Excursions in Napier

“This tour is above and beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Don is a wonderful guide, sharing not only his endless knowledge of wine and wine making, but also his knowledge of the region and its fascinating history and culture. His own life and family history are woven into the wonderful stories he recounted. This is not a tour to just taste wines and move on to the next place. This is a tour of quality, to soak up knowledge and the beauty of the area. This is an exclusive, educational, beautiful and delicious tour. Thank you Don!”

“Thank you Greg for such a wonderful afternoon. You are such a great guide. Peter and I had a great time visiting 4 wineries and drinking very tasty wines. We met wonderful people from around the world. I always find such encounters interesting because the first few minutes are usually pretty formal with hellos, where are you from... and after having a few glasses of wine, we are like old friends having wonderful chats, laughing and we could not stop chatting. The glue to a wonderful tour is definitely Greg. You made us feel extremely relaxed, comfortable and the wineries were fantastic. In conclusion, if you are thinking about going for a wine tour... JUST GO ! Grape Escape is highly rrecommended. Peter & Hong (Malaysia) 3rd December 12pm”

“Clarence was absolutely incredible! Group of 7 of us and Clarence was so involved and knowledgeable. So much fun! He got involved in our silly little games and was such a trooper with the group. Would highly recommend to anybody in the area!”

“A truly wonderful experience for our family and especially for my Dad celebrating his 90th Birthday and the fact that 60 years ago he was a General Farm Hand on Summerlee Station which covered 5000 acres in and around the area of the Cape Kidnappers … Marcus our guide was so very knowledgeable and very entertaining and Sophie back at base was super helpful too … all in all a very ‘proud to be a Kiwi’ moment for us as well as being very proud of our home Village of Te Awanga :-)”

“An absolutely fantastic day This was a last minute booking as we arrived into Napier a day earlier than expected What a lucky result Don's knowledge is off the scale and his enthusiasm was infectious I have visited many wineries in the past but to be guided through the whole process was at a new level. His choices of wineries and his interaction throughout was something special Thanks Don for an education and a fabulous day with some lovely others guests. Highly recommend.”

“A very small little model railroad tucked up in the hills. Nice for Kids to see how steam engines work, even if they are 1/100 scale. Amazingly a one horsepower steam engine can pull a bunch of carriages with some very large people of size on them.”

“These guys were ultra helpful Of course they were knowledgeable, but when Mel was unsure about something, she took the time to ask Jo, and added extra gems Went on-line to book our Janet tour Thanks”

“We had the best time on our wine tour with Frank! The tour was relaxing, scenic, informative, and tasty. Frank was a friendly and accommodating host. Don’t let this experience pass you by!”

“An interesting and enjoyable way to explore Napier, especially if you have limited time available. We booked our excursion through the ship that we were cruising on, the tour operator picked us up near the ship's gangway, and returned us there with plenty of time to spare before our scheduled sailing time. The tour is operated by a father and son team, who also constructed the "train" which transports it's passengers around the Napier CBD and surrounding areas. The son drives the "locomotive" (a modified agricultural tractor), and provides commentary about the history of Napier, with an emphasis on the 1931 earthquake which largely destroyed the city, and the subsequent rebuilding effort, which resulted in most of the buildings being designed in the Art Deco style. His delivery style includes a great deal of dry humour.”

“Mr Fishing Adventures exceeded all expectations. Hamish, A friendly and knowledgeable skipper with his comfortable, well organised boat put us onto the fish and gave us all the helpful tips for landing them. An enjoyable and unforgettable trip for the first timer and the seasoned fisherman! A family from Aussie with a week spent in NZ and this was everyone’s highlight of the trip. Ngā mihi Hamish!!!”

“I can thoroughly recommend Bay Tours for your chartered bus needs. They are professional, efficient and competitive with quotes. Bay Tours have awesome bus drivers who are extremely helpful and professional.”

“This tour was excellent. Ross was an amazing guide with a lot of information to share. We visited 4 totally different wineries and totally enjoyed the experiences and wine. I strongly recommend visitors to Napier take this tour. Ross has been in the area for a long time and is very knowledgeable about the are and particularly the local wines and wineries.”

“Loved our experience with John! I definitely learned a lot about Napier and wine in Hawke’s Bay. Highly recommend for whoever is considering doing tours around Napier!”

“Great little zoo to get up and close with the animals. Very reasonable entry prices and giftwares that are available in the mini store area. Feed is also available for feeding the animals on site. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location wasn't too bad either. Would happily visit again in the future.”

“I liked it. the only mistake is that the showers and women's cells were closed. but I understand that it is for safety.on the spot you will get something like a telephone where a good description of the place is recorded in fourteen languages ​​and also a lot of interesting facts about places or people connected with the prison. the graffiti on the walls or beds were interesting. I believe that we will also play an escape room.”

“Best school out! I went to Porritt as a child, and also chose Porritt for my daughters primary years. So many teachers were still there from my days! My daughter is now at high school and absolutely thriving thanks to the good start she received at Porritt.”

“We had the best experience out on the farm with Dave and Keegan. We learnt so much about farm life from our amazing hosts. And the transport to the accommodation was an added bonus! If you are wanting a real taste of New Zealand this is a must-do. Thank you Dave and Keegan for a great time”

“An in depth and very enjoyable experience with an interesting and well informed guide.”

“We used Dean to shuttle our guests home from our wedding in Havelock North. He was great to deal with, efficient on communications and got our guests home safely! Would definitely recommend!!”