Hawke's Bay Wine Tours & Holidays

Everyone travelling on an Intrepid trip must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of carriage. 

All travellers are required to produce:  

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

• All children aged 5 to 17 years old must provide proof of vaccination (if eligible), proof of recovery or a negative COVID-19 test.

• If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons, you may apply for an exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. To apply, you must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional. 

In all cases, you must be fully inoculated. This means you must receive the full dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine and allow enough time for immunity to take effect. Each COVID-19 vaccine has different dosages and timeframes for inoculation, so please check the relevant medical advice associated with your vaccine.

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Hawke's Bay Airport is a 10 minutes drive from Napier's city centre and 25 minutes from Hastings by car. Flights are available from major New Zealand airport hubs such as Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Air Napier also offers flights from the small town of Gisborne. If you are travelling to Hawke's Bay by car, it is a 90 minute drive from Taupo or a 3 hour drive from Wellington. 

Read more about how to get from Auckland to Hawke's Bay

The best way to get around Hawke's Bay is either by car or joining a tour. While it is possible to explore the area using public transport, this can limit your options when it comes to which wineries you can visit and how long you can stay at each one as this depends on the bus timetable. Many rural wineries cannot be reached by public transport. 

Any time is a good time to visit Hawke’s Bay. This pretty wine growing region is one of the sunniest places in New Zealand and can get delightfully warm in summer. Don't be surprised if you find yourself walking around Napier in shorts and a t-shirt. The weather can get crisp in winter but temperatures seldom drop below five degrees Celcius. Autumn brings the colour of the leaves changing from green to red and gold and spring is perfect for strolling and cycling. 

Read more about the weather in Hawke's Bay

Clothes you can layer work best if you're travelling around Hawke's Bay as it can be quite warm in the middle of the day, even in winter. Add a jumper or jacket, wet weather gear, sunscreen, a hat and a beanie. Comfortable shoes are also a must for walking through the vineyards and strolling around Napier. 

Hawke's Bay is a rural destination so people tend to dress casually. Smart casual is the norm at most restaurants, aside from the signature ones in Napier where locals dress up for a 'night on the town'. 

The is good WiFi coverage throughout most of Hawke's Bay aside from a few rural areas where the signal can be weak. 

The is good mobile coverage throughout most of Hawke's Bay aside from a few rural areas where the signal can be weak. 

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. However, we’re always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

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