Te Puke Kiwifruit Country (Kiwi360)
Te Puke
Known as the “Kiwifruit Capital of the World,” where visitors can join orchard tours and taste gold and green kiwifruit beside a giant kiwifruit slice landmark.
Te Puke lies about 25 kilometers southeast of Tauranga and is known as the “Kiwifruit Capital of the World.” It is surrounded by vast kiwifruit orchards and windbreak forests. Beside the state highway, the Kiwi360 park features a giant sliced-kiwifruit sculpture, a classic photo spot. Inside the park is a kiwifruit-themed visitor center and orchard tours, where you can ride in a small vehicle through the orchards and learn about the process from pollination through harvest, packing, and export. You can also taste gold kiwifruit, green kiwifruit, and fruit-juice ice cream. The harvest season from March to June is the highlight. Tours require payment and advance booking is recommended. Offerings may change, so please confirm before you set out.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–16:00 (check with the park)
Nearby sights
- Papamoa Beach
- Pāpāmoa Hills Regional Park
- Kaiate Falls
- Tauranga Waterfront & The Strand
- The Elms Mission House
- Moturiki (Leisure) Island & Blowhole
- Pilot Bay
- Mount Main Beach