North Island Indulgence Tour
Our signature trip is a food and wine connoisseur's dream – match premium wines to your favourite gourmet food after beautiful rides amongst vineyards, olive groves, and acres of apple orchards, fields of lavender, rural splendour and natural beauty.
A taste of Hawke’s Bay stylish art deco architecture then to off-the-beaten-track rural Wairarapa charm, finishing with the sights and sounds of our capital city, Wellington
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Day 1 The Mission: Our riding starts with the beautiful and rural Puketapu loop – a favourite for the Napier ramblers club. Dine tonight at Mission Estate – the birthplace of New Zealand wine, whose founders built the first winery in Hawke's Bay in 1851. Ride: 42km (26mi) Undulating
Day 2 Hawke’s Bay: Spin through the beautiful TukiTukiriver valley, past vineyards and outstanding river panoramas. For those looking for added challenge and there’s always the legendary 399m Te Mata peak! A fascinating and educational visit to a winery museum will tease you...while lunch is at the renowned Church Road Estate will reward you. Ride: 38km (24mi) Mostly flat.
Day 3 Vineyards and Vistas: Ride quiet back-roads through rural pastoral scenes and rolling hills to Sileni Estate for some wine tastings. Dine tonight at a local Hawke's Bay hotspot. Ride: 40km (25mi) Rolling with one major climb
Day 4 Tararua: Today we make our way south via transfer and cycle through the Tararua region and into Wairarapa; giving you the opportunity to ride for as long or short as you like. The planned route is 75km through interesting and changeable farmland to the Botanical Gardens in Masterton. Ride: 75km (47mi) Flat & rolling
Day 5 Tablelands: The tablelands loop is a favourite for the locals - and international race directors. Pretend you’re racing in the UCI Tour of Wellington, before collapsing at Coney Wines for award-winning wines, succulent cuisine and amusing tales from the irrepressible owner! Ride: 63km (39mi) Undulating
Day 6 Palliser Bay: Cycle to the wild coastline of Palliser Bay – but beware of the fur seals that sometimes sun themselves beside the road! – before a cold beer or wine over lunch at a local café. From here we transfer to Wellington city. Dinner will be a celebratory affair in the vibrant city centre. Ride: 46km (29mi) Mostly flat
Day 7 Wellington Harbour: Our farewell ride around the Miramar Peninsula provides a picturesque warm-down. Take it easy today with regular stops at famous coffee houses en route. Ride: 38km (24mi) Flat
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OPTIONAL: Combine this tour with the Marlborough Delights Tour to experience all regions of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail
Tour Map
- Sample & savour premium wines & gourmet foods
- Learn the origins of wine making in New Zealand with a guided tour of the Wine Museum
- Sample wines with a local wine-maker; share their passion and understand their philosophy
- Learn the Maori myths and legends that surround Te Mata peak
| Type of Tour | Road |
| Trip Length | 7 days |
| Total Distance | 361 km’s (226 miles) |
| Daily Average | 51 km’s (32 miles) |
| Terrain | Flat and rolling hills |
| Start | Napier |
| End | Wellington |
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Included Activities |
Entry fee to Wine museum Sample wines with a local wine-maker. |
| Meals included: |
6 Breakfasts All lunch and evening meals include 3 (or more) courses and include wine |
| Trip Price | $4,980 NZD (incl GST) |
| Single Supplement | $2,495 NZD (incl GST) |
| Private Tour | Add 30% |
| Tour Start Dates |
6th - 12th Jan 2013 3rd - 9th Feb 2013 10th - 16th Feb 2013 3rd - 9th Mar 2013 17th - 23rd Mar 2013 |
| Trip Price | $4,980 NZD |
| Single Supplement | $2,495 NZD |
| Private Tour Booking | Add 30% |
Prices include all sales taxes (GST)
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