Wine Tour: Explore NZ's Oldest Winery

Indulge in an afternoon of relaxation and exquisite wine and gin tasting on this tour in Napier. Visit NZ’s oldest winery, enjoy seated wine tasting, and explore Napiers iconic Art Nouveau building.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mission Estate Winery - Delight in an extensive wine tasting experience, enriched by the history of the 120-year-old Mission House and the Marist Brothers Missionaries. After the tasting, there will be time to explore the Mission House and its underground cellar.
  • Roys Hill - Visit a vineyard on Gimblett Gravels Road and gain insights into…
What's Included
  • Wine tasting fees included
  • Complimentary wine, cheese, and biscuits
  • Complimentary packaged wine tasting glass from Mission Estate
  • Free pick up and drop off at your accommodation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join this delightful wine tour for an afternoon filled with relaxation, excellent wine, and wonderful company.

  • Explore New Zealand’s oldest winery, The Mission, with a tasting and tour.
  • Journey through the vineyards of the renowned Gimblett Gravels wine-growing region.
  • Gain insights into grape growing from your guide, a retired grape grower.
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Location
Mission Estate Winery
198 Church Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sightsee62268541545
Jan 4, 2026
Excellent value - John was informative and friendly. The Mission was our first port of call. Initially run by monks/brothers it is an exquisite art deco building. The range of wines was huge and the young lady who ran the session knew her stuff. Two more wineries followed each having their own idiosyncratic touch. Organisation was flawless and Ross contacted us directly. I cannot recommend the tour highly enough - do it - what is not to like?
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Anonymous
Oct 19, 2025
Great wines & experience - Really tasty wine and gin (it's easy to fall on crappy wine in NZ sadly), generous pours in every venue. Knowledgable, detailed explanations in every winery, and by Ross the guide throughout the way! The groups are small and intimate, so you don't feel like a cruise herd anywhere :) and the pickup/drop off from any point you are is really convenient.
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B747sw
Jul 26, 2025
A great afternoon - Had a wonderful afternoon with Ross, friendly, knowledgeable and very easy going made both me and my partner very happy. We visited 3 great vineyards. It is great that he ran the tour even though it was only the 2 of us. Thank you Ross, hopefully we visit again sometime soon - or hope you come visit Tasmania. S & A
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Slfar2022
Jul 13, 2025
Fun in Napier - Ross collected us from our hotel and whilst we were a group of five friends, three additional fun and friendly guests joined our tour. It was a very informative tour with lovely wines and exquisite gins. A great afternoon outing in Napier.
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Lia_d
May 18, 2025
Awesome - Lovely afternoon at some great wineries and a gin bar. Ross was a great host! Mission Winery was amazing
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234anirband
Feb 28, 2025
Looking to experience Napier's wine and gin scene - reach out to Ross at Vine & Views - Hands down the best guide for an intro to Napier's wine and gin experience: Mr Ross Lepper of Vine & Views Tours. We were lucky to get introduced to him by Napier's i-Visit information center through which we booked the afternoon tour Why is the experience with Ross unique and a must do - it's his passion for Agrifood sector of 30+years, I believe, his life in Napier and his personal touch, not to mention his knowledge, network with the local industry, and his personal touch of hospitality. If looking for a local wine tour in Napier, choose Ross. Thank you Ross for sharing your passion with us.
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Aoife_b
Jan 25, 2025
The best wine tasting tour - Had a great time visiting 3 different winery’s! Ross was a great tour guide, would highly recommend!
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Ian_r
Jan 19, 2026
Good little tour.... - Good little tour. Guide was very helpful and the door to door service was great. One of the vineyards was closed but was compensated with a bottle of wine 🍷
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Andrew_l
Dec 13, 2025
All questions answered by each vineyard - You might not get round all 4 wineries. And would recommend going on a full stomach. Provides an excellent overview of local wines and the reasons for limitations.
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Road20148746619
Sep 5, 2025
Winery tour - Really enjoyed mission estate so much history couldn't do the gin tasting but another winery was pask which was just as nice.
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From $108
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).