Taste of Petone: Wellington’s Half Day Gourmet Tour (Small Group Tour)
Highlights
- Local Coffee Roastery – Tour and taste expertly roasted coffee.
- New Zealand Cheese Platter – Sample a curated selection of regional cheeses.
- Jackson Street Exploration – Wander the vibrant foodie hub and soak in the atmosphere.
- Chocolatier Visit – Compare handcrafted chocolates at a local favourite.
- Craft Beer Tasting – Enjoy a tasting paddle at one of Petone’s top breweries
Itinerary
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.
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 (*)
(*) From 1 October 2025, Lunch is no longer included; instead, guests can use the extra time to explore the foodie suburb of Petone at their leisure.
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. The tour is complete with a drop off back to Wellington at 2:45pm
included with
- All entry/tasting fees
- Professional and fully licensed driver guides
- Live commentary on board
- We typically use our fleet of Mercedes 12-seat Sprinters. Smaller or supplementary vehicles used when required
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from i-SITE, Cruise Terminal or selected centrally located hotels
- Private transportation for the duration of the tour (private vehicle)
excluded by
No exclusivity guaranteed. Guests may share the vehicle with others
Essential
Information
**What to Bring: Suitable clothing for the day
