Vineyard Vista Trail, Hawke's Bay 2026

Course Overview

Love wine? Starting and finishing at the iconic Black Barn, this 14.5km circular route takes you through the beautiful rolling landscapes surrounding Havelock North. The course winds along mixed terrain - a combination of gravel paths, vineyard trails, and quiet rural roads - with a few steady climbs and rewarding descents offering panoramic views of the Hawke's Bay countryside. It's a varied and scenic route that perfectly blends vineyard charm with countryside adventure.

Suitable for: Intermediate runners, keen walkers, and anyone who enjoys a mix of trail and rural road with gentle elevation.

Track conditions: Approximately 70% gravel and trail, 30% sealed road.

Elevation Gain

• Short course – 69m
• Mid course – 236m
• Long course – 254m

Registration Fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• Opening Week (Nov 4 – Nov 16)
• 14.5km long course ADULT (13+ years): $52.00
• 12.3km mid course ADULT (13+ years): $42.00
• 5.8km short course ADULT (13+ years): $32.00
• 14.5km long course CHILD (5-12 years): $28.00
• 12.3km mid course CHILD (5-12 years): $24.00
• 5.8km short course CHILD (5-12 years): $22.00
• UNDER 5 (any distance): Free
• 5.8km short course FAMILY PASS (2x adults + 2x children): $85.00
• 12.3km mid course FAMILY PASS (2x adults + 2x children): $105.00
• 14.5km long course FAMILY PASS (2x adults + 2x children): $129.00