Taste of Petone: Wellington’s Half-Day Gourmet Tour
Overview
Take your taste buds on a flavour-packed journey through Wellington’s historic seaside suburb, Petone. This 4.5-hour tour blends local history with delicious artisan experiences. This tour includes:
Local Coffee Roastery OR Tea Brewing – Tour and taste expertly roasted coffee OR Tea cupping
New Zealand Artisanal Platter – Sample a curated selection of locally produced delicacies with a dairy theme
Jackson Street Exploration – Wander the vibrant foodie hub and soak in the atmosphere.
Chocolatier Visit – Compare handcrafted chocolates at a local favourite.
A perfect half-day for food lovers and explorers alike — indulge in local flavours, artisan treats, and Petone charm.
What's Included
- Small Group Tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off available
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Food and beverage tasting.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Professional local driver guide.
- Lunch
- Alcoholic drinks and food products for taking away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
For hotel pick up please wait for your Zozo Travel driver guide in the lobby or main hotel entrance. For cruise pick up please wait at the Private Tour Waiting Area at the cruise terminal. DO NOT get on cruise shuttle. For specific pick up time and locations please contact Zozo Travel directly.
50 Cable Street
Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Small Batch, Ripe Coffee Roasters
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
131 Jackson Street
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jackson Street Programme
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Chocolate Story
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
46a Victoria Street
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum (drinking) age is 18 years.
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, participants must be able to enter and exit our vans unassisted, using steps and grab rails. If this basic requirement cannot be met at the start of the tour, our guides reserve the right to decline participation. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-47417P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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.
- Small Group Tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off available.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Food and beverage tasting.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Professional local driver guide.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic drinks and food products for taking away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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 of Petone: Wellington’s Half-Day Gourmet Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste of Petone: Wellington’s Half-Day Gourmet 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
- Small Group Tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off available
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Food and beverage tasting.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Professional local driver guide.
- Lunch
- Alcoholic drinks and food products for taking away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum (drinking) age is 18 years.
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, participants must be able to enter and exit our vans unassisted, using steps and grab rails. If this basic requirement cannot be met at the start of the tour, our guides reserve the right to decline participation. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
