Taste Buds Tour: Half Day Exploration of Petone’s Locally-Made Delicacies and Hidden Culinary Gems
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7 Ratings
Wellington
Embark on a half-day Taste Buds Tour in Petone, Wellington, and indulge in locally-made delicacies and hidden culinary gems. Explore the history and flavors of specialty coffee, cheeses, craft beers, chocolates, and more. Book now for a unique tasting experience!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Small Batch, Ripe Coffee Roasters - Your first visit is to a specialty coffee roastery on the Petone foreshore where you will learn it’s fascinating history and the trace the amazing journey of it’s coffee beans from shrub to cup! Take part in a coffee roast and hear the beans crack under intense heat as the aroma of the roasted beans fills the room. Challenge your taste buds in a cupping session and match the coffees to the tasting notes before sitting back enjoying a famous flat white (or coffee of your choice)!
- Zany Zeus Cheese Shop - Next stop is Zany Zeus dairy and cheese factory where you will sample a range of cheeses, yogurts and organic ice cream including a smoked yogurt - the first
- La Bella Italia - Your next encounter takes you to a little bit of Parma, Italy in New Zealand as you are a guest at La Bella Italia and your host Antonio Cacace. Here you will try a freshly prepared Italian classic which varies daily! Vegetarian options are available.
- The Chocolate Story - The next stop is for the sweet of tooth as you call in on the resident chocolatier for a tasting and chocolate making lesson! Through utilizing French and European inspired recipes, then adapting them to locally sourced New Zealand products, the chocolatier blends in premium chocolates such as the world famous Valrhona Couverture Chocolate to produce chocolates you will love.
- Brewtown Upper Hutt - Your final stop is a visit to a local craft brewery for a tasting of their range of locally produced craft beer. The tour is complete with a drop off back to Wellington at 2:45pm.
What's Included
- Small Group Tour
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off available
- Professional local driver guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Food and beverage tasting
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks and food products for taking away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense.
- Gratuities
Additional Information
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!
- Minimum (drinking) age is 18 years.
Location
111 Wakefield Street
Wakefield Street
Tour departs from the Tour Pick Up Zone opposite and/ or in front of the Amora Hotel next to the Wellington i-SITE at 0945. Please confirm your pick up destination with Zozo Travel at least 24 hours before departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Charles_a
Mar 6, 2024
A definite must do tour - A great way to spend an afternoon. Lunch was delicious. Each place we stopped at we were greeted by friendly and knowledgeable people. A must do tour. Our guide Phil was fantastic. He went out of his way to accommodate us. Thanks for a great day
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Teresa_l
Feb 16, 2024
Phil is great! - Phil was great! Picked just the right places to excite our tate buds. Even changed his itinerary to fit our needs.
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Hbersani
Feb 14, 2024
Great introduction to local products - Really enjoyed every stop and all the local flavors. Phil was awesome and is from the area and it shows on his enthusiasm for the area.
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O4538ausarahc
Jul 19, 2022
A thoroughly enjoyable experience - Had an amazing time and leant lots. Met so many lovely people who showcased their products very well. Phil was an excellent tour guide and it was really well organized. Would highly recommend.
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Kiwibritsophie
Jul 27, 2019
Delicious food, great conversation and fun day out - Perfect way to see the off beat local food producers, and sample some delicious artisan food and talk to the producers. Loved learning how to roast coffee beans, sampling Italian cured meats and tasting chocolate. A great day!
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Guestjul21
Apr 29, 2023
Intimate look at Petone - Phil was a brilliant guide. Learnt much much more about coffee and how it goes from the plantation to a cup of coffee. Artisan chocolate shop gave a whole new perspective on the finer intricacies. The Italian sampler lunch was a delightful mix of authentic Italian cuisine.
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N9230gtmichaelk
Dec 25, 2022
Learned a lot about coffee. Chocolate tour was incredible. Lunch was amazing. Phil was a great tour guide - Learned a lot about coffee. Chocolate tour was incredible. Lunch was amazing. Phil was a great tour guide. Italian lunch awesome
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