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

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Earliest Date Available: October 26, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Wellington

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 11 guests

Language

English

Location

Wellington

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 11 guests

Language

English

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•8 reviews

US$145.70 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: October 26, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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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.

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.

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

Lunch

1 hour · Admission Ticket Included

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)

Your first visit is to a specialty coffee roastery on the Petone foreshore where you will learn its…

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

131 Jackson Street

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)

Guided tea brewing process with cupping. At its heart, Tea Atelier is an invitation to slow down. To…

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Not Included

Jackson Street Programme

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

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

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.

The next stop is for the sweet of tooth as you call in on the resident chocolatier for a tasting and…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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.

Next stop is Forage for a sample of some of their wonderfully locally sourced and produced products.…

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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.

Meeting Point

Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, Cable Street, Wellington Region, New Zealand, NZ, 6011

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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 experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Passport18634114161March 2025 • TripAdvisor

A very different fun experience.

Each of the places we visited was very interesting. Our driver was excellent and very informative and obviously had a good rapport with the people at each of the venues. A very worthwhile tour.

Response from ViatorMarch 24, 2025

Thanks very much for the wonderful feedback. It was a pleasure to host you both and I was really happy to see how more enjoyable you found the day out than you had expected!

Charles_AMarch 2024 • Viator

A definite must do tour

A great way to spend an afternoon. Lunch was delicious. Each place we stopped at we were greeted by friendly and knowledgeable people. A must do tour. Our guide Phil was fantastic. He went out of his way to accommodate us. Thanks for a great day

Response from ViatorMarch 09, 2024

Many thanks Charles. It was a great pleasure to host you both in my lovely little foodie town. Glad it was enjoyable for you!

Teresa_LFebruary 2024 • Viator

Phil is great!

Phil was great! Picked just the right places to excite our tate buds. Even changed his itinerary to fit our needs.

Response from ViatorFebruary 17, 2024

Thanks Tess! It was my pleasure to host.

HbersaniFebruary 2024 • Viator

Great introduction to local products

Really enjoyed every stop and all the local flavors. Phil was awesome and is from the area and it shows on his enthusiasm for the area.

Response from ViatorFebruary 18, 2024

Great to have had you onboard for the day. Glad you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure to host!

O4538AUsarahcJuly 2022 • TripAdvisor

A thoroughly enjoyable experience

Had an amazing time and leant lots. Met so many lovely people who showcased their products very well. Phil was an excellent tour guide and it was really well organized. Would highly recommend.

Response from ViatorJuly 21, 2022

Thanks very much for the great review Sarah. Much appreciated! Delighted to hear the tour was so enjoyable.