Thoughts and Musings

January Winery Openings & Events

Start the New Year in Wine Country As we step into the new year, wine lovers have plenty to celebrate with exciting winery openings and winter events happening throughout January. Whether you're looking for a grand opening to attend or festive winter experiences at...

Festive Bicycles

Winery Holiday Opening Hours 2025/2026

The festive season is almost here, and if a cellar door visit is on your Christmas or New Year itinerary, you'll need to know when your favourite Hawke's Bay wineries are pouring. To make your holiday planning seamless, we've gathered the vital holiday opening...

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How Much Does a Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour Cost?

If you're planning a trip to Hawke’s Bay—whether you’re from overseas, from another part of New Zealand, or even just looking for a fun local outing—a key question is: What does a wine tour cost these days? The answer depends on the kind of experience you want: a...

Plan a Girls’ Day Out on Bikes.

When looking at Napier Wine Tours, few experiences match the sheer joy of a girls' day out spent cycling through vineyards, sipping world-class wines, and soaking up the scenic beauty of Hawke’s Bay. If you're looking for a fun and memorable way to celebrate a hens'...

A Journey Exploring 6 Local Wines

As you ride around the Hawke's Bay, an area well known for its wine making expertise, in your exploration of local wines you may wish to drop into a winery or two and participate in a local wine tasting. After all that is the main premise of what On Yer Bike Winey...

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Wine Tasting – How Much Do You Drink?

Enjoying your day out. For the wine enthusiast there is no better day than being out and about, visiting local wineries in the Bridge Pa Triangle or Gimblett Gravels wine growing regions and participating in a wine tasting. What better way to discover new flavours,...