The Wine Broker's Last Glass
A murder mystery bike ride through Hawke's Bay Wine Country

Two glasses on the table. Only one of them empty.

Ava Sinclair was the sharpest wine broker in the district, and she knew everybody's business. Yesterday afternoon, during the Local Vintners' Association AGM at Oakridge Manor, she was found poisoned in a quiet side room.

More than one guest had reason to want her gone. A sacked assistant, a smooth-talking financier, a prickly professor, a security contractor and a winemaker with history all had dealings with Ava on the last morning of her life.

You once solved the great village-fête marrow mystery, and Constable Hugo Crump has never forgotten it. He's asked you to help retrace Ava's steps, one winery at a time. Five suspects, three wineries and one very excited village constable stand between you and the truth.

How it works

Think of it as an escape room in a vineyard. It just takes all afternoon and you’re on a bike.

• Collect your bikes, your case map and a quick briefing from us.
• In the first chapter, Hugo gives you a practice grid to warm up on, then hands over the five suspect files.
• Ride to three cellar doors and find the evidence markers forensics have hidden, then scan them with your phone.
• Question the suspects and the winery staff who were pouring at the AGM. Answer their wine questions to earn clue cards.
• Cross off one suspect at each stop as the evidence comes in.
• Work through the logic grid on the back of your map and name the killer.

No role-play, no costumes (unless you want to dress up), and nobody has to act in front of anyone. The game runs on your phone. One game access per team, playable on up to two phones.

What to bring

• A pen for marking your map
• A charged phone
• Comfy clothes you can ride in
• A water bottle and sunscreen
• A raincoat if it looks cloudy

We supply the map. We supply the suspects.

• Conrad Greaves, personal assistant: let go by Ava after bottles went missing, and still trying to clear the name
• Kip Ellsworth, financier: a compliment for everyone, and a valuation Ava knew too much about
• Ulysses Northcott, professor: a wine historian who answers most questions with another question
• Lucas Kestrel, security contractor: calm, careful, and sure Ava took the credit for the work
• Beatrix Oakhurst, winemaker: plain-spoken, hard to rattle, and with a past she'd rather not discuss

What’s Included in your game package?

We’ve got everything you need for a fun and comfortable biking experience in Hawke’s Bay. When you hire a bike from us, you’ll receive:

• Well-maintained bikes: Every bike in our fleet is serviced and ready to go, baskets included.
• Helmets and a proper briefing: We fit every rider before you leave and run through the route so you know exactly where you're going.
• Roadside Assistance: In the unlikely event of a flat tyre or mechanical issue, we offer on-call roadside assistance to get you back on the road quickly.
• Wine collection: Buy at any cellar door before 3pm and leave it there. We collect it and have it waiting at base when you return. Your bottles come home safely, whatever you buy.
• Game Access: The game is best played with 2–6 players. You play with access on up to 2 mobile devices per team. Got a larger group? Split into two competing teams of up to 2–6 players per team and race each other to the finish. Each team plays on their own device.
• Itinerary & Winery Bookings: We’ll send your itinerary from the chosen game through to the wineries and help coordinate your stops so you can focus on the investigation.

Not Included

• Transport: to and from On Yer Bike — drive or arrange via local taxi or Uber.
• Tasting Fees: paid directly to each winery you visit ($15–30 per person, per venue).
• Food & Lunch: all meals are extra, but you’ll pass some great spots along the way.

You are welcome to join a group with your own bikes. We will cover the following:

• Game Access: The game is best played with 2–6 players. You play with access on up to 2 mobile devices per team. Got a larger group? Split into two competing teams of up to 2–6 players per team and race each other to the finish. Each team plays on their own device.
• Route Map & Briefing: We provide you with a detailed map of the area and suggestions for the best stops along your route.
• Itinerary & Winery Bookings: We’ll send your itinerary from the chosen game through to the wineries and help coordinate your stops so you can focus on the investigation.

What we do not include:

• Transport to and from On Yer Bike — drive or arrange via local taxi or Uber.
• Tasting Fees - paid directly to each winery you visit ($15–30 per person, per venue).
• Food & Lunch - all meals are extra, but you’ll pass some great spots along the way.
• Roadside service - not available to private bikes.
• Wine collection - not available to private bikes.