Katikati Avocado Adventure: Orchard Insights

Explore Katikati’s avocado orchards, learn seasonal secrets, and savor guacamole and avocado ice cream. Perfect for avocado lovers and culture enthusiasts.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 9 Walker Road East - As you walk through the picturesque orchard, your guide will explain the history of avocados, how they are grown and the various orchard activities, tree and fruit development stages that occur throughout the year.

You’ll get a chance to pick your own avocado (season dependent).

Meet some local native birds that call the orchard home.

Watch a live demonstration of the harvesting machine used to pick fruit high in the trees.

After the stroll, tantalise your tastebuds with some delicious guacamole and avocado ice cream.

A merchandise stand is available for the purchase of avocado-themed items and mementos.

By choosing the Gourmet Tour, you’ll experience an avocado-themed tasting event featuring a variety of dishes such as guacamole with chips, avocado and feta on balsamic and caramelized onion crackers, sourdough, and a selection of avocado oils. Delight in avocado mousse, avocado chocolates, and finish with refreshing avocado gelato. Dishes will change from time to time, ensuring a dynamic and exciting experience.

What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Quacamole - Tim’s special guacamole recipe server with corn chips.
  • Ice cream/Gelato - Delicious ice cream or Gelato made from our scrumptious hand picked avocado’s.
Additional Information

This authentic experience will provide interesting insights into the seasonal activities that keep the orchard thriving and make our avocados so delicious. You’ll discover why this superfood is adored by so many. To top it off, you’ll tantalise your tastebuds with some delicious guacamole and avocado ice cream, a true celebration of this versatile fruit. This experience is suitable for visitors young and old who have a love of avocados, or a desire to connect with local culture and food production in this region.

  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, dairy-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
  • During pollination time (Oct-Dec) bees will be present throughout the orchard. If you get severe reactions from bee stings, please bring any medication with you.
Location
9 Walker Road East
Walker Road East
We're easy to find, just 100 meters off State Highway 2 if you are heading from Auckland or Tauranga. Just 5 mins south of Katikati township. Upon arrival please park in the signposted parking area and make your way to the large shed entrance where your guide will meet you.
Cancellation Policy

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

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