Napier Isite

Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more! Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights, , and the exclusive wine tasting venue in a vineyard, and Napier's Bluff Hill lookout overlooking your cruise ship from above. Stop at Te Mata Peak for breath taking views across the Plains and beyond A visit to your owner/guides property to view his colorful garden and spectacular views of the Bay and hills beyond. Don’t miss out on this wonderfully relaxing guided shore excursion.

Explore Hawke’s Bay by bike – a fun, easy cycle ride to visit Hawke’s Bay leading wineries and choose a wine tasting or grab a bite to eat, before heading back to Takaro base in Ahuriri. We will shuttle you to and from the Napier I-site to our base (4km distance). Shuttle times to be determined depending on your ships arrival time – our van will be waiting approx. one hour after disembarkment. (Note: not all wineries are open everyday, please note winery opening days in information below) Your route is an easy self guided cycling route (from 20km/12 miles approx. 2 hours cycling but up to 40km/24 miles if you want!) along a dedicated cycle pathway beside the Pacific Ocean to trails through farmland and estuary where you will cycle through a birdlife sanctuary. Visit some of our world renowned wineries along the way (Crab Farm, Mission Estate, Church Road, Urban Winery), all within 7-13km away. NOTE you must book the wineries yourself, they will always be busy on cruise days!

See Napier – The Art Deco Capital of the World – from a completely new angle in 30 minutes including Airport Transfers. You'll cruise over the cruise ship, along marine parade and see all of Napier with the best views – guaranteed – still leaving you time to explore on foot. The airport is just 10 minutes drive from the Napier iSite and you’ll be chauffeured there in style. Our fleet of classic cars is provided by our partners Unique Rentals. Arriving back at the airport you’ll be chauffeured back to the Napier iSite, ensuring that you make the absolute most every moment of your time in Napier. Don’t limit yourself to just one experience when you can see all of Napier from the sky, and still have time to explore the Art Deco capital at your leisure.