Katikati Gourmet Avocado Tasting

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Experience the magic of our orchard and see firsthand how seasonal practices keep our avocados at their best. Uncover why this superfood has such a devoted following and treat yourself to a tasting of inventive avocado dishes that highlight its unique flavor. Ideal for avocado lovers and those keen to dive into local food culture, this adventure promises excitement and discovery for visitors of all ages.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local Guide

Selection of avocado inspired gourmet treats

Avocado and merchandise purchase

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). Watch a live demonstration of the harvesting machine used to pick fruit high in the trees. Meet some local native birds that call the orchard home. To top it off, you'll enjoy a delectable tasting of gourmet avocado dishes. A merchandise stand is available for the purchase of avocado-themed items and mementos.

Sample Menu

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Guacamole

Tim's special guacamole recipe

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Avocado ice cream or Gelato

Made locally using our handpicked avocados, simply divine!

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Avocado Feta and Basil

Served on a balsamic and caramelised onion cracker

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Avocado oils

A selection of avocado oils with sourdough fingers

Options

Katikati Gourmet Avocado Tasting

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing Avocados
MBStCats,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic visit to Tim’s Avocado farm. There were only 4 of us on the tour so it was a very personal tour. Very relaxed visit, lots of information from Tim & plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Who knew Avocados were so interesting !!! We felt the cost of the tour was very fair considering the time spent at the farm & the amazing Gourmet tasting. It was yummy.
It ought to be tax deductible
Curiosity56075290257,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sooo much information imparted, and sooo educational, it ought to be tax-deductible as a course. I am not the avocado junkie in our family, but that Guacamole sure gets in your mouth easily ... and repeatedly. Converted! Excellent value.
A highly recommended tour and such a lovely way to spend a couple of hours.
Hannah G,
Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a genuinely fascinating and brilliant experience. It was so great to see a couple’s dream of a better life coming true. And I didn’t realise avocados could be so interesting! We arrived onto the family run orchard and met the delightful Tim. He is the font of knowledge when it comes to avocados and listening to his journey from his previous career into growing, was so captivating to hear. We did a tour of the orchard whilst learning about avocados and Tim’s experiences. I would recommend the gourmet tour as you then get to try a range of homemade avocado products which were delicious. In summary, a highly recommended tour and such a lovely way to spend a couple of hours.
Great personalized tour about Avocados
VIM689,
Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Tim. His enthusiasm and knowledge are fantastic. We learned a lot about avocados! The tasting afterwards was amazing. We had no idea you could make gelato from avocados! We highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn a bit more about the avocado industry. Michelle also gave some advice on how to tell if an avocado is ripe and some great recommendations on other things to see and do in Katikati.
Definitely Gourmet!
Linda B,
Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed meeting Tim the owner of the orchard. He has learned so much in only two years and has taken some very bold steps! We loved hearing about the avocado cycles and seeing the huge beautiful trees. Definitely you should book the gourmet food tour. We tried many different foods made with avocado! It was a very enjoyable two hours. And if you had time you could make a day out of it and go to the Katikati bird gardens which are on the same road. Make sure you come hungry!
Phenomenal Tour
GeneralShamu,
Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely excellent tour that we could not recommend enough. We learned so much during the tour and really enjoyed every second of it. The food they provided on the gourmet tour was excellent as well - the guacamole, avocado oils, etc... The history behind the owners/operators purchasing this orchard is inspiring as well.
Gourmet Avocado Tour in Katikati
Jet66261631538,
Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were on our way from Auckland to Matamata (Hobbiton) and are very happy we made a detour to Katikati. Tim was a great host, very welcoming and very knowledgeable. We learnt about the management of the Orchard, the pollination of the flowers, the growing of the avocado trees and the different grades of avocados among others. We then had a taste of Tim's guacamole, it was fantastic. We highly recommend the tour.