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Jackson Orchards - Guided Tour Inc Fruit Sampling

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Channel your fruity side and get amongst Central Otago's tastiest, freshest Orchard tour out!

Channel your fruity side and get amongst Central Otago's tastiest, freshest Orchard tour out!

Highlights

  • Go behind the scenes with a fun and educational tour of Jackson Orchard
  • Learn all about the orchard, fruit growing process and much more!
  • See a variety of cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, greengages, apples and pears
  • Pick and enjoy delicious sun-ripened fruit (during summer months)
  • The perfect outing for the entire family!

Jackson Orchards is family owned and operated and renowned for its flavorsome stone fruits and rich mineral soils. On this exciting 45 minute tour you'll have the opportunity to go behind the scenes as we travel on Jackson Orchards yellow electric bus and get a fun and informative insight into this working orchard.

Learn about the process of growing fruit, the importance of bees, the rich mineral soils of this former gold-mining area, the reasons why Jackson Orchards grow on "V"shape trellis and much, much more!

During summer you'll get to sample picking the fruit and of course eating the delicious sun-ripened morsels! Once finished you'll have the chance to shop the fruit stall or grab a “famous” real fruit ice cream.

A feast for all the senses and the only South Island orchard tour of this caliber, this is the perfect summer activity for the whole family!

SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS

Fruit picking on tour, come and taste the rainbow! Spectacular scenery, family fun for all ages

December – Cherries, sometimes early apricots & peaches *** BEST TIME

January – Cherries, Apricots, Peaches, Plums *** BEST TIME

February – Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums *** BEST TIME

AUTUMN HIGHLIGHTS

Last of fruit picking early autumn, charming rustic leaves to play in & photograph.

Where there is no fruit available for picking, the tour will be completed with a box of fruit from our fruit stall.

March – Apples & pears, sometimes late peaches / nectarines available

April – Last apples & pears ***BEST TIME FOR AUTUMN LEAVES

May – Last of autumn leaves

WINTER HIGHLIGHTS

Winter might be our “off season” but it’s still beautiful! Winter tours are completed with a box of fruit from our fruit stall.

June, July, August.

Bring your warm clothes and a camera along for a winter tour.

SPRING HIGHLIGHTS

Aromatic and breathtaking florals, bees & beehives, amazing photographic opportunities.

Where there is no fruit available for picking, the tour will be completed with a box of fruit from our fruit stall.

September – Cherry Blossom

October – Last blossoms & young fruits

November – Young leaves & young fruits, andfirst cherriesmid-late November

Adult $79.00
Child $29.00 (14 yrs and under)
Infant $0.00 (3 years and under)

What's included

  • 45 minute guided tour
  • Pick and sample fruit

Duration

  • 45 Minute

Location

  • 73 Luggate-Cromwell Road
  • Cromwell 9384
  • New Zealand

Available Bookings from 28 Apr to 11 May 2024

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jiaminz from New Zealand wrote on 12 February 2023

Highly recommend

My friend and I recently took a tour of Jackson Orchards and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed with the experience. Our guide, Colleen, was incredibly welcoming and friendly. From the moment I arrived, she made me feel at ease and ensured that I had a great time during the tour. The tour itself was incredibly informative. Colleen shared a wealth of knowledge about the different types of fruits grown at the orchards and the processes involved in harvesting and producing the delicious products we all enjoy. I learned so much about the different fruits and the care that goes into producing high-quality fruits. The orchards themselves were absolutely beautiful, with rows upon rows of fruit trees stretching out as far as the eye could see. It was a treat to see the fruits growing in their natural habitats and to learn about the different varieties grown at the orchard. Overall, I would highly recommend a tour of Jackson Orchards to anyone interested in learning about fruit production and agriculture. Colleen's friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, combined with the beautiful orchards and informative tour, made for a truly enjoyable experience.

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dul from New Zealand wrote on 07 January 2023

Great Day

The tour was very informative, the guides were very lovely. They made sure all our questions were answered and shared valuable insights and knowledge. It was awesome!

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Joanallie from New Zealand wrote on 14 December 2022

Best Experience I had in Cromwell

Julie gave us a rare experience of orchard tour, I haven’t seen any orchard in Cromwell and maybe in whole NZ giving this glimpse of an orchard full of cherries and stone fruits. The freshest, sweetest fruits I’ve tasted as it was straight from the tree. I’ve tasted the difference of fresh fruits against the ones I usually buy in the groceries. I will definitely do this again once I get the chance to go back to Cromwell.

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From Jackson Orchards - Guided Tour Inc Fruit Sampling

Thank you so much for your review Joanallie - we are thrilled to hear what an amazing time you had at our orchard. We believe the experience of picking and eating fruit directly from the tree is a "must do" when passing through Cromwell. Fruit directly from the tree is unmatched and we would love everyone to experience it! We hope to see you again next time you come to Cromwell. :-)

Lana Smith from New Zealand wrote on 24 April 2024

End of April visit

Such a great experience. The guide was lovely and we loved picking apples and enjoying the tour through the orchard. Would love to do it again when Cherry trees are blooming !!

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The Uzelacs from Australia wrote on 03 April 2024

Really enjoyable

Julie and her sidekick, River, were amazing tour guides. The orchard itself is so incredibly visually pleasing and the fruit is utterly delicious. We hope to return during the different seasons to experience nature at work.

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