The Ultimate Self-Guided Hawke's Bay Winery Bike Tour Planner & Itinerary

Build Your Perfect Cycling & Wine Day Out

Imagine cycling through the sun-drenched vineyards of Hawke’s Bay, with the complete freedom to explore award-winning wineries at your own pace. Our self-guided winery bike tours offer a unique and unforgettable way to experience the best of New Zealand’s wine country. With our easy-to-use Bike Tour Planner, you can design the perfect day of wine tasting, delicious lunch breaks, and scenic cycling—all customized entirely to your group’s tastes and fitness level.

This interactive tool is your essential Hawke’s Bay winery bike tour planner. It helps you manage your time and distance between key stops in the famous Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels Wine Regions. We provide the bikes, the maps, and the support; you decide the adventure! Let’s get started on planning your bespoke itinerary.

The Freedom of a Self-Guided Tour

Choosing a self-guided Hawke’s Bay winery bike tour means you set the schedule. You are not beholden to a large group or a strict timetable. Want to linger for an extra hour at your favourite cellar door? Or maybe you prefer to stop for a full restaurant lunch instead of a quick platter? The choice is entirely yours.

Our base in the Bridge Pa Triangle puts you right at the nexus of some of the best wine trails, and our bikes—including comfortable Regular Bikes and powerful E-Bikes – ensure the journey is as enjoyable as the destination. This level of planning flexibility makes our bike tours incredibly popular for everything from romantic couples’ days out to large corporate groups looking for a personalised team-building experience.

Guide to Using Your Winery Bike Tour Planner

Use the tool below to build your ideal itinerary with On Yer Bike Winery Tours and ensure the best-planned day out.

How to Use the Bike Tour Planner:

Select Your Date and Start Time: Check the weather. Wineries have specific opening hours, and our planner highlights in blue which cellar doors are available at your chosen start time. We recommend starting between 10:30 AM and 11:00 AM for a full-day experience.
Choose Your Route: Select a winery to start at, then choose your next destination, and so forth. The bike tour planner automatically calculates the total distance and cycling time between stops, allowing you to estimate your arrival at each destination.
Plan Your Lunch Stop: Click the designated button to mark your chosen lunch winery. Remember to always contact that specific winery in advance to make a booking, especially during peak season!
Finalise and Send: Once complete, email yourself a record of your full Hawke’s Bay winery bike tour planner.

Select Tour Date: Select Start Time:

Available Wineries

Wineries in grey have later start times. They turn blue and become selectable as your itinerary progresses.

Your Itinerary

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Planning Tips for Your Hawke’s Bay Bike Tour Itinerary

Creating the perfect Hawke’s Bay winery bike tour planner involves balancing cycling time, tasting time, and lunch. Here are a few expert tips from our team:

Pace Yourself: We recommend budgeting around 45–60 minutes per winery for tasting. This allows time for the tasting experience itself and a brief wander through the grounds.
The Power of the E-Bike: If you are unsure about covering the distance, our E-Bikes are highly recommended. They effortlessly handle any minor inclines and ensure you arrive fresh and energised at every stop.
Book Ahead: While our self-guided tour is flexible, always call ahead to any winery where you plan to have a tasting or lunch. This ensures they can accommodate your group, particularly on weekends.
Route Focus: Your self-guided tour planner focuses on the safe, flat cycle paths linking the Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels regions. This area is renowned for its premium Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah wines, offering a compact, high-quality tasting experience.

What We Provide for a Seamless Self-Guided Experience

Your Hawke’s Bay winery bike tour planner is designed to be completely stress-free. Your bike hire includes everything you need for the perfect self-guided tour:

Quality Bikes: Choice of Regular Bikes, powerful E-Bikes, or fun Tandems.
All Safety Gear: Helmets, locks, and a detailed map of the wine trails.
Support & Logistics: Full instruction, a briefing on the local area, and our unique Wine Collection Service. You can buy wine as you go, and we’ll pick it up from the wineries for you, so your cycle baskets stay light!

We have tried really hard to ensure this tour planner uses the correct information, but please note that wineries are individual companies. We highly recommend you contact each individual winery for a formal booking for wine tasting or lunch, as this information does not constitute a reservation.