Our Main Tours
Welcome to the beautiful Hawkes Bay with Long Island Guides. Our team will ensure you experience the best our stunning region has to offer whilst travelling in air conditioned comfort in one of our late-model European vehicles. Whether you are after a half day highlight or a full day immersion, your time with us is guaranteed to be fun, informative and fulfilling. Sit back, relax and let us introduce you to the breathtaking natural landscapes, quality wines, delicious food, friendly people and exciting experiences that are uniquely Hawkes Bay. We can cater our tours to suit your preferences and desires or you can leave it up to us to surprise you with the best on the day.
Best of the Bay - 4 or 7hrs
Our showcase offering features an engaging walking tour that highlights stunning Art Deco heritage buildings, shops and iconic landmarks. Experience world-class wineries and enjoy a delightful lunch at an award-winning restaurant (available on full-day tours and on request for half-day tours - cost is additional).
Enhance your excursion with a tasting at a local gin and aperitif distillery, or visit a craft brewery. Take a leisurely stroll along the sandy shores of a nearby beach, explore a renowned healthcare factory shop and wellness garden, or discover the fascinating world of honey at the iconic Arataki honey centre.
Indulge in coffee and natural ice creams as you embark on this comprehensive tour designed for those eager to experience it all. Don’t miss the opportunity to take in the breathtaking scenery, including the captivating views of Little Tuscany.
Food & Wine Lovers Delight - 4 or 7 hrs
Curated to encompass the gastronomic delights on offer in Hawkes Bay. Visit world class wineries and lunch (full day only and on request half-day tours, both paid direct) at an award-winning restaurant. Sample gourmet delights from seasonal artisan food producers of figs, strawberries, honey, coffee, gin or craft beers. Mix with the locals at a Farmers Market (Sunday only). Specialty tastings and enhanced wine experiences available on request (additional pricing may apply.) As with the Best of the Bay, you will be mesmerised by the stunning scenery as you journey around.
Māori Culture & Heritage
Discover New Zealand and Hawkes Bay’s unique Māori Heritage. Be guided through an urban marae and wharenui by a local kaumatua, giving you a unique insight into how a marae works within the community. Take a walk through an ancient Māori pa and learn how the local Māori cultivated the land, nourished their whanau (family) and defended their settlement. Discover how ancestors of the Māori navigated their waka (large double-hulled canoe) celestially through the Pacific island to New Zealand. Talk to us about including these experiences into the Best of the Bay tour.
Additional Tour Options
Premium Tastings: Craggy Range Giants, Church Road Tom, Pask Library, Te Mata Heritage or Hastings Distillers
Pōwhiri and Māori Heritage: A private guided tour featuring the history and operations of a local urban marae
Hikes: Full day guided tour (including picnic lunch) to Bell Rock or optional length guided walks of Te Mata Peak
Beaches: Visit stunning Ocean Beach or Waimarama Beach
Behind the Scenes: Private guided access to the inner workings of a vineyard, orchard or farm
Artists & Art Gallery’s: Explore the creativity of local artists
Farmyard Zoo: An up close encounter with a great selection of farmyard animals
Golf & Cycling: Mike will happily arrange and be your personal guide
Central Plateau Tours: Explore our neighbouring province by car and/or helicopter; one or two day options.
All these tour options are subject to availability and pre-booking - prices are available on application