Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier
4.5
Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier
By Napier City Bike Hire & Tours
Recommended by 92% of travellers
This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher
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from per adult
RM 214.85
Ages 5-99, max of 11 per group
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Use of bicycle
- Map & route instructions
- Mechanical back up
- Helmet, lock, handlebar bag
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Wine tasting fees (most wineries charge a $5pp tasting fee which is refundable if you purchase wine)
- Entry/Admission - Elephant Hill
- Entry/Admission - Clearview Estate Winery
- Entry/Admission - Te Awanga Estate Vineyard
- Departure details
- 117 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand Our store is located on Marine Parade - across from the Information Centre and the Mini Golf. CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: All passengers visiting Napier are met at the ship by cruise ship organised shuttle buses, and then transferred the short distance to the Napier i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24489P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name and arrival time
- All rider heights must be advised at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most wineries charge a $15pp tasting fee which is refundable if you purchase wine
- Opening hours and days of the wineries do vary - please check with us at time of booking
- Minimum age is 1 year
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for people who cannot ride bikes
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier?
- Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier price starts from RM 214.03. Discover and book Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier on Tripadvisor
- What is the Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier cancellation policy?
- Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier?
- Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier is hosted by Napier City Bike Hire & Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Napier City Bike Hire & Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 6h. Discover and book Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24489P2
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Itinerary
- You'll start at117 Marine Parade117 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110, New ZealandOur store is located on Marine Parade - across from the Information Centre and the Mini Golf. CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: All passengers visiting Napier are met at the ship by cruise ship organised shuttle buses, and then transferred the short distance to the Napier i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.See address & details
- Pass byNapier City Bike Hire & ToursNapierHawke's Bay Trails
- 1Elephant HillStop: 30 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 2Clearview Estate WineryStop: 30 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 3Te Awanga Estate VineyardStop: 30 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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Vacation48404355837
00Would do it again, but...
The bikes are pretty good, but are starting to look tired. The pannier leans forward too much and the phone compart…
anthonyaE602UP
00Booked from cruise ship
The shop is directly across from the iCentre, which makes it very convenient when coming off the cruise ship. The …
SydneyBabyboomer
00Great ebike ride.
Very good ebikes. Easy pick up experience. Helpful staff. Just did an easy ride for kms along the seafront. Next…
Discover12874709154
00A great experience. Professional service.
We hired two e-bikes and the service we received was excellent. Bikes were in great condition. We were a little l…
Mandy M
00Great, fun day!
We decided to take the Great Cape Escape tour, which involved cycling about 25km to a choice of vineyards. We cycl…
Triffid195
00Went very smoothly
Brilliant day on the best bike I’ve ridden. The staff had the e-bike ready, gave clear instructions on how to use i…
Russ T
00Get cycling
Friendly staff- especially Dave. Nice bikes and convenient location We enjoyed riding our rental bikes along the c…
HofH999
00Fabulous experience
Fabulous team, great bikes, excellent maintenance great service and back up on the road. A really professional oper…
HofH999
00Outstanding service and bikes
I arranged hire of bikes for our group of 16 following a local recommendation. It was an outstanding experience. …
Diego H
00E-bike in middle of town
Good equipment for hire. Went twice to hire an e-bike which was very enjoyable.The only issue was that the bike 3wa…
HK0909
00Excellent Bike Hire
The bikes were in excellent condition and well cared for. Dave was extremely helpful gave us great guidence and got…
AndrewIrwin001
00Great and affordable family fun
Got a school holiday family deal which made hiring 4 e-bikes very affordable. We all thoroughly enjoyed the day. …
akmitch33
00Great way to spend a day in Napier
Great bikes, great service. Had a school holiday special on offer so our two youngest went for free. Napier is a fa…
Steve W
00Excellent service and equipment
The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The bikes were clean and in excellent condition. We hired them for …
louisetanguay286
00Excellent shuttle service
We arranged a shuttle to collect us and our bikes from Clifton following biking there and doing the Cape Kidnappers…
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Ann P
Beverly, MA26 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
The bike shop is right across the street from the tourist information center on a pretty art deco along the coast line. The bike path takes you south along the coast on a very flat and mostly pretty ride with a few toilets and water stops along the way. There is a beautiful stretch of nature preserve and agricultural fields after the river that is stunning.
You might want to make a reservation for lunch at one of the 3 big wineries prior to leaving the bike shop. It will take 90 minutes plus to reach them. The ride back was into the wind which made the trip harder than it should have been.
You might want to make a reservation for lunch at one of the 3 big wineries prior to leaving the bike shop. It will take 90 minutes plus to reach them. The ride back was into the wind which made the trip harder than it should have been.
Written 22 January 2023
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LucyKingi
Thank you for sharing your experience at the bike shop and along the coast. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the bike ride.
Making a reservation for lunch at one of the wineries is a great idea on weekends and holidays. I'm sorry to hear that the ride back was harder due to the wind, but I hope it didn't detract too much from your overall experience.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and share your insights with others. We hope to see you again soon at the bike shop!
Written 5 May 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Judy K
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
Although we did not get to go to the wineries (closed on Tuesday) we loved the cycling along the coast and our lunch at Hygge Cafe. Getting picked up and driven back to town was great. Highly Recommend o
Written 20 April 2023
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LucyKingi
Thanks for sharing your experience. We're sorry the wineries were closed on the day you hired but we're glad you enjoyed cycling along the coast and your lunch at Hygge Cafe. We're pleased to hear you found our pickup and drop-off service convenient. Thanks for recommending us and we hope to see you again.
Best regards,
Lucy @ Napier city bike hire
Written 28 April 2023
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allan o
Guildford, UK163 contributions
Fantastic service and good bike selection. We were 5 in total, and required 4 electric and 1 ‘proper’ bike 😉. I did this all over the phone, giving the heights of all the riders and asked if the bikes could be delivered to our lodge. No problems there and bikes were delivered bang on time. A little tuition and we were off. We dropped the bikes back to hire depot, after a fantastic two days , visiting a few vineyards and a couple of cycle tours. Maps and information all given to us before setting off. We were even dropped back to the lodge free of charge. Thanks Napier City Bike Hire👍. Ps- locks and chargers are all part of the kit, with useful panniers.
Written 20 March 2020
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Geoff
Hamilton, New Zealand30 contributions
Jun 2021
We turned up without a booking - no problem. Really friendly and reassuring staff, who offered great advice on where to go and how long things may take.
We hired 2 E-Bikes and a pedal bike - all worked perfectly.
We did a return trip to Mission Estate, had an awesome lunch and came back all within the 4 hour hiretime.
We hired 2 E-Bikes and a pedal bike - all worked perfectly.
We did a return trip to Mission Estate, had an awesome lunch and came back all within the 4 hour hiretime.
Written 17 June 2021
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Hi Geoff,
We are glad that you had a great time!
Many thanks for your review, sharing your experience helps us a lot!
Written 24 June 2021
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Samantha S
Oakland, CA246 contributions
We rented bikes two days and took two separate routes. Each was beautiful and interesting and we tried five wineries and truly enjoyed. Have to say that, after a long and hot ride, the folks at Elephant Hill were a bit too snobby and would not make room for us for a tasting, even though the place was huge and only a few people were there. The folks in the shop were a bit less than friendly, however the overall experience was great.
Written 12 January 2020
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Thanks for your review and glad you enjoyed the wineries.
Written 12 January 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Travel_lovin_Kiwi
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand98 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
My sister and I booked the Waterways to Wineries bike tour for our New Year’s Day treat - and what a treat it was! Firstly, we only booked a day ahead and they were still able to organise a lunch booking for us at busy Mission Estate. So grateful! The map was easy to read and the bike seats were already set to our heights. The ride was flat the whole way and so beautiful! I particularly enjoyed the wetlands area. My sister hadn’t been on a bike for a while so was a bit nervous and it was perfect for her. Napier has done a great job of the cycle ways-you feel very safe. We were running late for our lunch booking and called ahead but it wasn’t a problem at all. Mission Estate was beautiful. The food was delicious and service was top notch. We did our wine tasting at Church Rd after lunch and loved it. Came home with a few bottles after enjoying more top notch hospitality, a cheese platter and more wine! You can ride your bike back but we opted for the ride home as it was pretty hot, seeing as we were the only cyclists we were kindly dropped off at our motel. Thank you for an amazing experience. We’ll definitely be back again and highly recommend!
Written 5 January 2020
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Thank you for your review and great you hear you enjoyed the Waterways to Wineries ride - it is one of our favourites too. And taking the shuttle back means that you can just relax and enjoy your lunch and the wonderful wine on offer at the two lovely wineries :-).
Written 6 January 2020
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Gustavo R
6 contributions
Feb 2020
We picked up our bikes and map and we were off. What an amazing experience. It was great to bike at our own pace and the weather couldn't be better. The only thing I would add is that the map is not very clear when you get into town. We had to ask a few folks how to get to the wineries. As a result, we missed the first winery in town but were able to get to the last two without a problem. The wine was excellent, the views were spectacular. Took lots of pictures. Only recommendation I have is to provide better instructions on the map once you get into town and the bike trail ends. Ended the day with a perfect bottle of wine and appetizers at Elephant Hills.
Written 7 March 2020
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togs73
Hamilton, New Zealand129 contributions
We were in Napier for a conference so thought we would book a bike at the last minute - not a great idea leaving this til the last minute when a cruise ship is in port! But Napier Bikes were superb! We decided on the self guided tour - mainly because it was available and we booked online the night before (easy online booking system). We arrived in the shop 15mins early and despite being busy, we were warmly welcomed and soon had our helmets, bikes and route map all sorted out (thanks Kim!). The route down the coast is fantastic! Off road cycle track that is a combination of concrete and lime paths, so we felt pretty safe throughout the whole journey.
We stopped in Clive for a coffee at Zeppelin cafe (perfect point for our first break) then off we went along the coast till we got to wineries. The three wineries (Elephant Hill, Clearview and Te Awanga) are a hop skip and a jump from each other. As Napier Biles we’re picking us up at the end of the day at Elephant Hill, we left this winery as our last stop. We stopped at Clearview for tastings then cycled to Clifton for lunch, then Te Awanga then Elephant Hill.
This was nearly 40km of cycling so take the whole day to do this so as not to rush (we started at 9:30am and by 3pm we were ready to be picked up at the winery so didn’t have to rush)
Great day, great value, great service!!
We stopped in Clive for a coffee at Zeppelin cafe (perfect point for our first break) then off we went along the coast till we got to wineries. The three wineries (Elephant Hill, Clearview and Te Awanga) are a hop skip and a jump from each other. As Napier Biles we’re picking us up at the end of the day at Elephant Hill, we left this winery as our last stop. We stopped at Clearview for tastings then cycled to Clifton for lunch, then Te Awanga then Elephant Hill.
This was nearly 40km of cycling so take the whole day to do this so as not to rush (we started at 9:30am and by 3pm we were ready to be picked up at the winery so didn’t have to rush)
Great day, great value, great service!!
Written 28 March 2019
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andres N
San Francisco, CA145 contributions
Feb 2020
We booked this trip online with Napier Bike Hires 2 days before our cruise stopped in Napier. Accessing the shop was easy since the Cruise Port offered a shuttle that stops right across the shop on Marine Parade rd.
As we checked in (they already had our bikes ready), they gave us bike helmets & bags, maps & instructions to get to the wineries. Very friendly & useful customer service! You can fill your water bottles there as well.
Most of the ride is on a coastal bike pathway so no need to deal with cars except on very few streets.
* PAY ATTENTION TO THE DEDICATED BIKE & PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASSES TO AVOID CROSSING THE HIGHWAYS! Follow the signs that point to CLIVE, then TE AWANGA, but you will find the wineries just before TE AWANGA town. Bring water & sunblock.
It is a 15 miles bike ride each way to Elephant Hill winery, the first of the three wineries nearby.
At Elephant Hill winery you will find an indoor restaurant and an outdoors wine testing bar. There is plenty indoor & outdoor seating to enjoy the views. Nice and friendly service, some small plates & snacks available as well.
Be aware that the ride back is harder since you have to push against the headwinds. If you are not an experienced cyclist you might want to upgrade to an E-bike. The coastal views are beautiful near the canals. Just follow the bike path.
Check-out was quick & easy. We had a very nice ride. I rated 4 stars because being an experienced cyclist in Northern California this ride was too easy!
As we checked in (they already had our bikes ready), they gave us bike helmets & bags, maps & instructions to get to the wineries. Very friendly & useful customer service! You can fill your water bottles there as well.
Most of the ride is on a coastal bike pathway so no need to deal with cars except on very few streets.
* PAY ATTENTION TO THE DEDICATED BIKE & PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASSES TO AVOID CROSSING THE HIGHWAYS! Follow the signs that point to CLIVE, then TE AWANGA, but you will find the wineries just before TE AWANGA town. Bring water & sunblock.
It is a 15 miles bike ride each way to Elephant Hill winery, the first of the three wineries nearby.
At Elephant Hill winery you will find an indoor restaurant and an outdoors wine testing bar. There is plenty indoor & outdoor seating to enjoy the views. Nice and friendly service, some small plates & snacks available as well.
Be aware that the ride back is harder since you have to push against the headwinds. If you are not an experienced cyclist you might want to upgrade to an E-bike. The coastal views are beautiful near the canals. Just follow the bike path.
Check-out was quick & easy. We had a very nice ride. I rated 4 stars because being an experienced cyclist in Northern California this ride was too easy!
Written 8 March 2020
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Topjock0
Aberdeen, UK4 contributions
A real shame. As a very experienced cyclist I hired a bike to for the winery tour. In short, a ramshackle of a bike.
Gears were un-responsive - would change 20 seconds after selecting.
Gears slipping and missing - once in a gear they would slip and miss. Almost came off when it slipped going up hill.
Seat rotating in down tube - not good when you are turning to check for traffic.
But the best was 10 minutes into the cycle, being called to ask if I’d put the seat up! Apparently the owner of the bike shop had seen me and thought I’d extended the seat which I hadn’t (I understand seat extension limits)!!!
On return, and reporting of the faults I felt the staff response was a little dismissive. Suggested (to my wife) I wasn’t peddling hard enough and that was why the chain was slipping! I’ve only been cycling for 45 ish years) and maintaining my own bike for 15 years... a shame when you try to blame the customer.
Also a shame as it’s been the only negative experience in New Zealand. A great place to visit.
I recommend you look elsewhere for a bike rental.
Gears were un-responsive - would change 20 seconds after selecting.
Gears slipping and missing - once in a gear they would slip and miss. Almost came off when it slipped going up hill.
Seat rotating in down tube - not good when you are turning to check for traffic.
But the best was 10 minutes into the cycle, being called to ask if I’d put the seat up! Apparently the owner of the bike shop had seen me and thought I’d extended the seat which I hadn’t (I understand seat extension limits)!!!
On return, and reporting of the faults I felt the staff response was a little dismissive. Suggested (to my wife) I wasn’t peddling hard enough and that was why the chain was slipping! I’ve only been cycling for 45 ish years) and maintaining my own bike for 15 years... a shame when you try to blame the customer.
Also a shame as it’s been the only negative experience in New Zealand. A great place to visit.
I recommend you look elsewhere for a bike rental.
Written 23 April 2019
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Hi Topjock0
Thank you for taking the time to post a review and we are sorry that you found your bike and our subsequent response unsatisfactory.
Unfortunately we were completely unaware of any concerns with your bike until you and your wife returned from your ride, clearly very very unhappy. Had we been aware, then we would have remedied this for you with minimal disruption to your ride.
All of our customers are advised that should they encounter any issue with their bike to simply call us and we will rectify the situation - usually with either advice over the phone or with a very quick bike swap. Our bikes are all new or near new but being mechanical things ridden by a large variety of people, from time to time a mechanical issue or a puncture can occur in spite of our best endeavours. Being a large and busy store, we always have resources on hand to deal with the unexpected, and we know all the quick access points around the trails which enables us to meet you with a replacement bike with minimal disruption to your ride should this be necessary. However, if we do not know there is an issue, we can’t address it.
So once again our apologies that you did not have the experience that you and we expected, and we trust that you enjoy the rest of your travels in NZ.
Written 25 April 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hi. Are there electric bikes available for hire? Many thanks.
Cheryl-and-Rich
Bridgewater, NJ48 contributions
I don't think so. most of the roads are very flat accept for one road to the winery
