Giant Kiwifruit. Te Puke. New Zealand.
S 37° 47.540 E 176° 23.360
60H E 446233 N 5817050
Kiwi360 is easy to spot on the roadside – just look for the 4-story high, giant Kiwifruit slice! Kiwi360 is located in Te Puke, in the Bay of Plenty.
Waymark Code: WM6CV3
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 05/14/2009
Views: 12
This giant slice of Kiwifruit stands outside Kiwi360, a theme park that is a major tourist attraction just 10 minutes drive from the small town of Te Puke – known as the Kiwifruit Capital of the world.
Opened in 1987, Kiwi 360 is a working orchard-cum-visitor attraction offering kiwifruit orchard tours, kiwifruit history, a kiwifruit cafe and kiwifruit souvenirs.
Climb aboard one of the KiwiKarts and experience a fun and fascinating 40-minute tour within an abundant landscape, through the Horticultural Theme Park and into the lush orchards.
Along the way, you'll gain a great insight into the complexities of the growing process, the dynamic Kiwifruit Industry, and just how it has become such a phenomenon in this area. Learn how this utterly unique pocket of land is able to grow the world's healthiest fruit better than anywhere else in the world, and then taste the proof for yourself!
Guided KiwiKart Tours depart every 45 minutes. (9am to 4pm)
Prices
Adults: $20
Seniors/Students: $18
Children: $6 (5yrs - 14yrs) under 5's free
Family pass: $46
Kiwi360 Cafe: A special feature of the café menu is the Kiwifruit fare. A fresh-baked Kiwifruit Muffin goes great with a steaming hot chocolate, or taste the spirit of summer in a Kiwifruit salad.
They are open daily from 10.30am to 3.00pm.
Address
Kiwi 360
State Highway 2
PO Box 541
Te Puke
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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Weekday Hours: Not listed
Weekend Hours: Not listed
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