Self Drive Tours of Hawke’s Bay
Jump in the car, and come and explore the real Hawke’s Bay. Let my action-packed maps of detours & destinations help you discover places even the locals don’t know and meet the quirky, talented, unique people who make Hawke’s Bay New Zealand’s favourite destination.
Forget the Passports & Long Flights
World Class Tours at Your Own Pace
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With so much choice, what you need is someone who knows the best places to see and eat, and to create a unique tour to appeal to even the smallest or most jaded traveller on your team. Rummage through charity shops, feed the eels, learn how to preserve your own olives, or create your best ever picnic. From apples to antique mirrors, pine-nut hunting to Maori Pou. Take a day or spread it over 3 days - the choice is yours.
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For those who love surprises & unexpected detours.
Self drive tours allow you to visit the best places Hawkes Bay has to offer at your own pace, and in your own vehicle. Pick the package that best suits your interest, or speak with Juliette to combine or customize.
For a leisurely experience you can spread it over 2 or 3 days or visit all the key destinations in 5 or 6 hours.
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Each package contains numbered envelopes to guide you from destination to destination. Maximize your time by spending less time traveling and more time experiencing.
Each package also includes
◉ Highlights and detours you can make en route
◉ Discount vouchers, tasting tickets, entry tickets etc.
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$245 for a set of maps (up to a maximum of 6 people)
Additional set of maps $125 each
*[includes maps, tasting tickets etc]
* Some venues will not accept groups of more than 6.
Blind Faith & Foodie Tour
For Anyone Who Loves Fun, Food and Wine
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Maybe you’ve been to Hawke’s Bay before and think you know it? Or maybe you think you can find all the good spots online? Want someone who really knows Hawke’s Bay to short circuit all that time and hassle? Like to see where THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED might lead? Willing to let life take you on a journey? Then this road trip for grown-ups is for you.
What’s the worst that can happen? You get lost? Pretty difficult in H B. You don’t like the destination I chose? Pick another. It’s never more than 10 minutes away! Go on give it a go.
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◉ Hawkes Bays Wines
◉ Great Food
◉ Amazing Views
The Fabulous Foodie Tour
For Those Focused on the Finer Things in Life
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Hawke’s Bay, described as “ like a day in Provence”, the long hot summers and mild winters produce the sweetest, juiciest, tastiest and most diverse range of wines, fresh fruit and vegetables in NZ if not the world.
From figs to feijoas, dumpling to olive dukkha and everything in between. Plus, we boast great walks and bike tracks for all shapes and sizes, garden centres and galleries, and an eclectic mix of cafes, bistros & restaurants. If you love food, wine, and the finer things of life. Call or email me now and we can talk details and dates.
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The Great Family Escape
For all ages, shapes and tastes
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Grab the kids, jump in the car, and come and discover HB. Great walks in the wetlands, beautiful waterfalls, a national aquarium, cheese shops, ice cream parlours, outdoor cafes, and places for dogs!
It’s a great family destination even, or may be especially, in winter! Hassle free parking, easy to get around [hard to get lost!!] All the major shops are here plus loads of 2nd hand shops, and excellent small boutiques to satisfy any urge for retail therapy.
This is a grand day out, full of adventure and activities to bring out the best in everyone and an opportunity to rediscover why we love NZ.
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The Te Awanga Detour
Uncover the hidden treasures of Te Awanga
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Affectionately known as the gated community, Te Awanga is full of Wellingtonians, artists, beachcombers, and wineries! Known for its fishing, surfing and wild weather!
The Tour starts at Black Barn wanders through Havelock and includes some great food and wine locations, some of NZ most successful artists and galleries as well as the most eclectic card shop and stunning picnic spots or even go surfing.
If you love a walk on the wild side, good food and beautiful things this is for you.
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◉ The best views in Te Awanga
◉ Hidden Gems and Must Not Miss Stops
◉ Great coffee beside the ocean
Hawke’s Bay Great Adventure
For groups, team building, corporate entertainment
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If you are the competitive type or want a fun, team building or corporate day out, this is definitely for you.
Each team is issued with a series of quirky, action packed maps to follow and a list of things to collect, photograph and discover en route.
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Want to Mix and Match? We can do that Too!!!
Testimonials
““We’ve been to Hawke’s Bay a few times and weren’t sure if this would work for us but it was like we’d never been. Loved opening each envelope to see what was coming next and discovering places to walk we would never have found. Especially loved the advice on 2nd hand shops and places to eat.””
““We’ve been to Hawke’s Bay a few times and weren’t sure if this would work for us but it was like we’d never been. Loved opening each envelope to see what was coming next and discovering places to walk we would never have found. Especially loved the advice on 2nd hand shops and places to eat.””