Nourishing Nature: A Native Forest Farm Experience
Step into the sun-dappled shade of New Zealand’s lush native rainforest for an immersive sensory experience where conservation, cuisine and community come together.
On our half-day (4 hour) Nourishing Nature experience, you’ll head to the beautiful Waitakare Ranges to visit a ‘native forest farm’ that’s taking traditional native plant ingredients into some of Auckland’s best restaurants. You’ll forage herbs and plants with the guidance of an expert, discover the taste profiles of these ingredients and learn how reforesting native bush helps New Zealand’s rich biodiversity flourish.
After the harvest, you’ll discover the unique flavours of these traditional foods alongside artisan cheeses, meats and breads in a spectacular open-air glasshouse in the forest. Your host will serve herbaceous drinks and cook over an open fire while you enjoy the sight and sound of native birds in the trees and learn more about local customs.
Later, you’ll choose a native sapling* — grown from seed at The Hotel Britomart’s sister property, The Landing — to plant as your contribution to restoring the forest, and to stand as a living marker of your visit to Aotearoa New Zealand.
*or seasonal variation such as forest log inoculation
Every aspect of the Nourishing Nature experience is designed to be light on the earth and connect to the community in a meaningful way. You’ll travel in an electric vehicle, eat community -sourced produce and learn about local customs, all the while supporting small businesses.
Hotel Guest price | $399 per person for a half-day tour (4 hours), including transport (Mercedes electric 6-seater with dedicated driver) and taster
Non-hotel Guest price | $439 per person for a half-day tour (4 hours), including transport (Mercedes electric 6-seater with dedicated driver) and taster
Available Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9am – 1pm and 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Advance bookings essential | Bookings will be confirmed 48 hours prior to departure with payment required also 48 hours in advance. The are two departure times per day on Tuesdays and Thursdays with minimum numbers required for bookings to proceed.
Corporate enquiries | For tours tailored to alternate dates, times and attendee numbers please enquire with events@thehotelbritomart.com.
Experience created in partnership with Velskov
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