Country to Coast self-guided tour

This is our most popular cycle tour! Self guided with transport included, this is the perfect tour for those whose two loves are wine and scenic, easy riding.

Timing

**Duration** - 6 hours
**Start** - Bus departs our store at 10.30am
**Return shuttle** - 4pm from Te Awanga Estate (back in Napier by 4.30pm)

Includes
Every hire includ...Show More

This is our most popular cycle tour! Self guided with transport included, this is the perfect tour for those whose two loves are wine and scenic, easy riding.

Timing

**Duration** - 6 hours
**Start** - Bus departs our store at 10.30am
**Return shuttle** - 4pm from Te Awanga Estate (back in Napier by 4.30pm)

Includes
Every hire includes bike as specified (electric or regular), helmet, lock, bag, map with friendly advice, transport to and from the ride and mechanical assistance for a hassle free hire.

(Our e-bikes come in XXS-XL sizes, minimum height is 140cm. We don't have age restriction as long as riders fit the e-bike and those bellow 18 years old are accompanied with a guardian.
Child pricing - 16 years of age or younger on regular bike.)

About
We will take you and your bike to Black Barn Winery, you can visit their cellar door (and Growers' Market on Saturdays).
From there a short ride with stunning views of Te Mata Peak will see you making your way down the Tukituki River. Visit another cellar doors nearby before a gorgeous cycle along the riverbank to the coast. Haumoana and Te Awanga villages will welcome you with cafes (one of which offers wine tasting too) and 3 more wineries. Return to Napier by our shuttle bus leaving from Te Awanga Estate at 4pm.

If you wish to have lunch at one of the wineries, we recommend making a booking (essential on weekends) as they are very popular. Please get in touch with us if you would like help planning times.

Visit

[Black Barn] (https://www.blackbarn.com/)
open Mon-Sun, wine tasting, platter, booking recommended
**Grower's Market on Saturdays**

[Te Mata Estate] (https://www.temata.co.nz/)
open Mon-Sun, wine tasting only, walk-ins welcome

[Askerne] (https://askernewines.co.nz/)
open Mon-Sun, wine tasting & picnic, booking recommended

[Elephant Hill] (https://elephanthill.co.nz/)
open Fri-Mon, wine tastings only, booking recommended

[Clearview Estate] (https://www.clearviewestate.co.nz/)
open Wed-Sun, restaurant and cellar door, booking recommended

[Te Awanga] (https://teawangaestate.co.nz/)
open Mon-Sun, restaurant and cellar door, booking recommended

[Hygge Café at Clifton] (https://www.hyggeatcliftonbay.nz/)
open Mon-Sun, cabinet and lunch menu and offers wine tasting too

For your coffee needs there are **Haumoana Coffee** and **Brown Dog Espresso** along the way.

*Wineries open for business and their opening times vary season to season. We will do our best to let you know what wineries we expect to be open on the day of your tour. Please contact us if you wish to know this before your ride.*

Cruise ship passengers

Start time is indicative only, bikes will be ready for you at the store opening time, which on a cruise ship day is as early as the ship arrival. Return shuttle will be advised on the day to suit your departure time. We'll make sure you will be back comfortably on time.
For more details please visit our [cruise ship passengers page] (https://www.bikehirenapier.co.nz/cruise-ship-passengers)