At a Glance
Bike and wine your way into the Wine Capital region of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, on this 3 day self-guided bike baycation. This curated itinerary offers a perfect short escape on cycling the best scenic trails direct to world class wineries, all experienced while riding on fun e-bikes with full support.
Your cycling adventure begins in in the Wine Capital of Hawke’s Bay in Napier, where over 2 days you’ll bike on flat, easy off-road trails that lead to some of the region's most exquisite wineries. You will be riding on dedicated cycle pathways, through coastal, orchard and vineyard country and staying in a boutique accommodation in the charming town of Havelock North. Your cycling adventure begins with exploring the breathtaking Ahuriri Estuary Trails where two exceptional wineries await your exploration. ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 2 nights accommodation at Mangapapa Homestead on a twin share basis
- Meals as specified
- Hawkes Bay Airport return transfers
- Electric bike, helmet, pannier bag, gel seats, water bottle, cellphone holder, carrier bag
- Detailed pre-departure briefing
- Route maps (google docs + paper maps) and online support with trail info
- Van shuttle rides on specified days
- Full back-up and support while on the trails
Itinerary
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Approx. 30-45km (19-28 miles), moderate grade Enjoy a pick-up transfer from Hawke’s Bay Airport and journey to your boutique accommodation at Mangapapa Homestead. Unwind in your oasis surrounded by landscaped century old trees, gardens and orchards. Time depending, relax with a refreshing dip in the pool or treat yourself with a massage at the spa and wellness sanctuary (at own expense). Today, you’ll embark on a cycling adventure spanning 30-45 kilometers along the gently undulating pathways encircling the Ahuriri Estuary Trails. These versatile trails offer a captivating journey, commencing with a refreshing coastal ride leading to Bayview, and then guiding you through the captivating Ahuriri Estuary Trails towards Taradale, where two exceptional wineries await your exploration. |
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Your adventure begins at our starting point with a comprehensive tour briefing, and you'll have the opportunity to select the perfect bike for your ride. The start time is flexible, granting you the freedom to unwind or journey here in the morning. As you pedal along, you can pause for a delightful lunch or morning tea at the Crab Farm winery, followed by a brief cycle onward to the esteemed Church Road and Mission Estate wineries. Along the way, tantalise on a delectable winery platter lunch at Clearview Estate, Mission or Church Road paired with picturesque views. The remainder of the day is yours to relish as you cycle back to our Ahuriri base. Opt for the direct route, or opt for a more extensive ride by including extra kilometers and journeying back via Napier, extending your route to a total of 45 kilometers. Regardless of the path you choose, you'll be treated to a wealth of captivating sights throughout your journey. Come evening, enjoy a gourmet ‘paddock to plate’ 5 course degustation dinner boasting seasonal ingredients and using fruit and vegetables grown in the hotel kitchen garden and surrounding orchards. |
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Approx. 16-35km (10-22 miles), moderate grade Savour a gourmet breakfast and when you are ready to go (mid-morning is good) come to our base, collect your bikes and get your instructions and map to begin your cycle to Cape Kidnappers. You can visit one or all of the Cape Kidnappers cluster of wineries – Elephant Hill, Clearview and Te Awanga Estate for wine tastings. Tantalise on a delightful lunch (cost to be paid direct to winery) is at the gorgeous Clearview Estate. |
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Your van will pick you up after lunch (around 4pm and to be confirmed on the day) to transport you back to your hotel. Alternatively, spend more time here with some time shopping in Napier, take an Art Deco walking tour, visit the Farmers Market (Sundays only), take a tour out to the Cape Kidnappers Gannet colony before heading back to your hotel. (Please note: these additional activities are at own expense). |
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This morning, enjoy a leisurely gourmet breakfast followed by a lovely stroll at the serene gardens, a perfect time to reflect on your incredible escape before your private transfer to Hawke’s Bay Airport for your onward travels. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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More Info
- The departure and finish point is Napier
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Napier. Major airlines flies to most New Zealand international airports and connect frequent daily domestic flight to the Hawke's Bay airport, Napier.
Hawke's Bay is a sunny region with most areas having over 2000 hours per year. Hawke’s Bay is less windy than many other coastal areas of New Zealand, experiencing a high frequency of very light winds. The climate in Napieer is mild, and generally warm and temperate. At an average temperature of 19.0 °C, January is the hottest month of the year. In July, the average temperature is 8.7 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
