Stunning scenery, world class wineries, all along easy riding cycle trails.

Timing

Duration - 6 hours approximately
Start - Bus departs our store at 10.30am
Return shuttle - 4pm from Black Barn winery (back in Napier by 4.30pm)

Distance 20km - most people take around 2 hours to cycle this route, and we recommend allowing at least 1/2 hour for wine tasting and at least an hour for lunch.

Includes

Every hire includes bike as specified (electric or regular), helmet, lock, bag, map with friendly advice, transport to and from the ride and mechanical assistance for a hassle free experience.

(Our e-bikes come in XXS-XL sizes, minimum height is 140cm. We don't have age restriction as long as riders fit the e-bike and those bellow 18 years old are accompanied with a guardian.
Child pricing - 16 years of age or younger on regular bike.)

About

We will take you and your bike to Clifton trail head to start your ride. You can start your day with a coffee in the historic sheep station – now the Hygge Cafe.
Explore beautiful Cape Coast with couple of wineries to visit. The cycle trail will then take you to Haumoana estuary and follows the Tukituki River with stunning views of Te Mata Peak.
Soak in the scenery and pop in to one of the wineries along the way for a lunch and wine tasting.

Return to Napier by our shuttle bus leaving from Black Barn winery at 4pm.

If you wish to have lunch at one of the wineries, we recommend making a booking (essential on weekends) as they are very popular. Please get in touch with us if you would like help planning times.

Visit

Hygge Café at Clifton
open Mon-Sun, breakfast and lunch menu and offers wine tasting too

Clearview Estate
open Wed-Sun, restaurant and cellar door, booking recommended

Elephant Hill
open Fri-Mon, restaurant and cellar door, booking recommended

Askerne
open Mon-Sun, wine tasting & picnic lunch, booking recommended

Craggy Range
Optional, ads extra 5km and a hill to your journey
open Mon-Sun - restaurant and cellar door, booking essential

Te Mata Estate
open Mon-Sun, wine tasting only, walk-in

Black Barn
open Mon-Sun, restaurant and cellar door, booking recommended

For your coffee needs there are Brown Dog Espresso and Haumoana Coffee along the way.

Wineries open for business and their opening times vary season to season. We will do our best to let you know what wineries we expect to be open on the day of your tour. Please contact us if you wish to know this before your ride.

Cruise ship passengers

For more details please visit our cruise ship passengers page