The best wineries in Hastings sit on the Gimblett Gravels west of the city, beneath Te Mata Peak around Havelock North, and along the coast at Te Awanga. Wineries in Hastings welcome visitors for cellar door tastings, winery tours, vineyard lunches and bottles to take home, whether you are after a Syrah from the gravels or a coastal Chardonnay. Craggy Range beneath the peak and Trinity Hill on the gravels show how different the two sides of the district taste.
1Craggy Range
Craggy Range is a family-owned winery at Giants Estate on Waimarama Road, Havelock North, set beneath Te Mata Peak, with estate vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels and Martinborough. Its cellar door runs set-time wine experiences alongside a restaurant, organic kitchen gardens and boutique accommodation. It suits visitors who want a booked tasting that can extend into lunch, dinner or an overnight stay.
Services
- Craggy Range Wine Experience: five Estate wines and one Prestige wine
- Giants Estate Experience with a winery tour and underground cellar visit
- Craggy Range Restaurant, open for lunch and dinner seven days
- Boutique accommodation at Giants Estate
- Weddings, private dining and corporate retreats
Highlights
- Three Hats, Winery Restaurant of the Year and Chef of the Year at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2025
- Governed by a 1,000-year family trust
- Organic and biodynamic culinary gardens on the estate
- Gimblett Gravels Vineyard to Table tour, limited to eleven guests
Location & Contact
Name: Craggy Range
Address: 253 Waimarama Road, Havelock North 4294
Phone: 06 873 0141
Website: craggyrange.com
2Trinity Hill
Trinity Hill has made wine in the Gimblett Gravels since 1993, when it planted its first vines on a bare plot beside State Highway 50 west of Hastings. The cellar door sits in a former barrel hall with five-metre ceilings and views over the Chardonnay barrel room and lawn. It suits wine drinkers who want to taste Syrah, Chardonnay and Bordeaux varieties alongside rarer grapes such as Marsanne, Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional.
Services
- Cellar door tastings with several tasting options
- Local Hawke’s Bay tasting platters
- Wine by the glass or bottle
- Wine clubs and online wine sales
Highlights
- Chief Winemaker Warren Gibson has led the team since 1997
- New Zealand Winemaker of the Year (Winestate Magazine, 2005)
- Three vineyards within the Gimblett Gravels sub-region
- Winery designed by New Zealand architect Richard Priest
- Dog-friendly outdoor areas
Location & Contact
Name: Trinity Hill
Address: 2396 State Highway 50 (Roy’s Hill Road), Hastings 4175
Phone: 06 879 7778
Website: trinityhill.com
3Te Mata Estate
Te Mata Estate is a family-owned winery on Te Mata Road just outside Havelock North, making wine since 1896 from its Havelock Hills, Bridge Pa and Gravels, and Woodthorpe Terraces vineyards. The cellar door is part of a working winery and offers tastings of its Estate and Showcase ranges, including Coleraine, Elston and Bullnose. It suits visitors interested in the history of Hawke’s Bay winemaking, with guided tours as well as tastings.
Services
- Discovery Tasting of five Estate and Showcase wines
- Showcase Tasting in the Coleraine Room
- Guided winery tour
- Heritage Experience with a vineyard walk and seated masterclass
- Bottle sales and the Te Mata Club
Highlights
- Family owned and making wine on the estate since 1896
- Showcase range includes Coleraine, Awatea, Elston and Cape Crest
- Wheelchair-accessible cellar door
Location & Contact
Name: Te Mata Estate
Address: 349 Te Mata Road, RD 12, Havelock North 4294
Phone: 06 877 4399
Website: temata.co.nz
4Clearview Estate
Clearview Estate is an owner-operated winery established in 1987 at Te Awanga, on the coast south-east of Hastings and on the Cape Coast cycle trail. It makes small-lot wines from the Te Awanga coastal region and pairs its cellar door with a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in the vineyard courtyard. It suits cyclists, lunch groups and anyone wanting a relaxed coastal stop with a tasting and a meal.
Services
- Wine tasting of six wines from three choices
- Restaurant lunches and seasonal tasting platters
- Weddings, functions and group events
- Accommodation in the historic Clearview Homestead
- Wine club and online wine shop
Highlights
- Owner-operated since 1987
- Cellar door built from a former Ford Motors garage, finished with reclaimed native timber from the Napier railway sheds
- Bike racks for riders on the Cape Coast trail
- Estate vineyards with more than 100 years of grape-growing history
Location & Contact
Name: Clearview Estate
Address: 194 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, Hastings
Phone: 06 875 0150
Website: clearviewestate.co.nz
5Black Barn Vineyards
Black Barn Vineyards sits on the north-facing slopes of the Havelock Hills and makes limited-release wines under winemaker Dave McKee, sold only through its cellar door, bistro and website. Alongside tastings it runs a bistro, a 2,000-seat amphitheatre for concerts, event venues and a collection of luxury retreats. It suits visitors who want a tasting combined with dinner, a concert or a weekend stay.
Services
- Guided cellar door tasting of five estate wines
- Self-guided flight board of four estate wines
- Black Barn Bistro for lunch and dinner
- Weddings and private events
- 15 self-contained luxury retreats
Highlights
- Retreats are Qualmark Gold rated
- Winner of the Accommodation category and twice the Arts and Culture category at the Great Wine Capitals Hawke’s Bay Best of Wine Tourism Awards
- Glasses and platters served outdoors in Fig Alley, weather permitting
Location & Contact
Name: Black Barn Vineyards
Address: 34 Black Barn Road, Havelock North 4294
Phone: 06 877 7985
Website: blackbarn.com
Wineries in Hastings at a Glance
| Business | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Craggy Range | Three Hats, Winery Restaurant of the Year and Chef of the Year at the... |
| Trinity Hill | Chief Winemaker Warren Gibson has led the team since 1997 |
| Te Mata Estate | Family owned and making wine on the estate since 1896 |
| Clearview Estate | Owner-operated since 1987 |
| Black Barn Vineyards | Retreats are Qualmark Gold rated |
How to Choose the Right Winery in Hastings
- Grape and style: the Gimblett Gravels are known for Syrah and Bordeaux-style reds, while Te Awanga and the Havelock Hills lean toward Chardonnay and cooler coastal styles.
- Tasting format: choose between a quick counter tasting, a self-guided flight, a seated masterclass or a winery tour, and check the group size limits.
- Food on site: some cellar doors have a full restaurant, others serve platters or snacks only, and some hold an off-licence that allows tastings and bottle sales but not wine by the glass.
- Bookings: many tastings run at set times and need a reservation, especially on weekends and during summer.
- Getting there: plan a sober driver, a tour operator or a cycle route before you start tasting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hastings Wineries
Do I need to book a winery tasting in Hastings?
For most cellar doors, yes. Guided tastings, winery tours and masterclasses usually run at set times with limited places, and some estates only take confirmed reservations. Casual walk-in tastings are sometimes possible on quiet weekdays, but booking ahead avoids a wasted trip.
How much does a wine tasting cost?
Standard cellar door tastings in Hawke’s Bay commonly cost from around $20 to $50 per person, while tours and premium masterclasses cost more. Many wineries waive the standard tasting fee when you buy a set number of bottles, so check the terms when you book.
Which wineries are near Havelock North?
Several of the district’s cellar doors sit on the roads around Te Mata Peak, including Te Mata Road, Waimarama Road and Black Barn Road, all within a few minutes of Havelock North village. The Gimblett Gravels estates are west of Hastings along State Highway 50, and Te Awanga is on the coast to the south-east.
What wines is the Hastings area known for?
The stony Gimblett Gravels soils west of Hastings are known for Syrah and Bordeaux-style blends of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay is grown widely across the district, from the Havelock Hills to the coast at Te Awanga.
Can I eat at a winery in Hastings?
Yes, several wineries run their own restaurant or bistro, and others offer platters with local produce. Some cellar doors operate under an off-licence and do not serve prepared food or wine by the glass, so check before planning lunch around a visit.
Are winery visits suitable for children or dogs?
Children are generally welcome when supervised, although longer seated tastings are not designed for young children. Dog policies vary: some wineries have dog-friendly outdoor areas while others only allow registered guide dogs.
What is the drink-driving limit if I am visiting wineries?
Drivers aged 20 and over in New Zealand must stay under 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath, and drivers under 20 have a zero limit. The NZ Transport Agency sets out the limits in full. A designated driver, a wine tour or a cycle trail is the simplest way to visit several cellar doors.
How We Chose the Best Wineries in Hastings
Every business in this guide was found by searching for wineries in Hastings, then checked against what the business publishes itself: its own website, or where it has none, its official social or booking page. Names, addresses and phone numbers come from those pages rather than a directory feed, so what you see here is what the business says about itself. We also check that each one is still trading and is actually based in or genuinely serving Hastings, rather than a national operator running a local landing page. A business we can’t confirm from its own pages is not listed.