On my second visit to the wonderfull city of Napier, I had the good fortune to come accross Ross owner/opperator of Vines & Views, I booked a short 3 hour trip with him. The tour was a good length of time, we visited some good vinyards and even got a private tour at one winery which was a 'special event"... More

We were a group of 6 friends, with varying interest in wines, and this was a great tour for us all. We got to visit 4 vineyards, and were asked what our preferences were in wine so Ross could tailor make trip. Our only requirement was to visit the Gimblett Gravels. Ross was an excellent tour guide, with knowledge of... More

February 9, 2012 This tour is a must for wine and nature lovers. Not only have we been treated to three excellent wine tasting experiences we also had a chance to explore the fabulous countryside around Hawkes Bay. The gourmet wine and cheese lunch served atop a hill rewarded us with the most magnificent view of sheep grazing on undulating... More

Ross is a fabulous guide and will tell you all the 'native' detail about wines, locations and sights. Highly recommended.

My wife and I took the half day Vines & Views tour on the 2nd February. We booked the tour in the morning at the local tourist information office. Ross collected us from our hotel very punctually. He also picked up another couple before the tour commenced. On the day it was raining and misty, Ross apologised because he was... More

Even some unseasonably wet and rainy weather did not spoil an excellent day with Ross on his half-day tour. Their was five in our party and we started with Esk Valley, moved onto Trinity Hill, had a picnic at Unison (during a brief dry spell!) and ended the day at De La Terre. Ross is an excellent host and with... More

We visited 3 wineries; some picturesque and had a very friendly reception at Esk valley. But this was no "winery crawl"; we learnt a lot about farming, apple growingand much else as well as going to interesting places and had cheese and wine with a great view. It was good to be guided by someone who knew viniculture and the... More

Arrived in Napier off a cruise and decided this 3hour tour would suit us. Well, the host was very friendly and informative, we drove through beautiful countryside and were amazed at our destination atop a hill looking over the most spectacular views ..we were provided with wine and gourmet cheese platter to share with our group of 6. We were... More

What a fantastic day! Ross was a great tour operator. Highly recommended. The views were spectacular!!!