehicle. Please keep your luggage to a minimum. If you have extra luggage you do not require for your holiday, your guides can arrange to store it until the end of the trip.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Comfortable biking clothes
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Sneakers or sport shoes
  - Breathable outside layer or jacket
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Fleece
  - Quality thermal wear
  - Casual clothes and sneakers for when you’re not cycling
  - Water bottle
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Biking gloves
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
You can either rent hybrid mountain bikes or e-bikes for this Hawke’s Bay bike tour. You can add them to your booking upon checkout for an additional fee. A bicycle helmet will be included with your bike rental, along with a 15L saddle bag for personal items you might need throughout the day.

For hybrid mountain bikes, your guides offer custom Avanti Discoveries, which have been built to suit the New Zealand trails with the best characteristics of a hybrid bike and a mountain bike.

Your guides offer quality Sinch e-bikes, providing people who might need a little pedaling assistance the opportunity to enjoy the cycling holidays. These e-bikes are simple to operate, very comfortable to ride, and are more gentle on the body than a traditional bike.
As a general rule, November to April are the most ideal months for traveling in New Zealand’s stunning outdoors. One of the most important things travelers need to know about the New Zealand climate is that it’s a maritime climate, as opposed to the continental climate typical of larger landmasses.
Group sizes and pricing
- - For this Hawke’s Bay bike tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 7:1.
  - If 8 or more people join the tour, 2 guides will accompany the group.
  - It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 14 participants.
Biking in New Zealand can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the bike tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has bikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Hawke’s Bay bike tour is Napier, New Zealand. To get there, most people fly into Hawke’s Bay Airport (NPE). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Napier.

Keep in mind that you’ll need to arrive at least a day prior to Day 1 of the adventure as you will meet your guide on the first morning of the tour in central Napier. More information will be provided by the guides before the tour starts.

At the end of the trip, if you wish to fly home on Day 5, please ensure your flight departs Napier domestic airport no earlier than 5pm. You can get a taxi, shuttle or public bus to the airport from the city center. For those staying in Napier on the final evening, your guide will drop you off at a central drop-off point around 4‐5pm (depending on traffic).
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $245 is required at the time of booking. The remaining part must be paid 70 calendar days prior to the trip departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If you cancel the booking…
- - More than 70 days prior to your departure date, your full deposit will be forfeited.
  - 70-35 days prior to your departure date, 50% of the tour price will be forfeited.
  - Less than 35 days prior to your departure date, 100% of the tour price will be forfeited.
Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.