Arrive
Airport and lodge transfers.
Met at the arrival gate, your flight monitored, and a fixed fare per vehicle to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, your hotel or your lodge.
Private arrivals from$300NZD per vehicle
Best Of Wine Tourism winner, 2026 and 2027
Private chauffeurs and wine tours in Hawke's Bay.
Preferred transport partner to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers and Official Transport Partner to Craggy Range. Electric-first private transfers, chauffeur hire and hosted wine tours across Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
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Great Wine Capitals Global Network
Best Of Wine Tourism Award of Excellence, Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices.
Awarded 2026 and 2027, two consecutive years.
About the awardSustainability is the ultimate luxury
Our values: manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga.
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Manaakitanga
Hospitality
Every guest welcomed as manuhiri, with a first taste of Hawke's Bay from the moment they arrive.
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Whanaungatanga
Connection
The many pathways that make Hawke's Bay: winemakers, growers, and the Māori navigators of Ātea a Rangi.
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Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship
Electric journeys charged on renewable power, and native trees grown by Hōhepa for Hawke's Bay soil.
- QualmarkSilver Sustainable Tourism Business
- Air New ZealandOfficial Taxi Partner
- Official Transport PartnerCraggy Range
- Preferred provider toRosewood Cape Kidnappers
Porters Boutique Hotel
Mangapapa Hotel
Black Barn Retreats
Hawthorne House
As featured in The New Zealand Herald, September 2026: "Electric Executive sets a benchmark for eco-conscious luxury." Also in The Post, 1 November 2026.
Great Wine Capitals 2026 Heard Duncan at Knowledge Day? Download the talk, case study and trade pack. Trade buyers: work with us as your Hawke's Bay ground partner.
Explore
Hosted wine and food tours.
Four private hosted tours through one of the world's eleven Great Wine Capitals, with every reservation made on your behalf.
Hosted tours from$225NZD per person
Private parties of two to seven. For two guests, from $540 NZD per person.
At your disposal
A chauffeur for as long as you need.
A vehicle and chauffeur held for your party alone: dinner in Napier, golf at Cape Kidnappers, a private jet arrival or the road to Wellington.
Chauffeur by the hour from$240NZD per hour
Two hour minimum. Up to 7 guests in the Executive Fleet, 11 in the Group Sprinter.
Celebrate
Wedding cars, dressed and chauffeured.
We carry the couple, the wedding party and your guests, in a vehicle dressed in white ribbon at no charge.
Drop-off and return from$750NZD per vehicle
Priced as a package, not by the hour. Up to 5 guests in the V-Class, 11 in the Sprinter.
Hawke's Bay, by the minute
Drive times from Hawke's Bay Airport and between wineries.
- About 10 minutesHawke's Bay Airport to Napier city
- About 25 minutesHawke's Bay Airport to Havelock North
- 45 to 55 minutesHawke's Bay Airport to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
- 10 to 20 minutesBetween Hawke's Bay wineries
Approximate drive times by road.
Hosts our guests ask for by name
Your private hosts and chauffeurs.
Owner-operated from Havelock North.
- Duncan DarrochFounder and host, a trained winemaker
- Heather ClintonCurates and hosts the Artisan Producers Tour
- Bronnie CooryHost, a foundation of Electric Executive and a former charity general manager
- Trevor MorrisonHost, formerly Chief Pilot at Napier Port
What lodges and guests say
Reviews from Rosewood Cape Kidnappers and our guests.
"Your commitment to quality, flexibility, and delivering a seamless experience has not gone unnoticed... a testament to the care and professionalism that you and your team bring to every interaction."
★★★★★
"We had Bronnie as our driver for 2 whole days. She was amazing and exceeded our expectations. They went above and beyond to accommodate our needs."
Before you book
Frequently asked questions about transfers and tours in Hawke's Bay.
How much is a private airport transfer in Hawke's Bay?
Private transfers from Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) start at $300 NZD per vehicle to a Napier hotel, for up to 7 guests with luggage. Hawke's Bay Airport to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers is $520 NZD on arrival and $480 NZD on departure, per vehicle. Executive taxis for business travellers start at $90 NZD per vehicle. All prices include GST. See every published rate.
How do I book a transfer or tour?
Send your dates, the number of guests and where you are staying through our booking page, on WhatsApp at +64 21 025 87832, by phone on +64 6 211 2600 or by email to info@elecexec.co.nz. We confirm every booking by email, with pickup times stated in New Zealand time. Please pre-book evening journeys.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes, with prior notice. A child restraint seat is $25 NZD per seat per day and a booster seat is $15 NZD per seat per day. Children aged 5 to 12 receive 50 percent off touring rates, and infants aged 0 to 4 travel free. Please tell us the ages of children when you book.
How long are your wine and food tours?
Our four private hosted tours run from 4 to 7 hours. The Great Wine Capital Discovery takes 4 hours, from $225 NZD per person. The Signature takes 5 hours, from $445 NZD. The Artisan Producers Tour takes 6 hours, 10:00 to 16:00, from $695 NZD. The Great Wine Capital Reserve takes 7 hours, 10:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday, with lunch at Craggy Range, from $780 NZD. Prices are per person for private parties of 2 to 7, GST included. See the four tours.
Are your vehicles electric?
Our fleet is electric-first. The BYD Atto 3, Tesla Model Y and Mercedes-Benz eVito are fully electric. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Sprinter are diesel, and we use them for larger groups and longer distances. See the full fleet.
We would be delighted to host you
Book a private transfer or hosted tour in Hawke\'s Bay.
Tell us your dates, the number of guests and where you are staying. We confirm every booking by email, with pickup times stated in New Zealand time.