Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour - Small Group

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Itinerary

1. First stop: founded in 1937, Brookfields is Hawke's Bay's oldest boutique winery, a family-run gem tucked among the vines at Meeanee near Napier. Owner and winemaker Peter Robertson has been crafting award-winning wines here since 1977, guided by a simple belief: great wine is made in the vineyard. Small production means real personality, from the much-loved Marshall Bank Chardonnay to rich Hillside Syrah and the Gold Label Cabernet Merlot. Expect a warm, unhurried welcome at the rustic cellar door, often from the family themselves.

   1 hAdmission included

2. Step into more than a century of New Zealand wine history at Church Road. Founded in 1897 in Taradale, it's one of the country's oldest wineries and the home of winemaking pioneer Tom McDonald, who helped put Hawke's Bay's Bordeaux-style reds on the world stage. Taste elegant Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah. With its relaxed setting, Church Road is the perfect blend of heritage, great wine and Hawke's Bay hospitality

   45 minAdmission included

3. In 1993 Trinity Hill became one of the first wineries to plant on the now-famous Gimblett Gravels, a barren stretch of stony former riverbed that turned out to be perfect for red wine. Today it's celebrated worldwide for Homage, a benchmark New Zealand Syrah, alongside elegant Chardonnay and Bordeaux-style reds. The striking cellar door, designed by architect Richard Priest, has soaring five-metre ceilings and a view into the white barrel hall. The cellar door was recently awarded Hawkes Bay's best: come with us to discover why, enjoy a premium platter for lunch and find out why the Gimblett Gravels is one of the world's most exciting wine districts.

   1 hAdmission included

4. Rising 399 metres above Havelock North, Te Mata Peak offers the best view in Hawke's Bay and is one of Hawkes Bay's "must dos". From the summit, take in a sweeping 360° panorama over the vineyards and orchards of the Heretaunga Plains, out to Cape Kidnappers and Mahia Peninsula, and on clear days all the way to snow-capped Mount Ruapehu. Look back from the plains and the ridgeline forms the famous "Sleeping Giant": in Māori legend, the chief Te Mata, who died trying to bite through the hills to win the heart of Hinerākau. Soak up a view that shows why this region is so special.

   15 min

5. This is a typical itinerary for our tours: please note that the actual wineries may change from day to day, depending on opening times etc.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 283 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Spurs Rule!

  Owen was fantastic, very knowledgeable & engaging. Very relaxing, enjoyable tour of the Hawke’s Bay wineries where the hosts were very flexible with the wines we liked. I would definitely recommend Princes Tours to anyone thinking about a great day out.

  ivanom619September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Outstanding small group tour - truly a great experience.

  One of the best winery tours we have experienced. We were picked up in a new Mercedes Benz van which was very comfortable and toured with a small group which made for a wonderful day. Our guide was knowledgeable not only about the Hawkes Bay area but wine and viticulture. His friendly and easy-going approach made the day a real experience. We had the wonderful tastings at three very different wineries. The cheese and meat board was a welcome mid-day snack. Can't fault anything about the tour and would highly recommend to others.

  cswood1May 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5One of the best wine...

  One of the best wine tours we have been on. An excellent selection of various wineries were visited. The guide was knowledgeable about the region and wines and was super friendly and fun. Travelled in a very comfortable van in a small group. Highly recommended.

  Craig_WMay 2026via Viator

• 5Highly recommend

  A fun and fab day at a great mix of wineries! Amanda was so lovely and knowledgeable - both about the wine and the Hawke’s bay area in general. The tour ended up feeling super personalised and all three wineries really tailored our tastings for us. Would highly recommend Prinsy’s to anyone wanting a more boutique wine tour vibe in Hawke’s bay.

  Trail39013848876May 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Deidre was so lovely! The...

  Deidre was so lovely! The whole experience was great – especially loved trinity hill! Can highly recommend even for solo travellers, being in such a small group was great.

  Carolin_DApril 2026via Viator

• 5Fantastic day out!

  Fantastic day out visiting four wineries. Amanda, our tour guide was amazing, great fun and full of information.

  Roving04259880167April 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Napier

• Its from-price is 16% above the median of the 14 day trips we list in Napier.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 14.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Napier

Napier is an Art Deco seaside city on New Zealand's Hawke's Bay, rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and close to vineyards and a famous gannet colony.

Napier was flattened by an earthquake in 1931, and the town was rebuilt in the styles of the day, giving it a rare concentration of Art Deco and Spanish Mission buildings. Walking tours pass pastel shopfronts with zigzag and sunburst motifs, and every February the city dresses in 1930s clothes for the Art Deco Weekend. Marine Parade runs along the shingle beach, with gardens, an aquarium and a bronze statue of Pania of the Reef.

Top-ranked sights in Napier: Mission Estate Winery, Church Road Winery.

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