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Taste Buds Tour of Petone

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Petone departing Wellington CBD
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Highlights

  • Unique way to explore one of Wellington oldest settlements
  • Roast your own coffee beans at a local coffee roastery
  • Sample craft beers at the newly established Brewtown

Discover the locally made treats and secret foodie spots in Petone, one of the oldest settlements in Wellington. This five hour tour gives your taste buds a thrilling journey through the history and production of local food and beverage artisans and importers.

What's included?

  • Tasting fees at all the foodie locations
  • Pick up and drop off service from Wellington i-SITE, cruise terminal or selected centrally located hotels
  • Live on-board commentary

The tour starts at 9:45am with a coastal drive around the western edge of Wellington Harbour, heading for the historical foreshore town of Petone. Your first visit is to a specialty coffee roastery on the Petone foreshore where you will learn its fascinating history and the trace the amazing journey of its coffee beans from shrub to cup! The local staff will take you through a coffee ‘three ways’ experience with tasting notes and lessons on how each method influences their characteristics.

Next stop is Forage for a sample of some of their wonderfully locally sourced and produced products. With a focus on dairy alongside some new and exciting seasonal tastes and flavours.

Next, you can explore the foodie suburb of Petone at your leisure. Home to more than 60 bars, cafes and restaurants in just 800 metres, Petone’s iconic Jackson Street is overflowing with options for every meal.

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.

Your final stop is a visit to a local craft brewery for a tasting of their range of locally produced craft beer.

Important information

  • Please allow five hours for this experience
  • The tour runs daily Tuesday to Friday from 945am
  • Unavailable on public holidays

Guests must be 18 years or over to join the tour.

  • Participants must be 18 years of age or older to consume alcohol
  • Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking
  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

The tour runs with a minimum of two guests. There will be a maximum of 11 guests on this tour, plus the driver.

This experience departs from Wellington CBD and tours the suburb of Petone, one of the oldest settlements in Wellington.

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A thoroughly enjoyable experience

Sarahandabs 20 July 2022

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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