Katikati Avocado Adventure
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Snacks Guacamole and ice cream tasting is included with your tour.
- Local Guide
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
9 Walker Road East
Aongatete 3178, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, dairy-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5497248P1
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Average 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 14 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Top10Adventures® customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (NZST).
- Snacks. Guacamole and ice cream tasting is included with your tour.
- Local Guide.
- Private transportation.
This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This adventure requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Katikati Avocado Adventure is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Katikati Avocado Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- SnacksGuacamole and ice cream tasting is included with your tour.
- Local Guide
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, dairy-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
