Welcome to Prinsy's Rural Experience and Wine Tours. We will personally drive you on the tour of your choice. We offer full and half day tours with flexibility to meet your needs. We specialise in personal friendly wine and rural tours in Hawkes Bay, operating out of Napier, Hastings, Havelock North and Central Hawkes Bay.
We have 10 years experience in the tourism industry and 25 years experience in our own business. We are 100% pure Hawkes Bay.
Our guides have extensive knowledge of the wine industry and Hamish has the added bonus of a comprehensive knowledge of the regions history, wine, rural and horticulture industries which ensures your tour is interesting, lots of fun and a unique experience of our region. Travel in luxury air-conditioned coaches on our tours.
All our tours are personalised and include a great selection of Hawkes Bay wines whilst enjoying the different architecture, scenery and history of the region. Learn about the devastating 1931 Hawkes Bay earthquake and how Napier was rebuilt to become the "Art Deco Capital of the World". Meet wine makers on your travels and learn first hand about the industry. We do not have a set route for our wine tours and guarantee all clients will experience and taste a great selection of our wines and enjoy the different ambience, scenery, history and varieties each winery offers.
Cruiseship Tours
Taking bookings now for the 09/10 season.
Includes: wine tasting, sightseeing, a trip up Te Mata Peak, plus visit the highlights that our region has to offer.
Wine Tour (Half Day)
Explore and taste fine wines selected from our superb wineries throughout the region. Areas include Ngatarawa Triangle, Gimblett Gravels etc (includes four wineries). Sit back and relax as we travel through Hawkes Bays beautiful countryside to the breathtaking 360 degree views of Hawkes Bay and the Pacific Ocean from the top of Te Mata Peak -a must see on your visit to Hawkes Bay!
Wine Tour (Full Day)
Explore and taste fine wines selected from our superb wineries throughout the region. Areas include Ngatarawa Triangle, Gimblett Gravels etc tour includes five wineries, and a lunch at a winery (at your cost). Sit back and relax as we travel through Hawkes Bays beautiful countryside to the breathtaking 360 degree views of Hawkes Bay and the Pacific Ocean from the top of Te Mata Peak (399m).
Rural Experience
Sit back and enjoy beautiful Hawkes Bay from Te Mata Peak and Bluff Hill lookouts. Drive through the orchards and vineyards, visit a sheep farm with sheep shearing (in season) and sheep dog demonstration. Travel to a renowned Red Deer Farm and velvet factory, then finish off with a relaxing glass of wine at some of the Bays best wineries.
Trout Fishing
Half and full day trips in some of Hawkes Bays beautiful rivers. Includes all gear, licence and picnic hamper.
For the Ultimate Hawkes Bay Experience and the time of your life, call Prinsy's Rural Experience and Wine Tours. Our aim is for our clients to enjoy and learn while relaxing in the panorama of Hawke's Bays Beauty.
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