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Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour

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Napier, New Zealand

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4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km in our minivan to show you the highlights of the region. This tour can be done in 4 hours but also can take a little longer depending on the time the traveler has.
We provide a driver guide and they give a comprehensive dialogue along the way. With the sightseeing done first and tasting experiences after, this tour provides ampul opportunities for photos and purchasing of local products during our stops.

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Food and drink (unless specified)
  • Personal expenses
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as a traveler to our town we will meet you with monogramed uniform and will meet you in person at the best location for you If you are on a Cruise Boat we will pick you Up at the cruise terminal look for our sign on the wharf as you disembark your ship

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Clive (pass by)

description of area and river history will be provided by our knowledgeable guide
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Tukituki River

we drive through the bountiful TukiTuki valley and stop for photo opportunities along the way see the animals' grazing and lush farmland whilst our experienced guide points out the best features including orchards and vineyards
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Te Mata Peak

we will drive right to the top of this great feature in the landscape 399 meters above sea-level and you get to take your photos from the top of this very steep landmark our guide will point out the features of the landscape that can be seen from this panoramic views above Hawes bay
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arataki Honey Visitor Centre

our guide will take you through this tasting experience and see the live bees in their hives that have a window that enables the visitor to look right into the hive and see the bees working up close also a great opportunity to purchase local products and honey
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Askerne Vineyards

we take you to this boutique WINERY to taste the fine wines they produce and enable you to purchase the wines if you wish whilst enjoying a cheese platter, the cheese is locally produced, this experience has a fee attached so if you don't drink you don't pay for others
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Te Mata Figs

At Te Mata Figs, enjoy tasting fresh fig products, and feel free to purchase coffee, ice cream, or a light snack to keep you energized for the rest of the tour.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Napier (pass by)

We drive through the Art deco Capital of the world and our guide talks about the Earthquake that created the unique area that is Napier and discusses the architecture
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-447493P2

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  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Food and drink (unless specified)
  • Personal expenses

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • not recommended for infants
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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