Uncover Secrets, Solve Clues & Sip Wine Along the Way
Ready for an adventure that blends vineyards, puzzles, and storytelling? On Yer Bike Winery Tours now offers two immersive experiences in the heart of Hawke’s Bay — The Winemaker’s Lost Journal treasure hunt and a thrilling Winery Murder Mystery Game. Pedal through the vines, uncover hidden clues, and discover local wines as you play detective for the day. Perfect for groups, friends, or team outings.
CHOOSE YOUR CASE
Assemble your team of 2 – 6 hunters and choose a treasure hunt or murder mystery to solve.
PICK YOUR BIKES
Come to On Yer Bike Winery Tours to rent bikes and start looking for clues.
START FINDING CLUES
Head to a local winery and start finding clues to solve the case.
The Winemaker's Lost Journal.
Find the journal that holds the secrets and legacy to fabled winemaker Elias Thorne.
The Case of the Murdered Wine Critic
The dazzling wine critic Archibald Duke has been found murdered, can you folow the clues and find the killer?
Your next bike tour in wine country is an adventure
Cycle around local wineries solving puzzles and uncovering secrets. Our winery treasure hunt/scavenger hunt and murder mystery game give a unique Hawke’s Bay cycling adventure. It all takes place in the Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing Regions, following local cycle paths to five wineries.
It’s a great way to explore the region, discover the enjoyment of wine, plus a great bonding experience, especially for corporate events, families or large groups.
What a winery murder mystery / treasure hunt entails.
Gather your team – up to six people per team. If you need more purchase more games!
1. Check In & Get Your Gear
Start your adventure at On Yer Bike Winery Tours in Hastings. We will get you kitted out with your pre-booked bike or e-bike, a map of participating wineries, and get you on your way.
2. Log into the game.
Open the browser on your smartphone or tablet and use the link and code in the email to connect to the game. Go through the intro and health and safety pages. Your first chapter will give you the first winery to head to.
3. Follow the Clues Through Wine Country
Pedal at your own pace through the Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels wine regions, visiting local wineries. At each stop, search for hidden QR codes, decode riddles, and uncover secrets that bring you closer to finding the missing journal pages.
4. Taste, Explore & Enjoy the Journey
Between puzzles, enjoy optional wine tastings, food platters, or a relaxed lunch stop at one of the participating cellar doors. The route is mostly flat and scenic — perfect for casual riders and explorers alike.
4. Solve the Mystery & Return to On Yer Bike
When you’ve gathered all the journal fragments, piece together the clues to reveal what really happened to the elusive winemaker. Return to On Yer Bike by 5 PM to complete your journey — and celebrate your success!
