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Zealong Camellia Tea House Restaurant Reviews, Hamilton

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Zealong Camellia Tea House

495 Gordonton Road, Hamilton, New Zealand
07 853 3018
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Ranked #9 of 165 restaurants in Hamilton
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Price range: $7 - $30
Cuisines: Dessert, International, Organic, Asian fusion
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Buffet
Description: For a unique experience in Hamilton, visit the Zealong Tea Estate at 495 Gordonton Road, Hamilton. At Camellia Tea House, enjoy high tea, lunch, or just relax over a delicious cup of organically farmed tea on the terrace overlooking New Zealand's only tea plantation. Tea tours, private and corporate functions, bookings recommended.
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Buffet
Description: For a unique experience in Hamilton, visit the Zealong Tea Estate at 495 Gordonton Road, Hamilton. At Camellia Tea House, enjoy high tea, lunch, or just relax over a delicious cup of organically farmed tea on the terrace overlooking New Zealand's only tea plantation. Tea tours, private and corporate functions, bookings recommended.
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Hamilton, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Well kept secret”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Have been meaning to try this restaurant for a long time as my daughter is a great tea lover! We were not disappointed in the quality of food (beautifully presented), attentiveness of staff and internal decor. However if you are not a lover of asian food this is not the place for you. Maybe a couple of 'kiwi' style dishes... More

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ZealongT, General Manager at Zealong Camellia Tea House, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Dear Carol, Thanks a lot for your feedback. We realise signage may a be a bit confusing at times. We will see what we can do to make it clearer. We did have a kid's menu in the past but our experience is that most guests were quite happy for their little ones to munch on a high tea to... More

Te Awamutu, New Zealand
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“A different restaurant experience in the Waikato region”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We recently went to Zealong after hearing so many good things about it from work. Actually it is a very well kept secret because you do not see too much advertising about it. We booked online and was contacted early in the morning the next day to confirm our booking. We went to the Camellia house and were explained how... More

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ZealongT, Manager at Zealong Camellia Tea House, responded to this review
18 March 2013

Dear tea lovers, Thank you for visiting Zealong Tea Estate. We value your feedback and comments, and glad to see tea lovers coming to visit us! We are currently working on new brochures to replace the old, tired ones, to improve visitors' experience. As for the weeds growing amongst tea bushes, we are an organic plantation and therefore cannot weed-spray.... More

Hamilton, New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Tea Tour and High Tea”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

My mother and I recently visited from Tauranga for something a little different to do.We thoughourly enjoyed the experience.The 2 ladies who took us through(tour guide and quality manager) were lovely and knowledgeable.It was a very pleasant afternoon. Regards Julie

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ZealongT, Manager at Zealong Camellia Tea House, responded to this review
18 March 2013

Dear Julie, Thank you for choosing Zealong to spend a lovely afternoon, we certainly hope to see you back some time! Kind regards More

Auckland Central, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“A great tea experience in our backyard!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

The tea tour at Zealong is fun, interactive & informative. The tea tasting ceremony at the end of the tour is delightful; tasting different oolong teas & learning some tea drinking etiquette, really enjoyable! Highly recommend it to tea lovers or will be tea lovers after taking the tea tour :-) We did the tea tour with high tea ($35... More

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ZealongT, Manager at Zealong Camellia Tea House, responded to this review
19 February 2013

Hi there, Thank you so much for your kind comments. The photos attached are great and it certainly sounds and looks like you had a great time. We will also forward your kind words to our tour guide. Kind regards Zealong team More

Wellington, New Zealand
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“A nice cup of cha!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Perhaps not worth visiting as a tourist spot, but a must for an unusual lunch and a cup of cha! We had the degustation lunch of five mini servings, each of which was excellent. A sort of Chinese/Japanese fusion, beautifully presented and very tasty. Tea served in a traditional manner with an explanation from a friendly staff member. Worth a... More

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ZealongT, Manager at Zealong Camellia Tea House, responded to this review
12 February 2013

Dear guest, Thank you for your detailed and informative comments. We try to be unique and offer a different experience in the Waikato. Next time you are in the region, try our Discover tea tour for more information on tea growing, processing, and brewing. This is the best way to enjoy Zealong Tea Estate. Regards Zealong Team More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
2 reviews
“so yummy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

Lovely view over the Waikato countryside and a delicioushigh tea wtih their own oolong tea. Wonderful day out, relaxing with the girls, whiling away an afternoon. Highly recommended.

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ZealongT, Manager at Zealong Camellia Tea House, responded to this review
12 February 2013

Hi there, Glad you had a great time with us at Zealong! These long summer afternoons make Zealong a perfect spot to meet with friends, sip tea and enjoy high tea! Thanks again for your comments! Regards Zealong Team More

Lower Hutt, New Zealand
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Not for kids”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

We read the brochre about this place and thought it would be great to visit the plantation and tea shop. Well the walk from the carpark was informative with panels to read. But once we got to the teahouse we found we needed a reservation and the shop was a tiny room with nothing very much in it. My husband... More

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ZealongT, Manager at Zealong Camellia Tea House, responded to this review
29 January 2013

Dear guest, We are sorry for your unfortunate experience at Zealong Tea Estate. We get extremely busy in summer and most week-ends are fully booked. This is why "bookings recommended" features on all of our advertising material (including TripAdvisor). You may have come at a time when all of our staff was already busy with customers and we were not... More

Hamilton, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Perfect gift”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

We enjoyed the tour and high tea which we experienced as a Christmas gift. It was wonderful, the setting, the story, the tea ceremony and to finish the high tea. Recommend as a perfect gift/treat for family or friends. Liking tea is not a prerequisite as their tea tastes so much better than the " normal store purchased" ones. There... More

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ZealongT, Manager at Zealong Camellia Tea House, responded to this review
29 January 2013

Dear guest, We are happy that you had a great time at Zealong Tea Estate. Our gift vouchers are very popular (even more so over Christmas) and are the key to a unique experience in the Waikato. We hope to see you again another time for lunch or high tea. Kind regards Zealong Team More

Auckland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“One of a kind”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

I don't really drink tea so would not have gone if it wasn't for the recommendations of the parents. Very happy I went! Very professional and friendly staff, an amazing environment and an excellent menu for both lunch and high tea. Food served is fusion style, flavours work excellent together! A little bit on the pricey side BUT it's WELL... More

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ZealongT, Manager at Zealong Camellia Tea House, responded to this review
23 January 2013

Hi there, Really happy we've almost converted another tea drinker! Thanks for your positive comments! More

New Zealand
2 reviews
“Fantastic High Tea Experience in NZ's only Organic tea Plantation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

Unique setting - world's only organic tea farm. Great ambient. Fabulous High Tea at the Camellia Tea House. Best tea in the world.

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