Page 32 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

napier gourmet hawkes bay by bicycle approximate duration 61/2 hours npe-ea hawkes bay is renowned for its fresh produce numerous wineries with their fine vintages spectacular rivers and countryside today you will enjoy a semi-guided bike tour of the famous ngatarawa triangle which includes cycling to local wineries for wine tasting coffee and olive oil tasting in a beautiful mediterranean-style garden and a gourmet lunch at a local winery featuring delectable hawkes bay food and wine your gourmet countryside tour paddock view farm garden depart the pier by minivan and travel to the farm of mike and julie russell organic plum and asparagus growers as well as sheep farmers they have lived on the property for 12 years on arrival you will enjoy a tour of their beautiful mediterranean-style garden before tucking into a delicious morning tea of coffee and home-made muffins while on site you will also enjoy an olive oil tasting and learn all about the fruit growing area of hawkes bay ngatarawa triangle then it s time to set out on the bikes to enjoy tastings of some of hawkes bay s finest foods and wines while at the same time taking in the superb scenery of the ngatarawa triangle glide past vineyards olive groves ostrich farms orchards horse studs and farmland all on flat terrain with wonderful vistas your guide will follow up behind in a jeep and make a few stops to describe different points of interest along the way you will visit three local vineyards which could include ngatarawa wines trinity hill winery hatton estate and alpha domus winery lunch and refreshments morning tea tastings of wines and olive oil and a gourmet platter lunch are inclusive in your fabulous day cycling the gorgeous hawkes bay countryside shopping wines and condiments can be purchased from the cellar door of each winery visited notes cycling is on flat and easy terrain and you will cover between 15-20 kilometres throughout the day this tour is suitable for adults aged 18 to 80 years a private back-up vehicle will be on hand should you run out of puff and can also be used to carry your cellar purchases be sure to bring along a bottle of water and some sunscreen napier 60 61 napier

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