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Whitestone Cheese Co Factory: Guided Tour with Cheese & Wine

6 Reviews 4.67 out of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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Overview

Our tour of our working cheese factory will give you insights into all the hard work that goes into making artisan cheeses as well as learning about our Whitestone Cheese history. You'll also learn about the amazing geographical location of North Otago which really is the key to our delicious cheese!

You will get to view different parts of our factory from specially designed viewing platforms which enable you to view how we make our cheese. We then finish our tour with a generous tasting platter teamed up with tastings of local wines for you to enjoy!

What's Included

  • Snacks Tasting Platter - variety of soft white, semi-soft and blue cheeses
  • Alcoholic beverages Three tasting glasses of boutique wines paired to your cheese tasting platter
  • Goodie Bag
  • Alcohol will only be served to 18+
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

469 Thames Highway
Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand

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Whitestone Cheese Co.

A fun and informative tour that will give you the opportunity to experience the ‘behind the scenes magic that is behind the creation of our beautiful cheeses’. Tours will give an insight to what happens at the working Whitestone Cheese factory. At the end of the tour you will get to taste a selection of cheeses produced here at Whitestone matched with local wines.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers who have trouble climbing and descending steps
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No photography during tour
  • No high heels or stiletto shoes to be worn
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Whitestone Cheese Co Factory: Guided Tour with Cheese & Wine?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-122727P2

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Whitestone Cheese Co Factory: Guided Tour with Cheese & Wine?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Snacks. Tasting Platter - variety of soft white, semi-soft and blue cheeses.
  • Alcoholic beverages. Three tasting glasses of boutique wines paired to your cheese tasting platter.
  • Goodie Bag.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcohol will only be served to 18+.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 18..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Whitestone Cheese Co Factory: Guided Tour with Cheese & Wine is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers who have trouble climbing and descending steps
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whitestone Cheese Co Factory: Guided Tour with Cheese & Wine will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • SnacksTasting Platter - variety of soft white, semi-soft and blue cheeses
  • Alcoholic beveragesThree tasting glasses of boutique wines paired to your cheese tasting platter
  • Goodie Bag
  • Alcohol will only be served to 18+

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers who have trouble climbing and descending steps
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No photography during tour
  • No high heels or stiletto shoes to be worn
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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