Hawke’s Bay Winery Cycle Tours
Award-winning Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours has lots of experience providing individuals, groups, and families everything they need to see, explore and experience the best of the Hawke’s Bay by bike. Book with us at Takaro Trails… and get the best!
Takaro Trails Cycle Tours offers you and your whanau the best and most affordable Hawke’s Bay Winery Cycle Tours with new E bikes & Accommodation Pickups.
From beginners to experienced riders, we make it easy for you to get out there cycling.
- One day rides or multi-day bike tours to wineries and more!
- Casual bike hires and shuttles
- Quality touring bikes & helmets for all sizes & abilities
- The latest and best E-bikes
- Experienced and knowledgeable staff
- Advice on the best cycle routes to match your interests – wineries, food, art deco, nature & the great outdoors!
- On-ride back-up and support
- Transfers to and from your accommodation (the only bike company offering this in Hawke’s Bay)
Hawke’s Bay is an official ‘NZ Great Rides’ which form part of Ngā Haerenga, the NZ Cycle Trail and there are 200km of trails here to explore.
So choose the self-guided cycling option that suits you best. From day trips around the wineries or on our stunning, off road trails, to taking the long road and cycling the Tukituki Loop. For those with more time choose a three-day tour of farmland, vineyards and villages.
Bike and Passenger Shuttle Service
If you are planning to ride your bike a long way but don’t feel like riding back again, then book a shuttle with us! We can transport people and bikes – just talk to us re your needs.
Daily shuttles include:
- 4pm Shuttle from Te Awanga winery pick up
- 10am Ahuriri to Havelock North drop off
Privately guided day tours are also available on request.
Napier Cycle Itineraries
A cycle tour to suit you. We have several exciting self-guided trail itineraries to choose from. Day trips and multi day trips include:
- A range of wonderful day rides
- The three-day Hawke’s Bay Loop Trail
Privately guided day tours are also available on request.
Difficulty Grading
All Takaro Trails rides have a ‘grading’ of one to two stars. Stars indicate effort and cycling confidence required to fully enjoy your chosen itinerary. It goes like this:
*Easy: Flat, primarily off road, less than 40km per day. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
**Moderate: Mainly flat with some gentle hills, largest percentage off road, 40-55km per day. Reasonable level of cycle confidence recommended.
Our reception centre marks the start and end point of all Takaro Trails tours. Located in the historic port village of Ahuriri, our base provides the ‘hub’ of all Takaro Trails activity.
Before you begin…
Before you begin your journey, we’ll set up your bike to suit you ensuring optimum comfort on your ride. You’ll also be provided with daily riding instructions, a local area map and information on suggested sightseeing options and activites for the duration of your stay.
For safety reasons all cyclists must wear a correctly-fitted, legally compliant helmet. Takaro Trails can provide a helmet but you are very welcome to bring your own.
All cyclists are required to comply with New Zealand road safety regulations while on tour.
