Private 7.5-Hour Winery Combo

Hawke's Bay: Private Cape Kidnappers Gannet & Winery Tour

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from $1,214 per group

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Duration: 7.5 hours
Meeting point: Your accommodation
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Gannet Safaris Overland

Overview

This private day tour from Gannet Safaris Overland packs three of Hawke's Bay's signature experiences into 7.5 hours: the Cape Kidnappers gannet colony, wine country, and Te Mata Peak. Pickup is personal, from your accommodation, in a Range Rover with an experienced local guide. The run finishes back at your door by 4:00 pm.

The first block is a 3-hour overland gannet safari. You cross a working coastal farm and enter a wildlife sanctuary to reach the world's largest mainland gannet colony, all without walking. After the birds, the day shifts to food and wine: a platter lunch with tasting at Craggy Range, then a second tasting at another local winery.

The final leg is a drive up Te Mata Peak for views over the hills, coast, and vineyards. Because the tour is private to your party, the itinerary flexes, and the guide can add a stop such as the Honey House, a third winery, or a local artisan producer depending on your interests and timing.

From$1,214 per group

Duration7.5 hours

What's Included

Included

Personal pick-up from accommodation
Luxury Range Rover transport
Experienced local guide
3-hour Cape Kidnappers Gannet Safari
Visit to a local winery (Craggy Range) for a platter lunch and wine tasting
Visit to a second winery for wine tasting
Drive to Te Mata Peak for panoramic views
Flexible itinerary for additional stops
Return to accommodation

Not Included

Accommodation
Additional food and drinks not mentioned
Personal expenses

Run byGannet Safaris Overland

Itinerary

Hotel pickupYour guide collects you from your accommodation at about 8:30 am in a luxury Range Rover.
Gannet safariA 3-hour Cape Kidnappers Gannet Safari crosses a working coastal farm into a wildlife sanctuary, reaching the gannet colony with no walking required.
Winery lunchA platter lunch and wine tasting at Craggy Range, a local Hawke's Bay winery.
Second tastingA second winery visit for another wine tasting.
Te Mata PeakA drive up to Te Mata Peak for panoramic views across hills, coast, and vineyards.
Flexible extra stopOptional additional stop, such as the Honey House, another winery, or a local artisan producer, depending on interests and timing.
Return transferDrop-off back at your accommodation by 4:00 pm.

Pickup: Included

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before booking.

The view over Napier Port and Hawke's Bay from Bluff Hill at midday with a railing in the foreground

No walking. The gannet colony is reached entirely by vehicle, across farmland and through a sanctuary. No walking is needed for this part of the day.
Private format. The tour runs for your party only, with a local guide and a luxury Range Rover. That means the pace and the extra stop can be shaped around what you want to see.
Food and drink. A platter lunch and one wine tasting at Craggy Range are included, plus a tasting at a second winery. Any other food, drinks, or personal purchases are at your own cost.
Full-day pace. Expect roughly 7.5 hours door to door, with pickup around 8:30 am and return by 4:00 pm. It is a full-day commitment rather than a short outing.
Photography. The day pairs close-up views of gannets with wide panoramas from Te Mata Peak. The peak stop offers panoramic views over the coast, hills, and vineyards.
What to budget. Lunch, two tastings, transport, and the gannet safari are covered in the tour price. Anything extra at the wineries or the optional Honey House stop is paid for on the day.

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Common issues. Additional food and drinks beyond those named, plus personal expenses, are not covered, so budget for extras at the wineries or the optional Honey House stop. The day is long, around 7.5 hours, which may not suit travellers wanting a short outing.

Common Questions

Is Pickup Included?

Yes. The guide collects you personally from your accommodation in a luxury Range Rover at about 8:30 am and returns you by 4:00 pm. No separate meeting point is needed.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full day runs 7.5 hours, from pickup around 8:30 am to return by 4:00 pm. Of that, the gannet safari itself takes 3 hours.

Is Lunch Included?

A platter lunch and wine tasting at Craggy Range are included, along with a second wine tasting at another winery. Additional food and drinks, and anything you buy at the optional extra stops, are not included.

Is There Much Walking?

No. The gannet colony is reached overland by vehicle, with no walking required.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Can The Itinerary Be Customised?

Yes. Since the tour is private, the guide can add a flexible stop depending on your interests and timing, such as the local Honey House, another winery, or an artisan producer. The core elements, gannets, two wineries, and Te Mata Peak, stay in place.