Te Puna's award-winning The Cider Factorie has literally been crushing it in the BOP since 2012.

Their rural location is conveniently located very close to Ōmokoroa's 19km coastal cycle trail, making it the perfect place to quench your thirst and have lunch while cycling through the countryside.

Enjoy a tasting paddle of four different ciders – their classic apple cider is hard to beat but mojito cider and kiwi feijoa are also favourites. Their Perfect Pear cider took out the Champion Cider award at last year's New Zealand Fruit & Cider Awards – and is a must-try!

If you fancy a pedal and a brew, Te Ara Tourism's Te Awanui Trail has you covered.

Beautiful harbour views at the start of the cycle trail is paired with an educational and entertaining recount of the history of tangata whenua. Most of the trail will leave you wanting more. The tour also includes light refreshments from The Cider Factorie at the end.

Te Ara Tourism has a fleet of e-bikes from ElectrifyNZ, making the ride comfortable and hassle-free.

Find out more at: www.bayofplentynz.com/locals/meet-the-locals/paula-beilby-te-ara-tourism or book a Te Awanui Trail tour at: www.tearatourism.nz

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