Private, Luxury Hawkes Bay Wine Tours
Private, Luxury Hawkes Bay Wine Tours. Visit the best boutique wineries & taste NZ’s iconic wines. Top-Rated & Hosted by 3rd-generation NZ Winemaker.
Our Offerings
All Tours Hosted By Don Bird. Read His Outstanding Reviews On Trip Advisor
The Winemaker's Private Tour
Travel through stunning river valleys with Don, wander hillside vineyards and discover the magnificent patchwork quilt of the world-famous Gimblett Gravels as we try some of the most divine wine and food that Hawke’s Bay has to offer.
Cape Kidnappers Gannet Safari & Private Wine Tour
One Day In Hawke’s Bay: Wine Tour Or Visit The Gannets? Now You Can Do Both with our Cape Kidnappers Gannet Safari & Private Wine Tour! Combine These Two Spectacular Activities For A Fantastic Action-Packed Day Out In Hawke’s Bay – Nature And Wine
Napier Cruise Ship Shore Excursion – Private Tour
The Napier Cruise Ship Private Tour focuses on the special features that make Napier such a unique and wondrous place to visit and explore. Taste wine amongst the vines, explore Napier and more! We personally guarantee to return you in time for your sailing.
Bespoke and Tailored Wine Tour - for larger groups
Explore award-winning wineries & vineyards with our Bespoke and Tailored Winemaker’s Tour. Try some of the most divine wine and food that Hawke’s Bay has to offer.
The Grange Lodge - World Class Accommodation in Esk Valley
Featuring river views, The Grange Lodge provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 16 km from McLean Park. An unforgettable experience in Esk Valley.
UNFORGETTABLE WINE EXPERIENCE
Indulge in the delights of Hawkes Bay Wine Country on your exclusive wine tours. You’ll be chauffeured in style – with luxury, privacy and sophistication unmatched by traditional group tours. As a small, private tour, we prefer to visit the boutique wineries which truly reflect the Hawke’s Bay terroir and take the time to meet and chat with the passionate people who create NZ’s iconic wines.
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Don Bird is a third-generation New Zealand Winemaker with 40 years experience in the Hawkes Bay wine industry. See Don’s outstanding tour reviews here. Don’s Grandparents established the acclaimed Esk Valley Estate Winery in the 1930’s. Don studied Oenology at Roseworthy College in South Australia before returning to New Zealand to take over the winemaking role from his father. Learn more about your host & luxury Hawkes Bay wine tours!
HILARY & JOHN, UK
Now that’s what I call a wine tour! As owners of a small UK vineyard and previous visitors to Hawke’s Bay, we were looking for something that gave us more than a group tour. From the moment Don picked us up in the morning, until the moment we said a somewhat reluctant farewell at the end of the day, we were shown so much more – he really ‘knows his stuff’!!!
JAN & MIKE STRANGER, BC, CANADA
Don’s knowledge of the process of winemaking is outstanding. His understanding of the Hawke’s Bay and Esk Valley regions is thorough and his hospitality is exemplary.
KATHARINE, AUCKLAND
We were fortunate enough to spend a whole day with Don. He imparted his knowledge and passion for Hawkes Bay wines to us throughout the day. His friendliness and humour made us feel welcome and we felt privileged to be in his company. We will fondly remember our tour and highly recommend Don as a host.
DAVID & TRISH SCHISCHKA, AUCKLAN
Don identified what we were looking for and created a day tour to meet our specific needs. Don put together a unique harmony of wine education, access to restricted vineyard areas, wonderful lunch with a blind tasting, local history and sightseeing. A truly educational and memorable experience. Well worth it, highly recommend, do it!
JANET, UK
A friend and I had a private tour with Don — we visited two wineries (one where the tasting experience included five wines) and we enjoyed drives through the beautiful countryside enjoying the experience of seeing NewZealand’s varied landscape as well as a pleasurable tea break at Don’s home. Don is a wonderful tour guide and host who enjoys taking his guests wherever they want to go and from whom much can be learned both about winemaking and about New Zealand.
MARTHA, AUSTRALIA
TRAVEL IS IN A LUXURY 4X4 VEHICLE
In the age we live in, our daily work and activities consume our available time which prevents us from enjoying life. Spending a day taking one of our wine tours in New Zealand can help recharge your energy and take your mind off stressful thoughts. Our country is one of the best wine destinations in the world yet not many have tried wine tasting in Hawke’s Bay. The
Winemaker’s Tour provides you with an opportunity to enjoy some of New Zealand’s best wineries in a cosy, small group tour. If you’re not keen on wine tasting, we can arrange other points of interest to visit such as olive oil and fig farms.
WE OFFER INTIMATE, QUALITY WINE TOURS IN NEW ZEALAND
In the age we live in, our daily work and activities consume our available time which prevents us from enjoying life. Spending a day taking one of our wine tours in New Zealand can help recharge your energy and take your mind off stressful thoughts. Our country is one of the best wine destinations in the world yet not many have tried wine tasting in Hawke’s Bay. The Winemaker’s Tour provides you with an opportunity to enjoy some of New Zealand’s best wineries in a cosy, small group tour. If you’re not keen on wine tasting, we can arrange other points of interest to visit such as olive oil and fig farms.
ABOUT THE WINEMAKER’S TOUR
The years of experience that Don Bird has acquired is irreplaceable and invaluable. His in-depth knowledge of the region will have you wide-eyed and eager to learn. The smaller group tours are ideal for you to gain as much knowledge and thoroughly taste the various wines while asking the relevant winemakers questions about their craft. As a result, you receive a personalised experience that you will appreciate and enjoy.
If you have any questions relating to the tours we conduct or if you want to make a booking, feel free to contact us.
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With private tours, you’ll be able to have more flexibility in your scheduling as well as having more time for you to spend with your friends and family.
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With private tours, you’ll be able to have more flexibility in your scheduling as well as having more time for you to spend with your friends and family.
A Guide for Embarking on a Wine Tour in New Zealand
With private tours, you’ll be able to have more flexibility in your scheduling as well as having more time for you to spend with your friends and family.
Bookings
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Bookings
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Please select your preferred tour type & date, we will
get in touch with you as soon as possible.
CONTACT DON & ROSLYN
If you have any questions about any of their tours, Don and Roslyn would warmly welcome them. You can book online above using the form or contact them directly using the numbers and email address below. They look forward to meeting you and sharing their passion for Hawke’s Bay.
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Mobile: +64 276072396
Mobile: +64 272815738
Email : bookings@thewinemakerstour.nz