Absolutely. Petals & Pinot has been designed with mature travellers in mind, combining comfortable travel, quality accommodation and interesting experiences at a relaxed pace.

One of the real advantages of this tour is that we stay at the same Napier hotel for all four nights, so you only need to unpack once.

There is some walking involved while exploring gardens, historic properties, wineries and wildlife attractions, but this isn't designed as a strenuous or highly active holiday.

If you're unsure whether the tour will suit your mobility, please give us a call. We're always happy to talk through what's involved.

There will be some walking at the properties and attractions we visit, including Cape Sanctuary, wineries, gardens and historic homes.

Some locations may have uneven ground, particularly gardens, rural properties and wildlife areas.

The emphasis is on comfortable sightseeing rather than strenuous walking, and we'll give you more information about individual activities before departure.

If you have any mobility concerns, please talk to us before booking so we can help you decide whether the tour is suitable.

No — and we think that's one of the lovely things about this holiday.

We stay all four nights at the Art Deco Masonic Hotel in Napier, so you can unpack your suitcase once and settle in.

Its central Napier location also puts us right amongst the city's wonderful Art Deco character.

Petals & Pinot combines Hawke’s Bay’s famous attractions with smaller, more personal experiences that are difficult to arrange independently.

Alongside Napier’s Art Deco architecture, Cape Kidnappers and Craggy Range Estate, we visit private historic properties with John Vickers and enjoy a private cheese and wine experience with Juliet Harbutt at her Havelock North home.

These personal connections are a hallmark of Seemore Tours and allow our travellers to experience the people behind the destination, not simply the sights.

This is one of the feature experiences of Petals & Pinot.

Our friend and heritage expert John Vickers will guide us through a selection of privately owned historic homes and gardens, sharing their architecture, history and stories.

The properties include examples of work by important New Zealand architects such as Charles Natusch, James Walter Chapman-Taylor and Russell & Bignell.

We'll also enjoy lunch with one of the homeowners, making this a particularly personal experience.

We'll explore Art Deco Napier in a vintage car, accompanied by an enthusiast who knows the city's fascinating history.

You'll hear how the devastating 1931 earthquake changed Napier forever and how the rebuilding that followed created the extraordinary Art Deco city we know today.

Our journey also includes special stops at the Napier Municipal Theatre and National Tobacco Company building.

It's a wonderfully appropriate way to discover one of the world's great Art Deco cities.

We'll travel by 4WD safari through spectacular Hawke's Bay countryside towards the Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony.

The journey itself is part of the experience, travelling through coastline, working farms and native bush before reaching the colony.

Here we'll have the opportunity to observe thousands of gannets at remarkably close range, watching them gather, preen and soar above this dramatic coastal landscape.

Cape Sanctuary is a major conservation project at Te Awanga, working to restore native habitats and protect some of New Zealand's remarkable wildlife.

During our visit we'll learn about conservation projects including dune restoration, coastal revegetation and species translocations.

We'll also have the opportunity for close encounters with native species which may include takahē, kākāriki, giant wētā and tuatara.

Not at all. While Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine regions, Petals & Pinot is about much more than wine.

The tour also includes Art Deco architecture, private historic homes and gardens, wildlife, conservation, local food and fascinating New Zealand personalities.

Alternative beverages can be arranged for travellers who prefer not to drink wine.

Yes. The tour includes all breakfasts, all dinners and four of the five lunches.

Several meals are experiences in their own right, including our vineyard welcome lunch, elegant High Tea at Mangapapa, lunch with one of the historic homeowners and farewell lunch at Birdwoods.

Yes. Return flights to Napier are included as part of the tour package.

We'll take care of the arrangements so your Hawke's Bay holiday is easy from beginning to end.

Yes. We offer a convenient home pick-up and drop-off service for many travellers, subject to conditions.

Ask us when booking and we'll discuss the options available from your area.

Absolutely. Many Seemore Tours guests travel solo, so you certainly won't be alone.

Small-group touring makes it easy to meet people naturally through shared meals, sightseeing and experiences. It's one of the reasons such wonderful camaraderie develops on our tours.

You'll have the independence of your own room while enjoying the friendship and company of the group throughout the holiday.

Hawke's Bay has an extraordinary mix of experiences within a relatively compact region.

There's the Art Deco heritage of Napier, celebrated wineries and food producers, dramatic coastal scenery, native wildlife, beautiful gardens and some fascinating historic homes.

That variety makes it particularly well suited to a relaxed short break — you can experience an enormous amount without spending your holiday travelling long distances each day.

No. We've deliberately designed Petals & Pinot as a relaxed five-day escape.

Staying in the same hotel for four nights means no constant packing and unpacking, while our small-group format allows us to move comfortably between experiences.

There's plenty to see, but the emphasis is on enjoying each experience rather than rushing through a checklist of attractions.

Because we'll show you more than the places everyone already knows.

Alongside Napier, Cape Kidnappers and Hawke's Bay's celebrated wineries, we've included private homes, passionate local hosts, conservation experiences and special dining occasions that allow you to connect with the region in a more personal way.

With your Seemore Tours Tour Manager looking after the arrangements, you can simply enjoy the experiences, the company and this beautiful part of New Zealand.