Uncork & Cycle: Self-Guided Cape Winelands Wine Journey

We were picked up and dropped off right outside our hotel which was really convenient.The mini bus and trailer of bikes took us to the start point where we had a quick briefing and then set off on our bikes clutching our map. Water, helmets and locks were provided. Even though we are “mature” and unfamiliar with electric bikes everything went well. The routes were beautiful , inland and coastal and the paths were safe and easy to navigate.We enjoyed calling in at the vineyards and paced ourselves so we didn’t get too “squiffy”. Beautiful weather helped make this a very memorable trip. Our bus driver was really helpful in driving back and returning the bag I accidentally left on the bus ( there’s always one isn’t there?) which I really appreciated.Thank you.

Picked up at our campsite and driven to start point. Our tour manager Roger was excellent, gave clear instructions on the e-bike, the self guided tour, the best places and vineyards to stop at en route. Easy to follow map. Fantastic day.

This was a crazy and fun bike tour! We thought we were going to be last but ended up arriving first! We saw some funny signs (Caution: Cows can be Frisky) and some beautiful flowers and beach scenery! We would highly recommend this tour!!

Excellent service. Bikes were great and clear instructions given. We loved our day cycling and stopping at various vineyards to sample their wares! Definitely recommend.

Well organised, bikes in tip top condition. Good interaction with people running the show. We enjoyed the self paced/guided journey. All of the wineries we visited were welcoming. Overall an enjoyable day.

Incredible scenery, incredible wineries, incredible day out! Bikes worked well, our driver Iain knew the area and history well and was very friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend!

Highly recommend: Gorgeous route, clearly marked signs, protected path (away from cars) the entire route, and good communication from the company. We booked the E-bikes and it made this a breeze for multiple fitness levels! If you’re not fit, it’s okay, you can still do & *enjoy* it with their pedal assist e-bikes. NOTE: 1) the wineries listed on the viator itinerary are outdated. (See below) 2) you need to book some of them in advance. Not all are open 7 days a week. They will text you the night before w which are open, but you can find this on google to book in advance to get preferred times. 3) go to Craggy Range, especially if on e-bike. The view/ scenery is STUNNING and the elevation change to/from is minimal and very doable on e-bike. Cape Winery Cycle, their suggested route/locations in order, as of April 2025: Clearview Estate - Elephant Hill- Askerne - Craggy Range - Te Mata Estate - Black Barn

Such a cool company. We met some awesome people on the bus on the way to drop off. Then we stuck with the through the day. A lot of fun and a really cool way to do a wine tour around the beautiful region of Hawkes Bay

It was such a fun day with great staff. Relatively easy on the e-bikes. Only thing I didn’t realise is that you don’t have time to go to every winery. Highly recommend Askerne for lunch.

Very good fun, e-bikes make it very easy to cover the distance. We went to five out of the six vineyards and the tastings were all different and very good. Some excellent wines. Emails about needing to book some of the tastings, and food, could have come a little earlier, as we were travelling and could not reply or book in advance. Our guides were very clear with their instructions on the journey out to the start, so our getting slightly lost was down to our lapses in concentration. Would definitely do it again.