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Hawke's Bay Historic Wineries Tour - Featuring NZ oldest Winery is a tour in Napier. Hawke's Bay Historic Wineries Tour - Featuring NZ oldest Winery has a rating of 5.00/5.00.

Step back in time on our Hawke’s Bay Historic Wineries Tour. Visit Mission Estate, New Zealand’s oldest winery, founded by French missionaries in 1851, and taste elegant wines while exploring the beautifully preserved seminary and cellars.

Drive through historic Taradale, lined with charming villas and early settler cottages that tell the story of Hawke’s Bay’s wine pioneers.

Next, we will visit Church Road Winery, established in 1897 by Tom McDonald, father of New Zealand’s fine reds.

To finish, we’ll take you up to Bluff Hill Lookout for sweeping views over Napier Port, the Pacific Ocean, and Napier’s Art Deco skyline.

Not your average wine tour — experience the heritage in every glass!
- Visit Mission Estate, New Zealand’s oldest winery
- Explore historic cellars and buildings
- Guided tastings of premium Hawke’s Bay wines
- Learn the region’s winemaking history
- Travel through scenic vineyards and countryside
- Expert guide offering rich historical context

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