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

4.8
(8 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Take your taste buds on a flavour-packed journey through Wellington’s historic seaside suburb, Petone. This 5-hour tour blends local history with delicious artisan experiences. This tour includes:

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.

A perfect half-day for food lovers and explorers alike — indulge in local flavours, artisan treats, and Petone charm.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Guests can use the extra time to explore the foodie suburb of Petone at their leisure.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

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

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Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Ports of Call Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Food & Drink
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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