Join me – Mike, on a fun friendly tour packed with local knowledge, experience and stories handed down from past generations.
Visit and taste from the best Wineries the Bay has to offer.
I am an experienced Art Deco Guide, 4th generation Napierite with over 20 years in the Travel and Tourism Industry both local and overseas.
I offer full and half day tours with flexibility to meet your time and needs.
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach.
Tour 1 - 2½ Hours Leaves Napier I-Site at 10.15 a.m. (or pick ups in Napier)
Art Deco– Comprehensive coverage of the buildings ( includes short walk where we visit at least three interiors)
Napier Hill – Extensive tour of the land that rose from the sea.
History – Hear the tales of the people of Napier and the Port.
National Tobacco Company – ‘The jewel in the Crown’ of Art Deco. (Great photo stop)
Marewa – (Gift from the Sea) First suburb to be built on after the Earthquake. (View the style of the 1930’s)
Mission Estate Winery – The oldest established winery in NZ. (Tour of the building and taste the wine)
Tour 2 - 4 Hours - Leaves Napier I-Site at 1.30 p.m. (or pick ups Napier, Hastings, Havelock North)
Wineries - We have chosen two award winning Wineries (Taste the fruit of the vine)
Te Mata Peak - via the Tuki Tuki Valley (Wonderful panoramic views of Hawke’s Bay from 399 m above sea level)
Havelock North - (otherwise known as ‘The Village’)
Hastings - famous for it’s magnificent Spanish Mission Buildings (Photo stop)
Options - could include a visit to a Cidery/Brewery – Strawberry Farm – Chocolate Factory - Honey House – Cheese Factory. – Local Artisans - Car Museum (This is your choice)
Minimum of 2 people.
Larger groups catered for.
We can arrange tours to suit your requirements
e.g. visit to Art Trail Members - make your selection from the Art Guide
Make Up Your Own Tour Or Leave It To Me
You can make up your own tour or leave me to make one for you.
Tell me your interests then I can organise a two hour, half day or full day tour to suit you.
For example a tour might include wine, art deco, sight-seeing, history, shopping, arts.
Morning tea, afternoon tea and platter are included in your tour.