Truffle Treasure
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Port
Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$240
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
The soils and climate of the coastal Bay of Plenty produce not only the world's top-end kiwifruit but also, in one small spot, the much-sought-after, very expensive, black Perigord truffle.
Travel through downtown Tauranga, along the waterfront and then into the hinterland, where virtually all of New Zealand's kiwifruit is grown on beautiful orchard land.
Your hosts have pioneered the development of one of New Zealand's few truffières — a truffle farm — from which they harvest eye-wateringly expensive, melt-in-the-mouth, insanely delicious truffles of the highest quality. Walk with them through the farm, where oak and hazelnut trees grow. Under these, the truffle fungi quietly grow "from inoculation to amazing" over about five years. After a display from the truffle hunting dogs, enjoy a tasting of truffle-infused delights, including cheeses, honey, butter and ice cream.
Travel along the coastal beach route to Mt Maunganui and beautiful Pilot Bay en route back to the pier.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.