Step into a lush, abundant food forest and experience what it feels like to explore and wander through a real working system - right here in Tauranga.

This is your chance to walk through a thriving one-acre food forest in Welcome Bay, taste what’s in season, and see how a productive food forest comes together in real life. You’ll move through layers of edible plants, discover what’s growing now, and get a feel for how everything connects - from soil to canopy.

Featuring over 100 varieties of fruit trees, along with a wide diversity of edible and useful plants, you’ll see tropical and subtropical species thriving locally, including bananas, pineapples, dragon fruit, guava, many tropical varieties and more.

As you explore, you’ll naturally pick up ideas and inspiration you can use in your own space - from what grows well in the Tauranga climate to how plants work together in a living system, and simple ways to improve soil and productivity.

The space is constantly evolving, adapting, and producing food, and you’ll be stepping right into it. You’ll also see how elements like greenhouse growing, vertical trellising, and sheltered microclimates come together to support the system.

This food forest was featured in NZ Gardener Magazine (April 2026) as an inspiring example of edible landscape design in New Zealand.

To keep things relaxed and personal, group size is limited to 8 adults.

Bring a carry bag for foraging - seeds, cuttings, food and anything else we find along the way. Plants will be available for purchase at the end of the tour.

The tour includes walking on slopes, stairs, and natural ground surfaces, which may be uneven or slippery depending on conditions, so please wear suitable footwear.

The event will go ahead in light rain. If weather conditions are unsuitable, the tour will be rescheduled to the next day Sunday at the same time. If both days are affected, you will be offered a transfer to a future date or a full refund.

Contact the host of Tauranga Food Forest (guided Spring tour)