Waiheke Olive Oil: From Grove to Table
Discover Waiheke’s boutique olive groves and award-winning olive oils, just minutes from Delamore Lodge’s coastal luxury.
Just a short drive from Delamore Lodge, the sun-soaked hills of Waiheke Island are home to some of New Zealand’s finest boutique olive groves. The island’s warm climate, free-draining soil, and coastal breezes create ideal growing conditions for producing premium extra virgin olive oil.
Exploring Waiheke’s Olive Groves
One of the best places to experience this is Allpress Olive Groves, a producer that now includes the historic Rangihoua Estate, one of the first and most awarded olive oil estates on Waiheke. Visitors can stroll among the groves, see the olive press in action, and sample cold-pressed oils that showcase the island’s Mediterranean-style microclimate.
Guided tastings are held regularly, and the team shares insights into the sustainable methods used to harvest and press each batch, preserving the rich, fresh flavours that make Waiheke’s olive oils world-class.
Allpress Olive Groves Waiheke
Allpress Bistro
Opening this November, Bistro Allpress will bring the simple joys of good food and good company to the heart of the olive groves. Set among the trees with a large courtyard, outdoor pizza kitchen and bar, it’s designed as a warm, welcoming space to relax and share honest, nourishing food.
The small, seasonal menu will celebrate Waiheke’s produce and the estate’s own extra virgin olive oil, with rustic dishes inspired by traditional Italian cafeterias. Alongside the bistro, Allpress plans to host a year-round calendar of creative events, connecting local and international makers in a shared appreciation of food and craft.
Bringing a Taste of Waiheke Home
Bottles of Waiheke extra virgin olive oil make thoughtful gifts, allowing visitors to relive their island experience back home. Oils from Allpress Olive Groves are available to purchase directly from the cellar door.
After a day of tastings, return to Delamore Lodge, where the island’s fresh produce and artisan ingredients, including local olive oils, often feature in the lodge’s cuisine. It’s the perfect way to experience Waiheke’s essence, from grove to table. Stay with us and experience Waiheke Island in luxury!
Allpress Olive Groves Waiheke
