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Personal sightseeing with food. Discover fresh tastes in New Zealand's cafe capital, as we introduce you to the city, its local tastes, products and people on this popular tour. Stroll behind the scenes at some of our favourite Wellington food places with a personal guide, to taste hidden culinary treasures and meet some of the people behind some of the city's best food. At the end of the tour receive a Bonus Voucher for lunch or dinner at two of Wellington's best eateries, receiving 25% off the price (to a certain value). Pick up from and return to i-SITE Visitor Centre, Cnr Wakefield and Victoria Sts, Civic Square, Wellington just before 9:30am and concludes at Midday. Minimum 2 Guests. $159 Per person. Approx 50 mins walking time. Please note, this tour is unavailable from 19 to 31 December 2010 inclusive.

For a tasty and relaxed Sunday morning, wander at a leisurely pace around Wellington’s spectacular and sculpture-rich Wellington waterfront to explore two Sunday fresh produce and speciality food markets. You will taste interesting products, meet their producers and enjoy locally roasted coffee from a boutique roaster. The striking and innovative Te Papa Museum of New Zealand is a waterfront highlight, where we will walk through ‘Bush City' which re-creates the original Wellington landscape to identify indigenous edible plants, followed by tasting these indigenous ingredients presented in a modern style for the 21st century. Enjoying contemporary chocolates is a delightful finishing touch for the tour.

9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Pick up from i-SITE Visitor Centre.
Walking Time: Approx 20 mins, all weather
(2 to 12 guests)
Available from 25 April 2010 onwards.

Explore Wellington's quirky less-travelled quarters as well as favourite food places in this compact city. Visit a boutique coffee roastery and cafe. Enjoy tastings at Wellington's best specialist food stores. Meet owners, baristas, coffee roasters and chefs. Savour a delicious three course tasting lunch with matched New Zealand wines at a top restaurant or cafe. Pick up from and return to i-SITE Visitor Centre. Minimum 2 Guests. $230 per person. Walking time is approximately one hour. This tour is available Monday to Friday, except on public holidays. Tours depart in all weather conditions, so we suggest wearing appropriate attire and footwear.

If you prefer some driving, enjoy all the ingredients of our Walking Gourmet Tour. After lunch at a top restaurant or cafe, we add a unique visit to a local culinary personality at home for some delicious treats, including the chance to see interesting suburbs en route. Pick up from and return to i-SITE Visitor Centre. Minimum 2 Guests. $395 per person. Please note, this tour is unavailable from 19 to 27 December 2009 inclusive.

Two favourite food groups, in a short but intense Wellington tour, great for small groups or families! We examine traditional and contemporary chocolate and coffee styles, explore a kitchen producing innovative chocolate dishes and indulge the sense. Pick up from and return to i-SITE Visitor Centre. Minimum 4 Guests Per Booking. Available Mondays to Fridays, except Public Holidays.

Wander through the pretty Wairarapa town of Greytown, meeting enthusiastic specialty food producers and sampling local treats. Finish with a delicious, light tasting lunch with selected wines. Daily by arrangement, timed to suit Wellington trains if needed (additional transport $20 pp return on request), meet in Central Greytown. Minimum 2 Guests. $230 per person

Explore the celebrated Martinborough village, drive in style to see behind the scenes of premium wine brands and boutique food producers. Finish with a delicious lunch, matched with Martinborough wines at a vineyard cafe. Daily by arrangement, timed to suit Wellington trains if needed, pick up from and return to agreed South Wairarapa accommodation or train station. Minimum 2 Guests.

Our luxury Martinborough food and wine tour is for two to four guests only. Explore the historical township of Greytown and the celebrated martinborough village, as we meet people and see behind the scenes of premium wine brands and the boutique food producers. Savour a delicious three course tasting lunch, matched with premium Martinborough wines. This is a driving tour. Daily by arrangement, timed to suit Wellington trains if needed, pick up from and return to agreed South Wairarapa location or train station. Minimum 2 Guests.

SOLD OUT. Behind the scenes at busy Osteria del Toro, they somehow manage a never-ending flurry of orders. Iconic Martin Bosley’s Yacht Club Restaurant offers a rare insight into getting incredible dishes to the table.
Take home a tasty gift from each. Limited to 6 guests per tour.
Price Per Person: $79
When on: 1015 to 1145 – Wed 18 Aug (SOLD OUT) and Wed 25 Aug (1 space left)
Meet at: outside Martin Bosley's, Oriental Parade

A hands-on session exploring how to blend your own coffee beans

Create your very own personal coffee blend, guided by the experts at Mojo Coffee. An in-depth, hands-on total coffee experience: perfect for all you coffee-crazy Wellingtonians. Learn about single origin beans, roasting, identifying aromas and flavours and other technical stuff behind the expert blending to create the perfect mix of balanced flavours. Experience the whole process including roasting and ‘cupping’ and then the ultimate caffeine high - blending your very own creation. Coffee exactly as you like it, tailored to suit your palate, to take home. How cool is that?
Take home your own blend of coffee blended to your tastes. Limited to 20 participants.
Price Per Person: $55
When on: 6.30 to 8.30pm – Tues 17 Aug and Tues 24 Aug
Where: Mojo Roastery, Shed 13 Customhouse Quay, Wellington