Welcome to Matahui Distillery
We’re thrilled to launch our new lunch option —a delectable seasonal platter featuring the finest New Zealand artisan ingredients and fresh, farm-to-table produce from our gin garden. Thoughtfully crafted to reflect the changing seasons, this $29pp platter is the perfect addition to your Distillery Tour, Gin Lab experience, or Cellar Door tasting.
Please note: Alcohol cannot be served during lunch due to licensing restrictions. You are welcome to enjoy a complimentary tasting of our award-winning spirits at the cellar door before or after your meal. A selection of refreshing non-alcoholic drinks— including a range of handcrafted mocktails—will be available to complement your lunch.
When Is Lunch Available?
Lunch is served at 12pm and can be added to any of our gin experiences taking place between 11am and 1pm.
If your experience starts at 11am, lunch will be served after your session (at 12pm).
If your experience starts at 1pm, lunch will be served before your session (at 12pm).
All experiences must be pre-booked online, and lunch can simply be selected as an “add-on” when booking one of our gin experiences.
award winning tasting experience
After your gin experience or lunch, you can indulge in complimentary tastings of our award-winning range of luxury spirits and liqueurs (including the NZ Spirit Awards’ ‘Best Botanical Spirit’) at our Cellar Door.
TASTE THE SEASONS
We proudly support small-batch growers and artisans while focusing on sustainability. Many ingredients are sourced directly from our own gin garden to bring a true farm to table experience.
MEET THE MAKERS
The Lady Butcher’s Lamb Bresola
Mount Eliza’s Cheddar
Nanna Dunn’s Pickled Onions
Our Location
Matahui Distillery offers a unique experience surrounded by the vibrant landscapes of the Bay of Plenty, where visitors can explore the gin garden and witness the creation of luxury spirits crafted organic local ingredients mostly grown on site in our budding permaculture garden.
FAQS
What group sizes do you accommodate?
We welcome parties ranging in size from 1 to 12 people. If you have a larger group, we offer private events in collaboration with Persimmon Lane. Click here for more information >>
What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give us at least 14 days notice to avoid any charges.
Where will lunch be served?
Lunch is typically served in our covered outdoor gazebo so you can enjoy the fresh air and garden views. If it’s raining, we’ll move lunch indoors to the cellar door area for your comfort.