Matatoki Cheese Farm & Blackbeard's Mussels Day Trip 2024

Itinerary

Wednesday 11th September 2024                                                  MT/L

 Let's escape on a delightful day tour commencing with the aromatic pleasures at Flatwhite Cafe, Waihi Beach, where freshly baked scones and muffins, both sweet and savory, await alongside regular coffees, setting the perfect morning tone. Journeying onwards, Oasis Garden NZ beckons with its scenic allure in Puriri, Thames. Enveloping visitors in a haven of lush greenery, vibrant blooms, and tranquil water features. This idyllic oasis offers a refreshing pause amidst nature's beauty, allowing guests to unwind and absorb the serenity of the surroundings. From here we'll continue onto our lunch destination at The Cheese Barn in Matatoki, featuring an introduction talk and a chance to procure artisanal products. Feeling satisfied from lunch our journey continues to Thames to visit Blackbeard's Smokehouse, this quirky wee shop will have you immersing in the rich flavours of the sea in particular mussels. Concluding the day, the Model Barn in Orongo provides a charming finale before returning to Tauranga, leaving behind a trail of gastronomic and scenic memories.