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Jackson Orchards - Guided Tour Inc Fruit Sampling
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, and first cherriesmid-late November
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$39.50
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$39.50
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$39.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$55.30 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$63.20 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$63.20 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$63.20 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.40
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$63.20 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$63.20 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$63.20 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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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!
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.
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. :-)
Juliana Woo from Singapore wrote on 11 December 2024
Thank you guide
A really informative tour of the orchards. Our guide although a newbie was very gracious, knowledgeable and kind. We loved every minute of the tour.
From Jackson Orchards - Guided Tour Inc Fruit Sampling
Hi There Thank you for your email. We have received it. Please do READ the below as it may be able to help you in the meantime until we get back to you :) * PRICES All prices are listed online and there is a freight calculator in the cart to check freight costs. * CHERRIES Christmas cherries are SOLD OUT. Only a few spaces remain for January. STONEFRUIT What is listed online is available for ordering. * PIP FRUIT Season has finished. Please check back early 2025 for pre-ordering DRIED GOODS These are in stock now and available for dispatch on the next available cycle. Please order separately to fresh product (like apricots etc), if you wish to have delivery ASAP. FRUIT AVAILABILITY CHART https://www.jacksonorchard.co.nz/pages/fruit-availability (https://www.jacksonorchard.co.nz/pages/fruit-availability) Please note if an item is NOT AVAILABLE online, we have reached maximum capacity / or there is no stock / or the fruit is out of season. That includes phone and email orders. Please note, the fastest way to confirm an order / booking is directly through our website. Please do not hesitate to book your delivery online, as we routinely sell out of popular products the same hour they are listed! (We only grow so much fruit!) www.jacksonorchard.co.nz (http://www.jacksonorchard.co.nz/) If there is a problem with your order, please submit a claim through our website and we will look into it ASAP. Please rest assured your orders are in safe hands. Any other enquiries - we promise we will get back to you ASAP. Thank you, Admin ***THIS IS AN AUTOMATED REPLY*** ***THIS EMAIL IS NOT MANNED FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS *** ***STAFF WILL PERSONALLY REPLY AS SOON AS THEY RETURN TO THE OFFICE*** ***SORRY, WE CANNOT MAKE CHANGES TO ORDERS THAT ARE PACKED OR THAT HAVE ALREADY SHIPPED***
pennyp1 from New Zealand wrote on 30 July 2024
Very informative
We will be back in January. Apart from no fruit on the trees. We got a personal guided tour with clear information about planting,pruning and varieties of the various tree. Saw walnut trees and harvesting and tasting. Lovely fruit box at the end . Thanks
From Jackson Orchards - Guided Tour Inc Fruit Sampling
Hi Penny, thanks so much for visiting us for an orchard tour and your lovely review! We are so happy to hear you had such a nice time during your visit. While winter is our off season, tours are completed with a box of fruit from our fruit stall. We hope you can visit us in summer so you get to experience picking and eating sun ripened fruit directly from the tree (another excuse to visit is always good! haha!). See you next time! :-)
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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.