Taste of Petone: Wellington’s Half-Day Gourmet Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Take your taste buds on a flavour-packed journey through Wellington’s historic seaside suburb, Petone. This 4.5-hour tour blends local history with delicious artisan experiences. This tour includes: Local Coffee Roastery OR Tea Brewing – Tour and taste expertly roasted coffee OR Tea cupping New Zealand Artisanal Platter – Sample a curated selection of locally produced delicacies with a dairy theme Jackson Street Exploration – Wander the vibrant foodie hub and soak in the atmosphere. Chocolatier Visit – Compare handcrafted chocolates at a local favourite. A perfect half-day for food lovers and explorers alike — indulge in local flavours, artisan treats, and Petone charm.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour will depart at 09:45 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

Pickup Information

For hotel pick up please wait for your Zozo Travel driver guide in the lobby or main hotel entrance. For cruise pick up please wait at the Private Tour Waiting Area at the cruise terminal. DO NOT get on cruise shuttle. For specific pick up time and locations please contact Zozo Travel directly.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Small Batch, Ripe Coffee Roasters
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. Available Mon-Fri (as replacement option for tea)
Duration: 60 mins
2. Guided tea brewing process with cupping. At its heart, Tea Atelier is an invitation to slow down. To taste more attentively. To find your own way within this vast and quietly captivating world of tea. Available Weds-Sun (as replacement option for coffee)
Duration: 45 mins
3. Jackson Street Programme
Guests can use the extra time to explore the foodie suburb of Petone at their leisure.
Duration: 45 mins
4. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
5. 46a Victoria Street
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.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Small Group Tour.

Hotel pickup and drop-off available

Professional local driver guide.

Transport by private vehicle.

Food and beverage tasting.

All taxes, fees and handling charges.

Exclusion

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

Gratuities

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum (drinking) age is 18 years.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, participants must be able to enter and exit our vans unassisted, using steps and grab rails. If this basic requirement cannot be met at the start of the tour, our guides reserve the right to decline participation. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.

Supplied by Zozo Travel - Tours of Wellington. Scenic, Winery, Brewery and Foodie Tours

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