BAYCATION 2 Day Cycle Tour
BAYCATION Two-Day, Two-Night Self-Guided Package Tour
Our famous Tākaro Trails 2 Day Baycation Package provides you with the best two days riding, wining and dining on the Hawke’s Bay Trails. It’s quick and easy – all you have to do is choose your dates and turn up…we look forward to giving you the Tākaro welcome when you come to us for your ultimate quickie getaway!
Tākaro Package Tours include bike hire (standard or Ebike), accommodation (comfort motel or boutique hotel), tour logistics (bag movements, shuttles, routes and back up support).
Baycation - the Ultimate Quickie Getaway!
LUX Hotel Package Price $895pp.
Includes Electric Bike Hire with No Worries Upgrade, 2 nights accommodation in 4.5 Star Hotel, Tākaro Tour logistics (shuttles, routes & back up).
COMFORT Motel Package Price $695pp.
Includes Electric Bike Hire with No Worries Upgrade, 2 nights accommodation in Comfort Motel, Tākaro Tour logistics (shuttles, routes & back up).
LUX Hotel Package – the Crown Hotel in Ahuriri, Napier, offers luxurious waterfront accommodation with stunning ocean views, combining modern amenities and historic charm (or equivalent if not available). A very short 2 minute walk to our base.
Standard Motel Package – the Rocks Motel in Westshore, Napier. Very convenient to the row of bars and restaurants overlooking the Napier harbour. Excellent comfortable motel facilities. A short 10 minute walk to our base.
Based on 2 people in a studio room (double or twin), subject to availability.
Included in BOTH Packages: ride an effortless e-bike, have fun and arrive in style at the winery cellardoors! Easy to do the longer distances each day if you want to ride more.
Standard Pushbikes available – just let us know your choice and we will book for you.
There are “No Worries” to be had on your tour! Included in your package: guaranteed best bikes, extra-comfortable gel seat cover, a bottle of water, mobile phone holder, bike theft insurance, plus an all-important carrier bag (to hold all the bottles of wine that you will buy!).
There are approx 200km of Hawke’s Bay Trails criss-crossing our region. We will provide you the routes to follow (via an online app). These range from 35-65km each day. What will you do? BEAST mode it? or keep your energy for FEAST mode?
Get in touch if you’re keen on your own room, we can apply a single supplement. From $250-450 (depending on what type of accommodation you choose).
All bookings are subject to availability + terms and conditions.
Packages may not be available public holidays and event weekends, contact the friendly Tākaro Team to check before booking.
BAYCATION 2 Day Itinerary
Travel to Hawke’s Bay – are you flying or driving? If you arrive before 12pm you can get riding on arrival day!
Ride 1: Ahuriri Estuary Ride
Start your Hawke’s Baycation adventure with a 40 – 65km cycle along flat, scenic trails around the Ahuriri Estuary, via Bayview visiting Crab Farm, Church Road and Mission Estate wineries. Book your lunch at Church Road or Mission Estate and eat in style.
FEAST MODE 40km: Enjoy a cruisey return to Ahuriri via the direct loop estuary trails, or
BEAST MODE 65km: Cycle the extra route up the river trails to Puketapu to visit the iconic pub and return to Ahuriri via the Tutaekuri River trails to Marine Parade and north to the port.
Ride 2: Cape Kidnappers & Havelock North Ride
After a relaxed breakfast in Ahuriri, get started on a 35-60km cycle to Havelock North.
You have two options today:
FEAST MODE 45km: Ride the coast and explore the best of award-winning wineries, including the Te Awanga treats – Elephant Hill, Clearview before heading to Havelock North along a quick 13km ride down the Tukituki River trails to Askerne, Te Mata and Black Barn. All have amazing cellardoors and leisurely lunch options. Shuttle back to Napier.
BEAST MODE 60km: Starting from our base in Ahuriri Napier, follow the coast down to Clive where you will turn inland up the Ngaruroro Trails to Bridge Pa. Then its onwards through Hastings City to end at Havelock North village.
Baycation:- Cycle Plus...
There are over 200km of cycle trails waiting for you in Hawke’s Bay! Your Baycation is a great starting point to give you a taste of everything Hawke’s Bay has to offer. Consider adding some of our favourite cycling-adjacent activities seen here…
Or! Make sure you have more time when you return to Hawke’s Bay and check out our five-day fully-guided UNCORKED cycle tour of Hawke’s Bay.
