Explore Hawke’s Bay’s sweetest offerings on a four‑hour guided loop from Napier. Taste manuka honey, handcrafted chocolates, visit a chocolate museum and enjoy real fruit ice cream while learning the region’s food history and production methods.
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The morning air tastes faintly of sea salt and ripening orchards as the van departs Napier and eases into the Hawke’s Bay countryside. Vine rows and low hills slide past the window while the guide points out farmland patterns and roadside stone walls—an everyday landscape that makes for extraordinary, edible discoveries.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, gentle walks and some standing during tastings.
Wildlife
History
The 1931 Napier earthquake and subsequent Art Deco rebuild shaped the region’s towns and boosted a culture of local crafts and design.
Conservation
Support producers who follow sustainable beekeeping and orchard practices; avoid single‑use plastics and pack out rubbish to protect local pollinators.
Reserve your spot on the Taste Hawke's Bay - A Sweet treat food Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book morning departures
Mornings often offer fresher products at artisan stops and smaller crowds at the chocolate museum.
Notify dietary needs early
Tell the operator about allergies or intolerances when booking so hosts can prepare alternatives.
Bring a reusable bottle
Tastings are small—carry water to stay hydrated between stops and reduce single‑use waste.
Expect short walks and steps
Sites include viewing windows and small shop steps—bring a stroller or folding carrier for very young children.
Comfortable walking shoes
Closed‑toe shoes for uneven shop floors and garden paths at stops.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings and cut down on disposables.
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
Hawke’s Bay is sunny—protect exposed skin during outdoor stretches.
summer
Light waterproof jacket
Coastal breezes or a sudden shower are possible—pack a compact layer.
spring