Taste Hawke's Bay - A Sweet treat food Tour
Overview
Satisfy your sweet tooth and discover a different side of Hawke’s Bay on this delightful journey through the region’s picturesque countryside. Accompanied by a friendly local guide, you'll visit some of Hawke’s Bay’s most loved artisan producers, sampling local honey, handcrafted chocolates, and New Zealand’s iconic real fruit ice cream along the way.
Unlike larger coach tours, our small-group experience offers a more personal and relaxed pace, with opportunities to connect with local producers and hear the stories behind their craft. Travelling through beautiful rural landscapes, you'll gain insight into the region's food culture, local history, and hidden gems.
Perfect for families, couples, friends, and food lovers of all ages, this tour showcases a side of Hawke’s Bay that many visitors miss. You'll discover exceptional local flavours, warm hospitality, and authentic experiences that celebrate the people and produce that make Hawke’s Bay so special.
What's Included
- Snacks Tastings at Silky oaks Chocolates, one real fruit Ice-cream.
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Cruise passengers can take the free shuttle bus from the port to the National Aquarium (second stop); the ride takes about 5-10 minutes.We will be at the pick-up location 5-10 minutes before the tour starts.* To request Alternative start times or tour customisations - Book on our Mates Travel website.This tour requires a minimum number of guests to operate. If minimum numbers are not met, the tour may be rescheduled or cancelled. In this case, we’ll contact you with alternative dates, tours or offer a full refund.
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The Silky Oak Chocolate Company
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Birdwoods Gallery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Havelock North
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Tastings at Silky oaks Chocolates, one real fruit Ice-cream.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
This tour 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 tour 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 Taste Hawke's Bay - A Sweet treat food Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste Hawke’s Bay – A Sweet treat food Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksTastings at Silky oaks Chocolates, one real fruit Ice-cream.
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
