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Katikati Avocado Adventure

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| Tauranga, New Zealand
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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
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Meeting Location

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9 Walker Road East
Aongatete 3178, New Zealand

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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.

Sample Menu

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Quacamole

Tim's special guacamole recipe server with corn chips.

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Ice cream/Gelato

Delicious ice cream or Gelato made from our scrumptious hand picked avocado's.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Katikati Avocado Adventure?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Katikati Avocado Adventure?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Snacks. Guacamole and ice cream tasting is included with your tour.
  • Local Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Private transportation.
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Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If 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.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility 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
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  • SnacksGuacamole and ice cream tasting is included with your tour.
  • Local Guide
  • Private transportation

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  • 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.
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