Had the most wonderful Valentines Day this year. My friends and I went to watch the sun rise and had breakfast on the beach. Then went on a mini road trip to a tea plantation/estate in Hamilton. We were guided through a traditional tea ceremony, then we had high tea.
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| Sunrise at Takapuna beach |
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| Entrance to Zealong Tea Plantation / Camellia Tea house |
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| Me posing at the entrance |
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| The tea plantation |
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| Traditional tea ceremony |
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| High tea - savoury canapes |
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| High tea - sweet little things |
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| Oolong tea |
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| View over the garden |
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| A pavilion for functions |
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| Indoor tables. There was also a separate building with super nice furniture (for functions). |
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| Waikato River Walk (in Hamilton city – around 10 min drive from Zealong Tea Estate). |
Zealong Tea Estate / Camellia Tea House is a great place to visit. It is really close to Hamilton city (1.5 hour drive from Auckland). The tour guide is highly recommended. The food is really nice too. It would be a great place to hold a function or a party or even a wedding.
Website: http://www.zealong.com/
Address: 495 Gordonton Road, Hamilton
Phone: 0800 932 566
