Helicopter Wine Tasting Tour and Lunch for 2

Whether you’re a wine aficionado or don’t know your Cab Sav from your Shiraz, you’ll be in for a real treat on this wine tasting tour! On the morning of your wine tasting tour, we’ll collect you and a friend from your accommodation in the local area in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and deliver you to your waiting helicopter. Arriving at the airfield, you’ll meet your pilot and enjoy an exhilarating 10 minute helicopter flight around the Hawke’s Bay region with full commentary. You can expect to fly over the orchards of Hawke’s Bay, the city of Hastings and Havelock North before heading towards the Gimblett Gravels grape growing district to view the terrain of this famous grape growing area. You’ll end your helicopter flight at the prestigious Sileni Estate where you and a friend will dine on a delicious 2-course lunch with matching wines. After lunch, you’ll learn about the many different grape varieties in the region as well as a little local history. You’ll be transported to the wineries by car and as we reach our first winery, we’ll take some time to walk among the vines and learn about the unique growing conditions of the Gimblet Gravels district. Throughout the afternoon, you’ll visit four wineries and enjoy numerous wine and cheese tastings. You and a friend will taste classic red European varieties such as Syrah / Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Pinot Noir. The area is also famous for the white varieties, including, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Semillon, Pinot Gris and Viognier. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be returned to your accommodation at approximately 5pm.