Zealong Tea Estate

Experience the pinnacle of tea craftsmanship with Great North Tours at Zealong Tea Estate, New Zealand’s only commercial tea plantation. Nestled in the fertile soils of the Waikato, this award-winning estate produces some of the world’s purest organic tea, grown without chemical sprays or fertilizers in the pristine Kiwi environment. You can take a guided "Discover Tea" tour through the lush, emerald-green rows of Camellia sinensis to learn the meticulous art of picking and processing, followed by a professional tea tasting that reveals the delicate nuances of green, oolong, and black varieties. To complete your visit, indulge in a sophisticated high tea at the on-site restaurant, where you can pair boutique brews with sweet and savoury treats while overlooking the serene, rolling hills of the plantation. Whether you're a connoisseur or a casual sipper, Zealong offers a tranquil escape that shows a unique side of New Zealand’s agricultural innovation.