The Best Laid Plans Plans change. Someone drops out, the weather looks grim, a friend decides they want an e-bike after all. Here's how each of...
Thoughts and Musings
How to Get Your Wine Home When You Cycle the Wineries
The short answer Buy as many bottles as you like, then leave them at the cellar door. We collect them from the winery and have them ready for you at...
Am I fit enough to cycle the wineries?
Most people are, yes. Our shortest ride is about 12 km on an easy, flat stretch of the Hawke’s Bay Trails: Wineries Ride, with no road riding and...
Bridge Pa or Gimblett Gravels? How to Choose Your Winery Bike Route
Both routes start at our gate on State Highway 50 at Roys Hill, which sits right on the border between the two wine districts. That's the whole...
Where to Stop for Lunch on a Hawke’s Bay Winery Bike Ride
Lunch is probably the single most-asked-about part of the day after the wine itself, and there's a reason for that. There are no shops on the...
Do You Need to Book Wine Tastings in Hawke’s Bay?
The short version: it always depends on how many in your group. This is a question that we get more than any other. Fair enough, too, as the answer...
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...
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...
How Much Does a Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour Cost?
Updated 12 November 2026: prices and tasting fees refreshed for the 2026/27 season. If you're planning a trip to Hawke’s Bay—whether you’re from...