Hawke's Bay
New Zealand's Bordeaux
New Zealand's second-largest wine region and the country's premier red wine destination. The Gimblett Gravels, Bridge Pa Triangle, and coastal terraces produce world-class Syrah, Cabernet blends, and Chardonnay in a sun-drenched Mediterranean climate.
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What kind of day?
Walk-in friendly stops
Where will you be driving from?
Your tour will be optimized from Hastings
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What's Included
Traveler Reviews
From Wine Trails users
Based on 6 reviews
Two days in Hawke's Bay with Wine Trails and honestly best decision of the trip. The Gimblett Gravels history blew our minds. Didn't know any of that.
I'm a proper wine nerd and the narration didn't disappoint. Detailed but not boring. GPS between wineries was smooth. Impressed.
Loved the flexibility. We lingered at some places and rushed through others. Only thing missing was food pairing recs along the route.
Downloaded it and didn't need reception all day — perfect for the back roads around Bridge Pa. Felt like having a mate who knows everything about wine in the car.
Great intro to Hawke's Bay wines. We're from Oz and this was way more informative than the guided tours we'd done in the Barossa.
Local here — still learned new things. The history section on the old riverbed is fascinating.
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How It Works
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Featured Stops
Some of the wineries you might visit
Trinity Hill
Black Barn Vineyards
Te Mata Estate
Clearview Estate
Mission Estate
Wine tastings & tours in Hawke's Bay
Bookable cellar-door experiences — reserve one, then let your audio tour route the day around it
Hawke's Bay wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in Hawke's Bay?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised Hawke's Bay wine trail in seconds — pick a style (red wine, white wine, romantic, family-friendly and more), and the app routes your day and plays GPS-triggered audio stories automatically as you drive up to each cellar door. No guide, no group, no schedule.
How many wineries are on the Hawke's Bay wine trail?
The Hawke's Bay trail covers 39+ cellar doors. A typical self-guided day visits 3–5 wineries at a relaxed pace, and you can generate a fresh route as many times as you like.
Do I need to book a wine tour guide in Hawke's Bay?
No — the tour is fully self-guided. Audio narration plays automatically at every stop, and the route is optimised so there's no backtracking. Prefer a hosted experience? You can book winery tastings and guided tours in Hawke's Bay directly through the app as well.
How much does the Hawke's Bay self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking Hawke's Bay is a one-time $24.99 — unlimited tours in the region with full audio and GPS navigation, yours forever. Wine Trails+ subscribers get every region included.
Where does the Hawke's Bay wine trail start?
Wherever suits you — routes can start from Hastings, Napier, and the day is optimised from your chosen starting point.
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