Waikato Wander: A Nature and Flavour Trail

• Please note: A minimum of 4 people are required for this tour to run - available on a private basis for 2 people (NZ$500pp).

With your lovely local guide, the morning begins with a journey to the South Waikato for a gentle walk along the banks of Te Waihou river that leads to the famous Blue Springs producing some of the clearest and purest water in New Zealand. We find a tucked away pocket of nature to enjoy a hot brew with a view and some morning tea.

Waikato is a region renown for it's dairy farming and local produce, so it's only natural that we visit a local cheese maker to sample some of the best cheeses in New Zealand. Multi-award winning cheesemakers Over the Moon Dairy are small in size but huge on creating unique flavours. 

A visit to the largest mainland ecological island in New Zealand is a must when in the Waikato, and we've got a special experience lined up for you. Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is home to our rarest birds and the forest is pristine. You will feel as though you have entered an ancient, pre-historic world. Hear all about this incredible conservation project and enjoy an unforgettable forest lunch under a native canopy at a secret location.

Our afternoon is rounded off with a visit to the largest organic blueberry orchard in the southern hemisphere. Sample blueberry delights (blueberry wine anyone?!) or enjoy a really great New Zealand coffee while we take in the views over the orchard. This tour is for nature lovers who enjoy explore a region by foot and flavour!

Details

• $390 per person
• Fully-inclusive, guided experience
• Runs: Monday - Sunday (subject to availability)
• Departs: 8am from Hamilton
• Returns: Approx. 4.30pm to Hamilton
• Duration: 8.5 hours
• TWO guided short walks
• Walks: 3 hours total
• Grade: Easy

Inclusions:

• Return transfers from Hamilton (we can collect from your central city accommodation) in comfortable and spacious transport with air conditioning. 

• Professional local guide with local knowledge and stories leading the way

• TWO guided short walks

• One visit to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari (eco-sanctuary), your entry is a conservation contribution to the project and is included

• Forest feast with local flavours under a native canopy

• Walk along the banks of Te Waihou Blue Spring

• Cheese tasting at Over the Moon Cheese

• Blueberry artisan flavours - taste a suite of products from Monavale bluerberries

• Morning and afternoon tea

• *Please note that the credit cards we accept are: Visa, American Express and MasterCard.