Monavale Blueberries & Cafe Irresistiblue, Cambridge

Monavale Blueberries & Cafe Irresistiblue is centrally located in the Waikato, only 10 minutes from Cambridge and 15 minutes from Te Awamutu and Hamilton Airport. The orchard and cafe is conveniently signposted off the Cambridge-Te Awamutu Road.

Waikato Blueberry Orchard

Monavale Blueberries is family owned and operated and is New Zealand’s largest BioGro certified organic blueberry orchard with 110 acres of fully certified crop.  They have been growing organic blueberries since 1985.  The orchard is situated in the heart of the Waikato, on the Moanatuatua Plains, with views to Pirongia, Maungatautari and Kakepuku Mountains.

Monavale Blueberries passion is growing the sweetest, tastiest blueberries, while nurturing the soil and environment to support future generations.  Healthy, yummy organic blueberries – they’re simply IrresistiBLUE!  Visit: www.monavaleblueberries.co.nz for more information.

Cafe Irresistiblue, Cambridge

Monavale Blueberries have an award winning country cafe on their orchard – Cafe IrresistiBLUE.  The cafe is open YEAR ROUND. The cafe seats 50 and is also available for special functions. Come and enjoy delicious food, great drinks and fantastic views over the orchard and beyond.  The focus of the cafe is on their delicious organic blueberries and organic blueberry products, as well as other products sourced organically or locally or both, where possible.  There are ice-creams and anti-pasto platters for family or group get-togethers, as well as a delicious cabinet and all-day menu.  The cafe is fully licensed and you can enjoy a range of local and organic beer and wine. 

Visit: www.cafeirresistiblue.co.nz/ for more details

There is also an Orchard Shop on site where you can purchases a delicious range of organic blueberry products.

Opening Hours:

Open 7 days
9am – 4.30pm

If our standard opening hours fall on a Public Holiday we will be open. Please note a surcharge applies on a Public Holiday.

Private Functions

If you are interested in other hours for your private function or tour (including evening functions), please contact us. We can cater for up to 60 guests. We can cater for weddings, tour groups, parties and more.

ORCHARD TOURS

Monavale Blueberries offer orchard tours from October through to March.  On the 30-45 minute guided walking tour you will  learn about the history of Monavale Blueberries, the principles of organic blueberry growing and see how different varieties grow.  You will also be able to see blueberry bushes up close and learn how blueberries get from the bush to the market. Bookings are essential. Orchard tours only available for groups of 10 guests or more.

PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES

During the months of December and January the orchard may offer Pick Your Own (PYO) fresh organic blueberries.  Monavale Blueberries’ blueberries have no chemicals, no pesticides, no herbicides, and no insecticides so you can be sure you are picking delicious, nutritious and healthy berries!  Afterwards you can enjoy delicious food, drinks and ice-creams from the orchard cafe.  Makes for a great family outing. Check out Monavale Blueberries Facebook page and website for more information on when PYO may be available.

NZ Products available:

• Fresh & frozen organic blueberries
• Fresh & frozen organic raspberries
• Fresh & frozen organic blackberries
• Monavale organic blueberry (30%) & organic apple (70%) juice.
• Monavale pressed organic blueberries - 100% pure organic blueberry juice
• Monavale organic blueberry wine
• Ruby – organic blueberry liqueur
• Jade – organic feijoa liqueur
• Jasper – organic chestnut liqueur
• Beryl – organic raspberry liqueur
• Organic blueberry powder
• Organic blueberry jam & spread – delicious on toast or piklets
• Organic blueberry chutney – a delicious savoury flavour, great with cheese & chicken
• Organic blueberry sauce – a sweet sauce, wonderful drizzled over desserts & pancakes
• Organic blueberry sorbet
• Organic blueberry salad dressing – great on a salad, or open sandwich
• Please VISIT OUR WEBSITE for more information, and for a list of "Where to Buy" stores and outlets

Address:

78 Turkington Road, Monavale, Cambridge 3495

Phone: +64 7 834 3501 or +64 7 827 9456

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Web: Visit website