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!
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!
- 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…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Alcoholic drinks and food products for taking away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense.
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks and food products for taking away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense.
- Gratuities
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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
