Charter transportation around Hawke’s Bay and New Zealand
Bay Tours & Charters is Hawke’s Bay’s trusted provider of tours, from cruise ship visitors wanting a personalised Hawke’s Bay experience, to corporates booking event transport, to groups planning a private wine or sightseeing tour. Schools, sports teams, golf tours, social clubs, corporates and private groups rely on us for safe, efficient and on-time travel.
For more than 40 years, our locally owned team has helped visitors to make every journey delightfully memorable, from individual transfers to group travel around our region and throughout New Zealand. We are Qualmark Gold accredited and have a professionally maintained and safety‑certified fleet, includes large coaches, mid‑size buses, luxury vehicles and limousines, allowing us to cater for every group size and occasion.
Charters
Our dedicated and diverse fleet, offering a wide range of seating capacities, ensures we have the perfect vehicle for your needs.…
Limos
Nothing beats a limousine for luxury travel. Our suite of limousines offer capacity for up to 16 passengers…
Cruise Visitors
We have shore excursions especially for cruise visitors to Napier, that are sure to give you a wonderful experience during your time in our Hawke’s Bay region. See the sights, taste some Hawke’s Bay wine or enjoy our beautiful countryside…
Scenic Tours
Everyone has different interests and tastes so we customise each tour to meet your needs. Tell us your ideas or let us suggest an itinerary that will create a memorable experience for you…
Luxury charter fleet
Our fleet is cared for inside and out by our own specialist team of mechanics and vehicle groomers. All vehicles are regularly certified by New Zealand’s leading independent vehicle assessment organisation – Vehicle Testing New Zealand Ltd.
Experienced team
With extensive local and national knowledge, our travel team adds colour and value to every journey. They’re backed by our dedicated charter support team who will look after every aspect of your transport requirements. We pride ourselves on being flexible and able to respond quickly when plans change.
Personalised tours around Hawke’s Bay
There are a few reasons why the Hawke’s Bay region and its twin cities Napier and Hastings are such a popular holiday destinations. We’re home to iconic Art Deco architecture, world-class wineries, gorgeous scenery, endless activities, shopping, dining and some of the highest sunshine hours in the country. The best way to enjoy our region is with the guidance of local experts on tours. We don’t run generalised tours. We personalise every tour to the interests of your group, so you have a satisfying and memorable experience.
Flexible and adaptable service
For all scenic tours, we’ll endeavor to provide a convenient pickup and drop-off service for you. Let us know your pick up points and destination and we’ll do the rest.
I would like to thank you for your massive part in making the Harapaki Opening event a success, we could not have done it without you!
As you are very aware the geographical location makes the likes of transporting guests and site tours complex, and we absolutely appreciated your professionalism cooperation and patience with mitigating this risk.
We are very grateful to you and your lovely team.
Raewyn
- Meridian Energy – Harapaki Wind Farm Project
We recently chartered 2 buses for our staff Christmas function that was being held approx. 35 minutes out of town. Glen, who arranged all the boxing details for us was very easy to work with and responded to queries quickly, tolerated our changes with a smile and was overall very helpful. Our two drivers Brian and Robbie were very accommodating and great value on the night. Thanks for all your help, we will no doubt use you again in the future.
- G Sue
From start to finish this trip was totally excellent. The driver who picked us up shared his knowledge of the area, and noted points of interest for us. First course at St Georges winery – light, balanced entree with matching wines – superb. Then on to the views from the stunning Te Mata Peak. Allowed us to get a better idea of the whole region.
- Helen W
Just wanted to say we had a great experience with Murray as our driver last night… we used your service for us to get to six60 and we highly recommend and use your service again
- Mel Taylor
This was a highlight of our trip. Rowan was a knowledgeable and enjoyable tour guide. We loved that he gave us so much history (and trivia) about NZ as he drove us around. He even took us to the top of Te Mata right at sunset to show us views of the city and take some pictures. We are still talking about the food we ate and the wine we drank!
- Elise B
“Organised a half day private wine tour for friends. Christine our driver made this trip an exceptional experience that everyone enjoyed. Organising was very easy and everything on the day was just perfect. Highly recommend!”
- Shelley C
Your Questions, Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re planning an airport transfer, private tour, corporate event or transport for a larger group, we’re here to make the journey simple. Here are a few of the questions we’re asked most often.
Still have questions?
How do I make a booking?
You can book by phone, email, through our website, or by completing our online enquiry form. We’ll provide a personalised quotation based on your requirements.
What areas do you operate in?
We provide transport services throughout Hawke’s Bay and across New Zealand. Whether you require local transfers, multi-day tours, or nationwide coach charters, we can tailor a solution to suit your itinerary.
What types of transport do you offer?
Our fleet includes luxury sedans, Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, minibuses and coaches seating from 2 to 53 passengers, suitable for airport transfers, corporate events, school groups, weddings, cruise ship excursions, sports teams and extended tours.
Trip Advisor – 5 star average rating and Qualmark – Gold Award recipient
It’s clear to see that our dedicated and passionate team are consistently providing a unique and excellent Hawkes Bay and Napier limousine tour experience. Check out our TripAdvisor page, and let the glowing reviews speak for themselves.
