9 Coffee & Tea Tours in North Island That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover why Wellington is known as the coffee and craft beer capital of New Zealand on a 7-hour culinary tour. With a guide who introduces you to the vast array of taste sensations in the city, you'll enjoy an experience you wouldn't be able to have on your own. Visit local purveyors such as a cheese importer and a spice shop to sample and learn about Wellington's foodie culture. Tour is limited to 8 people to provide a small-group experience.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water, Local taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Join us on a scenic foodie adventure as you taste and sip your way around the Bay of Plenty region, named by the great explorer Captain James Cook.   On this bountiful foodie tour you will get at least 8 tastings which may include: artisan baked goods, local cheeses, seafood, Manuka honey, berries, fruits, famous pies and home made kiwifruit ice cream to name a few. Depending on the day of the tour we may stop at the local farmers market to see the seasonal produce, or it might be a visit to our favourite coffee roaster to learn about the new coffee trends. You will visit kiwi fruit and avocado orchards which dominate agriculture in the region, and I will also take you to one of the most historic and beautiful beaches in New Zealand to taste an iconic kiwi favourite!   If you are foodie you will love this tour!!

Inclusions: Private small group tour, Professional guide, Beverages, Light lunch with a glass of wine, Live commentary on board, Food tastings, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Port pickup and drop-off, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Optional food products to take home, Personal expenses

Discover the locally made treats and secret foodie spots in Petone, one of the oldest settlements in Wellington. This 5-hour tour gives your taste buds a thrilling journey through the history and produce of local food and beverage artisans and importers. Get an exclusive behind the scenes look at a local specialty coffee roastery, taste freshly made cheeses, sample local craft beers, visit a chocolatier, and have a tasting platter at an Italian restaurant and cafe. A different tasting experience at every location. Itinerary varies daily!

Inclusions: Small Group Tour., Transport by private vehicle., Professional local driver guide., Food and beverage tasting., All taxes, fees and handling charges., Hotel pickup and drop-off available, Lunch

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks and food products for taking away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense., Gratuities

We have Combined 3 of New Zealand's unique experiences in this tour around the Waikato; Zealong Tea Estate, Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Otorohanga kiwi Sanctuary. The tour starts by picking you up from your centrally located Auckland hotel, the first stop is the Zealong Estate where you will have the opportunity to explore New Zealand's only commercial tea estate selling organic tea. Learn all about the history and making of the tea and of course try it! You will also walk along the trail and see unique sculptures and scenery. The next stop is Waitomo caves where your guide will take you on a 50 mins group tour teaching you about these creatures and enjoy a magical boat ride through the caves. Followed by a lunch at the iconic open air restaurant Finally the last stop is at New Zealand's largest free-flight dome aviary, here you can get up close to New Zealand Native birds and reptiles at Otorohanga Kiwi House before driving back to Auckland for drop off.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Snacks, All entry tickets & guided tours

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Small Group with a real local tour guide from 1 person to coach load we love showing you my beautiful city you will get to know what it is like to be a real local with a fun Day Tour we pickup from the central city and drive out through Mt Albert,Avondale New Lynn and Titirangi learning about each suburb along the way by the end of the tour you will be very good at NZ trivia we reach the Waitakere Ranges where we stop at Aratak Vistor Information Centre for wonderful views and pictures and showing you some of our native tress and plants the famous silver fern the kauri tree plus much more after our stop here we drive out to Piha Beach stopping for lunch at a local to eat our very favourite and famous and very yummy NZ lunch before we take sort walk to see a beautiful waterfall through the rain forest then to Pha Beach where you feel the black sandy beach with big waves surf and the volcanic cliff faces plus much more! An amazing learning fun filled day

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Food and drinks

A tour which takes advantage of our guides unique and full knowledge of the area built up from 40 years of living and touring.

Inclusions: Admission, In-person guide

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Do you know, that Auckland is situated in narrowest part of the North Island? Thus the calm beaches of Hauraki Gulf on the East are just a 40 minutes drive from the black sands of the rough and wild West Coast. Yes, these two shores are dramatically different, and this is what we will explore, together with everything inland on our way in between, including: - scenic beach and nature walks - wine tasting - coffee break - some adventure elements - great photos opportunities

Inclusions: Small groups with dedicated guiding, Hotel pickup and drop-off (conditional), Wine tasting, Fruits/berries picking (conditional), Picnic with BBQ (optional)

Exclusions: Please take care about your own drinks and snacks, that you may need while we are on a track "out of civilisation"

Aaron your local guide is Born and raised in Island bay and Brooklyn and is intimately acquainted with Wellington serving as a qualified guide for 23 years.

Inclusions: Lunch at Coco and tea and cakes at the Begonia house cafe

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7 hour private tour capturing the best tastes Leed Street Wellington and beyond has to offer.

Inclusions: New Zealand Spring Water, Entry/Admission fee - all locations, Lunch and choice of 1 beverage, Pick up and drop off from CBD hotel, Railway Station or Cruise Port terminal, Personal Driver/Tour Guide, All tasting fees, Scenic Drive - Eastern & Southern Bays

Exclusions: Gratuities