Takaro Tasters - Day Rides
If you don't have time to complete a 3 or 5 day tour just now, why not try one of our "Takaro Tasters" and sample the joys of cycle touring for a few short hours.
Recommended options include:
'Havelock North and Cape Coast Wineries'.
Featuring our new section of the national cycleway trail! Gorgeous! (Approx. 5 hours)
Up to 7 Wineries, 16km of largely 'off road' trails.
A great new ride featuring 7 fine wineries and a fabulous ride on both our Rotary Pathway and the 'all new' Black Bridge to Te Awanga section of the National Cycleway.
From Red Barrell winery in Havelock North you make your way to Black Barn Vineyard and Te Mata Estate winery before joining the Rotary Pathway at River Rd. From here you enjoy an 8km 'off road' ride through stunning orchard country before joining the coastal path to visit Beach House Wines, Elephant Hill Winery, Clearview Estate and Te Awanga Estate.
Cost including bike and helmet hire, transfer to/from the Napier or Hastings i-Site, riding instructions and water bottle: (Min. 2 persons per booking)
01 Oct '11 - 30 Sep '12: $65.00 per person
NB: Some wineries charge for tastings. We can collect any wine purchases you make.
'Leisurely Gimblett Gravels'
The tour for Serious Wine Lovers! Up to 9 Wineries, 12km (Approx. 5 hours)
If wine is your passion then this is the ride for you! You and your bike will be dropped off at the Unison Estate winery to commence your day in the world famous Gimblett Gravels appellation.
From Unison you make your way around the following fabulous wineries ending your ride at Sileni Estate. From here we will collect and transport you back to the Napier or Hastings i-Site. Wineries visited:
• Unison Estate
• Te Awa
• Trinity Hill
• Salvare Estate
• Ngatarawa & Farmgate
• Triangle Cellars: Bridge Pa Vineyard, Bush Hawk Vineyard, Hawkes Ridge Wine Estate
• Abbey Cellars
• Alpha Domus
• Sileni Estates
Cost including bike and helmet hire, transfer to/from the Napier or Hastings i-Site, riding instructions and water bottle: (Min. 2 persons per booking)
01 Oct '11 - 30 Sep '12: $65.00 per person
NB: Some wineries charge for tastings. We can collect any wine purchases you make.
Platter lunches available for purchase or include a picnic lunch at a cost of $15.00 per person.
'Ahuriri to Havelock North'
35km one way (approx. 4 hours)
Departing the port village of Ahuriri follow the Rotary pathway to the Napier CBD, a world renowned Art Deco treasure.
From here you ride South along Marine Parade and enjoy spectacular views out towards Cape Kidnappers before continuing on to the settlement of Clive, a great place for a refreshment stop.
From Clive the pathway continues to East Clive before turning inland through orchard country to Havelock North. A visit to Te Mata Estate and Black Barn Vineyard wineries is 'a must' on the final leg into Havelock North village. You will then be transferred by mini bus back to your accommodation.
Cost including bike and helmet hire, transfer back to accommodation, riding instructions and water bottle:
01 Oct '11 - 30 Sep '12: $60.00 per person
'Coastline and Taradale Wineries'
35km round trip (approx. 4 hours)
Departing the Napier CBD on the dedicated 'walking and cycling' Rotary Pathway, follow the coast South along Marine Parade and enjoy spectacular views out towards Cape Kidnappers.
After riding 10km you turn inland at Awatoto and follow the country track along the Tutaekuri River to Taradale. Taradale is the home of two of New Zealand's finest wineries, The Mission Estate and Church Rd. We recommend you visit to sample their wines and enjoy the atmosphere before cycling back to Napier via the port village of Ahuriri with its many cafes and bars.
Cost including bike and helmet hire, transfers if required, riding instructions and water bottle:
01 Oct '11 - 30 Sep '12: $55.00 per person
Casual hire of a touring bike and helmet also available:
Min 2 hour hire $30.00
4 Hour hire $40.00
7 Hour hire $50.00
