Napier City Bike Hire & Tours makes exploring Hawke’s Bay easy with e-bikes, casual hire, self-guided winery rides, group tours, and shuttles. Since 2014, the company has delivered expert service, quality bikes, and unforgettable trail experiences.
Coast to country
The ultimate Hawke’s Bay wine ride! This self-guided day tour combines easy, scenic cycling with cellar-door indulgence. Starting at Clifton Bay, you’ll follow the Cape Coast and Tukituki River valley past estuary wetlands and vineyards, with views of Cape Kidnappers and Te Mata Peak.
Along the way, enjoy up to six wineries and local eateries including Hygge Café, Clearview Estate, Elephant Hill, Askerne, Craggy Range, Te Mata Estate, Black Barn and Village Vineyards.
Includes e-bike or regular bike, helmet, bag, route map, shuttles, and full mechanical support for a hassle-free experience.
Distance and duration: 20 km, 6 hours including stops and shuttles. Cost: E-bike $140, regular bike $95, child $75 (regular bike, 16 and younger)
Schedule: Departs Napier 10.30am, return shuttle at 4pm
Great escape
Leave the city behind and discover Hawke’s Bay’s stunning coastal trails and river valley vineyards.
This self-guided day tour begins in Napier and follows the coast and Tukituki River, with estuary wetlands, vineyard views, and stops at up to five cellar doors including Askerne, Craggy Range, Te Mata Estate, Black Barn and Village Vineyards. Highlights include the Atea a Rangi Star Compass and views of Te Mata Peak.
Includes e-bike or regular bike, helmet, bag, route map, return shuttle, and mechanical support for a hassle-free experience.
Distance and duration: 28 km, 5-7 hours including stops and shuttle. Schedule: Start 9.00–11.30 am from our Napier shop, return shuttle from Black Barn at 4pm Cost: E-bike $120; regular bike $75; child $55 (regular bike, 16 and younger)
Waterways to wineries
Enjoy a relaxed, self-guided cycle from Napier’s historic Ahuriri to some of Hawke’s Bay’s most iconic wineries. Ride through vibrant waterfront, estuary wetlands alive with birdlife, and finish your day at up to three cellar doors including Crab Farm, Mission Estate, and Church Road.
Choose between a 16 km (1.5 hrs) or 30 km (2.5 hrs) route — both easy, flat trails with plenty of time to stop and explore.
Tour includes e-bike or regular bike hire, helmet, bag, route map, return shuttle, and mechanical support for a hassle-free experience.
Distance and duration: 16-30 km 4–6 hours including stops and shuttle.
Schedule: Start 9.00–11.30 am from our Napier shop, return shuttle from Black Barn at 4pm Cost: E-bike $110; regular bike $65; child $45 (regular bike, 16 and younger)
Casual bike hire and e-bikes
Explore Hawke’s Bay your way with our fleet of quality bikes — from the latest step-through e-bikes to cruisers, tandems, and family options. Collect your bike from our central Napier shop, right by the cycle trails, and set off at your own pace.
Hire includes helmet, bag, lock, map, and on-call mechanical assistance — all inclusive, no hidden extras. Perfect for a quick spin, a winery ride, or a multi-day adventure.
Duration: From 1 hour to multi-day Cost: E-bikes from $40; regular bikes from $25
Multi-day cycling itineraries
Extend your Hawke’s Bay holiday with our fully supported multi-day cycling itineraries. Ride at your own pace along stunning coastal paths, river trails, and vineyard routes, while discovering the very best of our region’s renowned food and wine country.
From sipping world-class wines at boutique cellar doors to enjoying gourmet local produce and breathtaking scenery, each day brings new highlights. We’ll take care of the logistics — luggage transfers, shuttles, and bike hire — so you can simply relax and enjoy the journey.
Our expert team tailors each itinerary to suit your interests, ensuring every detail is covered for an unforgettable cycling experience.
Cost: E-bikes from $175; regular bikes from $90. Duration: 2–5 days or longer
Group tours
From birthday celebrations and wedding parties to team-building days or school outings, our group cycling tours are the perfect way to connect and explore Hawke’s Bay together.
Choose from wine trails, coastal rides, or riverside routes, with stops at cellar doors, cafes, or cultural highlights along the way. We provide e-bikes, regular bikes, kids’ options, and trailers, making it easy for riders of all ages and abilities to join in.
Our team handles everything — shuttles from your accommodation or deliveries to you, route planning and hospitality stops, maps, and on-call support — so you can simply turn up, hop on, and enjoy the ride.
