A cycling experience giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy tasting some of Hawkes Bay's finest foods and wines, while at the same time, taking in the superb scenery of the Ngatarawa Triangle. Cycle past vineyards, olive groves, orchards, horse studs, and farmland - all on flat terrain with wonderful vistas. The longest ride is 35km, but fewer wineries can be visited, less distance travelled, and a more leisurely pace taken, to soak up the sun and enjoy the ambiance of the wineries and surrounding countryside. It is a fun and healthy way to see and enjoy the countryside that is the world-renowned Ngatarawa Triangle grape growing region on the scenic Heretaunga Plains in Hawkes Bay. The cycling experience includes the Gimblett Gravels appellation. You can choose a wine tour route to match your level of fitness - 2 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours or 7 hours . Generally up to seven wineries can be visited on a self-guided tour using a map provided. All offer the opportunity to taste the wines and have outside seating where you can enjoy the superb settings before moving on. Some cycling is 'off-road' through vineyards and olive groves.

NB: Some wineries charge for tastings. Wine purchases you make along the way can be collected prior to your return transfer.

The Bikes:

Mountain Bikes - All our 21 gear Mountain Bikes are fitted with comfortable cycle seats.

Tandems - A fun way for two to get around the countryside.

All bike hires include safety helmets (which are compulsory for all cycle riders in New Zealand), baskets and/or backpacks (for your provisions), and visibility flags (to enhance visibility on the road). All bikes are fitted with stands and there are facilities at the wineries for cycle parking in bike racks.