Trufflewood and Shalandy Gardens Day Trip

Itinerary

Wednesday 28th October                                    MT, L

⚡NEWS FLASH⚡

We’ve made a positive update to our upcoming Trufflewood Day Tour, and we think you’re going to love the new additions!

We’ve replaced lunch at the Polynesian Pools Café with Sequoia Café, as the café’s facilities weren’t going to be quite as suitable for our group. Sequoia Café, located close to Rotorua’s beautiful Redwoods, offers a more comfortable setting for everyone to enjoy a relaxed lunch.

And there’s an added bonus! We’ve included a visit to Juniper, a charming little art and candle studio where you can browse handcrafted creations, unique gifts and a beautifully curated indoor plant shop.

We’re really excited about these changes and believe they’ve created an even more enjoyable day. With great food, beautiful gardens, creativity and some wonderful little hidden gems along the way.

The day begins with a relaxing visit to Trufflewood, where you will enjoy a delicious truffle-inspired morning tea in a peaceful rural setting. This is followed by a gentle guided walk through the truffière, offering insights into the fascinating world of truffle growing. It's a unique and luxurious experience for those who appreciate nature and fine food. Afterward, the group travels to Sequoia Cafe in Rotorua for a satisfying lunch. Next, we visit Juniper, a charming working art and candle studio where you can browse handcrafted creations, unique gifts, and a beautifully curated indoor plant shop. A scenic drive via Hamurana showcases the region’s natural beauty en route to Shalandy, a stunning private garden established in 1990. In spring, the grounds come alive with flowering trees, shrubs, and bulbs. Visitors can explore peaceful paths, ponds, and seating areas, or simply relax and enjoy views from the deck. It’s a day of beauty, tranquillity, and indulgence in nature.