Elephant Hill
Elephant Hill
4.5
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Established in 2003, Elephant Hill is located within a stone’s throw of the Pacific Ocean on the idyllic Te Awanga coast of Hawke’s Bay on New Zealand’s North Island. The winemaking at Elephant Hill is driven by tradition while not losing sight of what innovation can bring to the blend. Our aim is to make wines that are balanced and elegant and a true expression of the vineyards they come from. Attention to detail, hard work and an absolute commitment to quality are the hallmarks of both our viticulture and winemaking.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Sophie C
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Incredible wine tasting experience with a guy who talked us through all the local wines with vast knowledge and insight. Very generous with the pours! Thoroughly recommend.
Written 4 April 2023
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Linda K
New York City, NY88 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We walked in and the staff were very accommodating and very knowledgeable. It is a lovely atmosphere with views of the vineyards as well as the ocean. Very relaxed and great service. The wines are fantastic, particularly on the high end. The visit was very enjoyable and makes you want to buy more of their wines.
Written 8 February 2023
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Kerrin S
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
We popped infor a wine tasting was so pleased we did the experience was fabulous from our greeting when we arrived to very knowledgeable Lee who ran through the wines we had chosen to taste from there full selection of wines excellent value Really was a relaxed pleasant way to spend a few hours. Highly recommend this vineyard
Written 1 February 2023
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dandeluxnz
Auckland Central, New Zealand162 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Amazing location for wine tasting whilst looking out to the beautiful costal views.
The tasting was exceptional and kept you well informed. Can try up to 4 wines per person and which means two of you can try up to 8 wines before you buy your favourite bottles on the way out!
The tasting was exceptional and kept you well informed. Can try up to 4 wines per person and which means two of you can try up to 8 wines before you buy your favourite bottles on the way out!
Written 19 December 2022
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_weslaird
Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand7 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Spent wonderful morn being looked after by the lovey Lee, who was amazing. Chardonnay was yum. Ngaa mihi
Written 5 November 2022
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Debbie H
Auckland Central, New Zealand14 contributions
Aug 2022
Thank you Elephant Hill for the most welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly service when doing a wine tasting last week! I had been there just over a year ago - It was such a great experience that I took my niece from the UK. (She was only in Hawkes Bay for one day). We were greeted by the lovely Thembi. What a gorgeous lady she is! I remembered her straight away from the previous year. Apart from the beautiful wine, it was that warm welcome that had stuck in my mind last time. Both my niece and I loved the experience and I learnt a bit more about Elephant Hill wine...and of course left with a few favourites! Thank you Thembi... I'll be bringing more people back when in Hawkes Bay. : )
Written 22 August 2022
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hannah
Christchurch, New Zealand207 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We thought Elephant Hill is just famous for its view and posts by instagram celebrities, but we were wrong.
The whole wine tasting experience was enjoyable. The staff was professional and knowledgeable.
We love all their Chardonnay that are so characteristic, complex and layers of notes.
The red was nice too but not our favourite.
The view was beautiful too.
Book ahead.
Highly recommended.
The whole wine tasting experience was enjoyable. The staff was professional and knowledgeable.
We love all their Chardonnay that are so characteristic, complex and layers of notes.
The red was nice too but not our favourite.
The view was beautiful too.
Book ahead.
Highly recommended.
Written 14 May 2022
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Peter Roberts
Akaroa, New Zealand15 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
Outstanding service and experience. Great platter and wine tasting. Quality wines with amazing views. A must visit. 🍷🍷
Written 21 February 2022
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kateallan1
Paris, France6 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
Definitely won’t be recommending Elephant Hill. In my 10+ years working as a manager in the Hospitality industry, I have never experienced such poor customer service from staff.
From the moment we arrived it was clear we were not wanted.
From the moment we arrived it was clear we were not wanted.
Written 2 January 2022
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Clint Godber
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Friends
Average,the platers where so overpriced it wasn't funny,
$100 for a platter for 4 people and i left absolutely starving.
The platter could have been purchased at any local supermarket for $20,
And wholst i can appreciate that this is a winery and you need to make a profit if you can't de pip your olives or offer more than 8 slices of crostini for $25 a head then you should close your doors,
The wine tasting was $20 per person which consisted of 4 wines from the menu,however all 4 wines combined did not reach the plimsol line of a wine glass and when a glass of wine was around $15-$18 a glass how you can justify you're wine tasting prices is completely beyond me!!!!
To sum up i would put this afternoon down to extreme dissatisfaction and i would not recommend this experience to anyone.
You should actually be ashamed of yourselves.
I am sorry but a beautiful location simply does not justify you for charging exorbitant prices for inferior food.
$100 for a platter for 4 people and i left absolutely starving.
The platter could have been purchased at any local supermarket for $20,
And wholst i can appreciate that this is a winery and you need to make a profit if you can't de pip your olives or offer more than 8 slices of crostini for $25 a head then you should close your doors,
The wine tasting was $20 per person which consisted of 4 wines from the menu,however all 4 wines combined did not reach the plimsol line of a wine glass and when a glass of wine was around $15-$18 a glass how you can justify you're wine tasting prices is completely beyond me!!!!
To sum up i would put this afternoon down to extreme dissatisfaction and i would not recommend this experience to anyone.
You should actually be ashamed of yourselves.
I am sorry but a beautiful location simply does not justify you for charging exorbitant prices for inferior food.
Written 18 December 2021
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