FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are some questions about our bike and wine tour.
Getting there
How can I get to you?
You can use Hastings Taxi. Approximate prices for 2-10 people are from $50-$55 per shuttle (one-way) from Hastings, $55-$60 per shuttle (one-way) from Havelock North Village and from $90-$110 per shuttle (one-way) from Napier CBD or $100 per shuttle (one-way) from Ahuriri/Westshore. Please call the taxi companies directly for a quote and to book a time.
We do not provide transport.
Can you come and pick me up?
You’ll also find these companies charge an extra $50 per person to do so. We beleice that once you have gathered four or more people it would be cheaper to organise your own transport through a taxi service with a maxicab.
On the day
What is the best time to start?
Best time to arrive is about 10am to 10.30am we can get you on your way fairly quickly. You then have until 5pm to return the bikes.
How long will it take?
For winery tours, we would recommend that you make it a whole day activity. Depending on the number of wineries you visit and time spent at each winery, we estimate you will spend at least one hour per winery you visit – and time gets away from you!
How many wineries can we visit?
Do I have to make reservations for wine tastings?
This very much depends on your group size. If you are a couple out for a day’s wine tasting, then you can most likey turn up without a reservation depending on how busy the winery is. But if you are turning up with six people or more then it would be essential to make a booking.
Do I pay tasting fees at wineries?
If your group is larger than 10 people then tasting fees may be non-refundable.
Am I riding on the roads?
Can we ride in other areas?
We have a shop in Bridge Pa/Roy’s Hill that covers the Bridge Pa Triange and Gimblett Gravels wineries
Do I have to wear a helmet?
What happens if something happens to my bike?
What happens if my bike gets stolen?
What happens if I have an accident?
We highly recommend that all renters contract their own travel or personal insurance. On Yer Bike is not responsible for any type of accident as described in the rental agreement and rental waiver. If an accident does occur, stay calm and call 111 first if you require medical attention. Call us too, we will do anything we can to help you.
Nearby ameneties
Are there places to stay nearby?
Can I camp anywhere?
We do not allow overnight camping in our car park.
Where can I eat nearby?
Returns
What time do I have to return the bike?
If you fail to do so, we reserve the right to charge you $5 per person for every half hour you are late. If this is not paid by the individual on return, we will recover it from the person who made the initial booking.
If you leave or abandon your bike at any of the wineries and do not return the bike to our base we will charge $30 per bicycle recovery fee. You will be liable for the cost of any bike(s) if stolen before we can recover it. If this is not paid by the individual on return, we will recover it from the person who made the initial booking.
CONTACT
If we haven’t managed to answer your questions about one of our tours or trails.
Before contacting us, please check out our frequently asked questions above first. If you cannot find the answer you are looking form then, by all means, contact us your question and we will add it to our help section.
Booking: Please use one of the booking forms on this website – we have gone to a lot of effort to add them. We do not take bookings by email or telephone.
On Yer Bike Winery Tours
2543 State Highway 50,
Roy’s Hill, Flaxmere 4175,
Hastings
Tel: 021 292 8080