Takaro Trails Cycle Tours

This route starts from the Pakowhai Country Park on the outskirts of Hastings. From here you ride the stop-bank of the Ngaruroro River through scenic apple orchard country for approximately 10kms to the settlement of Fernhill. Arriving in the Gimblett Gravels Appellation you spend the afternoon cycling a further approx. 15kms enjoying the ambiance of the acclaimed wineries of the area before your return transfer. Wineries with Cellar Doors offering tastings include Unison, Te Awa, Trinity Hill, Oak Estate, Ngatarawa, Abbey Cellars and Alpha Domus.

NB: Most wineries charge for tastings which is payable direct.
Opening hours at wineries vary and some wineries are closed over winter months. Please check at the time of booking the number of wineries you should expect to find open. Wherever possible Takaro Trails will advise of closures due to private functions however we cannot be held responsible for closures we have not been advised of. Transport is from/to the Napier i-Site or central accommodation only.

Experience a real taste of the regions riches with three days of cycling fun!

Explore world-renowned Art Deco architecture, sample world class wines and savour locally grown gourmet food. There’s scope to extend or shorten your journey, depending on your energy levels and your interests. Linger longer at a winery and take a quicker route home, or extend your journey to visit historic sites or the British Car Museum.

Highlights include:

• Port village of Ahuriri
• Art Deco style Napier CBD
• Market gardening country
• Bustling Havelock North
• Tuki Tuki Valley
• Historic Waipawa
• Hastings
• Ngatarawa Gimblett Gravels vineyards
• Taradale
• Puketapu farmland

A great cycling holiday combining all the highlights of the Hawke's Bay Trails with plenty of time to enjoy the many attractions and great food and wine along the way. The cycling is gentle for the most part plus one slightly more demanding morning completing the 'Tuki Tuki Loop', one of New Zealands Classic Road Rides.  An alternative 'easy' route is also available for those who would prefer to stay off the road.  Accommodation for two nights in Taradale followed by two nights Havelock North.Highlights of this tour include:

    Every section of the H.B. Trails
    Wineries
    River Trails
    Coastal Trail
    Gimblett Gravels Appellation
    Silky Oaks Chocolate Factory
    Low lying wetlands
    Historic port village of Ahuriri

95% 'Off road' cycling on our wonderful Hawke's Bay Trails which form part of Nga Haerenga, the N.Z. Cycle Trail.

Perfect for those who prefer to ride 'off road', away from traffic, while still enjoying some of the region's best scenic highlights and attractions. Trails in this itinerary include the coastal section of the 'water ride', limestone river trails and the estuary trail with its many native birds.

Riding distances are between 35km and 40km per day, with optional extensions for those feeling fit, and terrain is completely flat. A transfer to avoid busy roads is included at the end of your time in the Gimblett Gravels winery region on Day Two so you can enjoy a wine or two at the end of the day! This tour is a great option for anyone who enjoys active holidays at a more leisurely pace.

Highlights include:

• Off Road Cycle Trails
• Wetlands and wildlife
• Wineries
• River trails
• Rural Puketapu
• Silky Oaks Chocolate Factory
• Havelock North
• Historic Ahuriri

Some of the finest lodges you'll ever sleep at.....Some of the most memorable meals you'll ever eat......Some of the most scenic landscapes you'll ever cycle........Slow down to savour Hawke's Bay!

A great short break to enjoy all that is delicious about beautiful Hawke's Bay!

A really gorgeous itinerary combining scenic cycling at a leisurely pace, amazing food and luxurious accommodation.

An easy cycle north takes you to the coastal community of Bay View before you wind your way through the Ahuriri Station, a working sheep farm and low-lying wetlands.  On reaching the Ahuriri Estuary take some time to view the protected birdlife in this Department of Conservation Wildlife Sanctuary.  Arriving in Taradale reward your cycling efforts with a visit to New Zealand’s oldest winery, The Mission Estate, before making your way to your overnight accommodation...

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Departing the port village of Ahuriri you cycle around the port to the Napier CBD, a world renowned Art Deco treasure. Spend some time enjoying the unique facades of the beautiful buildings before continuing south, following Marine Parade with spectacular views across the sea to Cape Kidnappers.  

After travelling approx. 15km you arrive in the village of Clive, a great place for a refreshment stop.  Continuing on the trail through the East Clive wetlands, home to numerous black swans, you eventually arrive at Black Bridge and the mouth of theTuki Tuki river.  Cycle through the coastal communities of Haumoana and Te Awanga where you have the option to enjoy lunch at one of the fine winery restaurants of Elephant Hill or Clearview Estate.  

At the end of the day you will be collected and transferred back to Ahuriri.