Experience our boutique micro distillery first-hand. This one hour tour takes you on a journey through our unique gins and liqueurs. Learn what makes us different and discover the secrets of great spirits.
The Matahui Tasting Experience - Award-Winning Distillery Tasting
Discover the art of craft distilling in just one hour with a guided tasting of award-winning gins and liqueurs at New Zealand's Best Botanical Spirit distillery.
What Makes This Special:
Sample eight premium spirits including our trophy-winning Fennel Liqueur (Best Botanical Spirit in New Zealand 2024), Gold Medal Summer Garden Gin (2025), and several other award winning gins and liqueurs. Finish with a signature cocktail crafted by our expert team. You'll also explore our permaculture botanical garden (weather permitting) and learn about our unique garden-to-glass philosophy.
What's Included:
- 1-hour guided tasting experience
- 4 award-winning gins and 4 artisan liqueurs
- Signature cocktail to finish
- Botanical garden tour (weather permitting)
- Expert guidance on tasting spirits and understanding flavour profiles
- 10% discount on Cellar Door purchases
Perfect For:
Tourists with limited time, couples seeking a romantic outing, friends discovering new spirits together, or locals hosting visitors who want to showcase the best of Bay of Plenty.
Small intimate groups (maximum 12 people) ensure personal attention and an unhurried experience.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Aongatete, Bay of Plenty (30 minutes from Tauranga, 10 minutes from Katikati)