Taste Hawke's Bay - A Sweet treat food Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Mates travel

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Snacks: Tastings at Silky oaks Chocolates, one real fruit Ice-cream.

Itinerary

The Silky Oak Chocolate Company

45 min Admission included

Indulge your sweet tooth with a selection of handcrafted chocolates at Silky Oak Chocolates. Watch the chocolatiers at work through the factory viewing windows and enjoy browsing the boutique chocolate shop filled with locally made treats.

Chocolate Thru’ the Ages Museum

Step back in time and explore the fascinating story of chocolate through the ages. This self-guided museum showcases over 3,000 years of chocolate history, from ancient civilisations through to the modern chocolate industry.
Arataki Honey Visitor Centre

45 min

Discover the fascinating world of bees at Arataki Honey, one of New Zealand’s most recognised honey producers. Learn how honey is made, view a live beehive in action, and enjoy tastings of a variety of delicious honeys, including New Zealand’s world-famous mānuka honey.
Birdwoods Gallery

30 min

We then visit the charming Birdwoods Gallery, a true Hawke’s Bay favourite. Set amongst beautiful gardens and sculptures, Birdwoods offers a unique blend of art, creativity, and countryside charm. Browse the gallery, explore the grounds, visit the nostalgic sweet shop, or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere. Birdwoods Gallery is subject to seasonal opening hours. When unavailable, we will substitute another carefully selected Hawke’s Bay attraction to ensure you enjoy a memorable and well-rounded experience.
Havelock North

one hour

To finish the day, we visit the iconic Strawberry Patch, a much-loved local institution famous for its fresh produce and legendary real fruit ice creams. Here you'll enjoy a true Kiwi classic as fresh seasonal berries are blended on the spot with creamy vanilla ice cream or yoghurt to create a refreshing treat bursting with natural flavour.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

Please show your ticket to your driver guide

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.