Summer Hours
November to April
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm (last tasting 4.15pm)
Sun 11am–4pm (last tasting 3.15pm)
Winter Hours
May to October
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm (last tasting 4.15pm)
We are Closed
Christmas Day – 25 December
Boxing Day – 26 December
New Year’s Day – 1 January
Good Friday – 3 April
Visitor Experiences
We have tastings and tours for every wine lover, see our Visitor Experiences below.
Our Summer Courtyard is open!
Come and enjoy a relaxed ‘Discovery Tasting’ in the heart of our historic winery.
We’re open every day throughout summer, 10am to 5pm Mon-Sat, 11am to 4pm Sun (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).
Bookings recommended – see below
Discovery Tasting
Open 7 days October-April
Open Monday-Saturday May-September
Enjoy a relaxed Discovery Tasting in the heart of this historic working winery. Soak up the atmosphere as one of our knowledgeable hosts introduces you to our winemaking philosophy and the stories that have shaped Te Mata. You’ll be guided through a selection of five Estate and Showcase wines, the perfect way to discover your favourites.
1-6 guests | 45 minutes | Bookings recommended
For groups up to 8 people, please email [email protected].
$25pp waived with 2-bottle wine purchase
Winery Tour
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
12.15pm
Step behind the scenes with a guided tour through the winery. Explore where the wines are created and gain a rare insight into the craftmanship that defines Te Mata Estate.
1-8 guests | 30 minutes | Bookings recommended
Not available during Harvest: mid Feb-mid Apr
$25pp
Showcase Tasting
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
11.00am
Relax in the Coleraine Room, overlooking the vineyards, for a guided tasting of our premium Showcase wines. You’ll be taken through six of the estate’s finest, including the iconic Coleraine. Along the way, learn about the vineyards, the winemaking craft, and the stories behind these modern classics. A must-do New Zealand tasting for anyone who loves fine wine.
2-16 guests | 1 hour | Bookings essential
$75pp
Heritage Experience
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
2.00pm
Step into the legacy of New Zealand fine wine with our Heritage Experience. Begin with a guided walk in a nearby vineyard before exploring the working winery, each a unique blend of heritage and innovation. Your experience concludes with a seated masterclass tasting in the atmospheric Showcase Cellar. Savour six of our most celebrated wines, including the legendary Coleraine and a rare cellared vintage, all presented by one of our expert hosts. An essential experience for true wine enthusiasts.
2-8 guests | 2 hours | Bookings essential
Not available during Harvest: mid Feb-mid Apr
$150pp
349 Te Mata Road
Just outside Havelock North on the way to Napier, or the beach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bookings are essential for the Showcase Tasting and Heritage Experience. We highly recommend booking for the Discover Tasting and Winery Tour, however we can take walk-ins on the day if we are not fully-booked. Please note our last Discovery Tasting begins at 4.00pm Monday-Saturday and 3.00pm Sunday.
To ensure the best experience for our guests in the various spaces they are held, our Discovery Tasting, Winery Tour and Heritage Experience are limited to 8 people per booking and the Showcase Tasting to a maximum of 16 people. We do not take larger groups.
Te Mata’s Cellar Door is wheelchair accessible. Our other Visitor Experiences traverse rough ground or stairs.
Some of our Experiences take you through our working vineyards and winery, so there are times of year, such as harvest, when these spaces are very busy with traffic and machinery and are not safe for visitors.
We waive the Discovery Tasting fee ($25 per person) with a 2-bottle purchase per person. Other Visitor Experience guests receive a discount for wines purchased on the day.
We don’t have a restaurant or commercial kitchen on site, so we are not able to serve prepared food. We do, however, have a range of snacks which can be purchased to accompany the Discovery Tasting. No additional food can be brought in to consume on site.
We operate under an ‘off-licence’, so we provide wine tastings and sales of bottles for carry out only. We are not licensed to offer wine by the glass.
Children are welcome to visit with you, but must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, we are not able to accommodate dogs on site, with the exception of registered guide dogs.
Please contact [email protected] for Tour Operator or Travel Agency bookings.
Please call 06 8774399 or email [email protected] to let us know as soon as possible if you’ll be late and we will do our best to accommodate. However if we are fully booked, we won’t be able to extend your tasting past the start of the next reservation.
Reservations can be cancelled and refunded online for:
Discovery Tastings up to 4 hours before the tasting starts;
Showcase Tastings and Heritage Experiences up to 24 hours before they are due to start.
