ABOUT KIWIFRUIT COUNTRY

The Crossman & Fleming Family

Kiwifruit Country is a family owned business.

Gavin and Amanda Fleming, along with Gayleen & Graeme Crossman(Amanda's parents) have all been involved with the kiwifruit Industry for many many years.

Graeme & Gayleen moved to Paengaroa in 1970 to teach at the local Paengaroa school. Graeme played representative Regional Rugby then internationally for the NZ All Blacks 74-76. Graeme & Gayleen developed a Kiwifruit Orchard from the ground up in the 80's with the kids, Tim, Amanda & Sam, planting, weeding & mowing (free labour haha). Graeme led a local Kiwifruit post harvest company for many years and was heavily involved in the rapid growth of the kiwifruit industry in the early days.

Gavin Fleming, originally from Scotland, started working within kiwifruit Orchards in the school holidays as a 16yr old after his family arrived to the Bay of Plenty in 1984 from Bristol in the UK.

Amanda having grown up on an orchard and as it is with all young people in Te Puke she has worked in most areas of the kiwifruit industry.

The family have been working together in hospitality and then tourism for over 30 years. Amanda & Gavin's daughters Amelia & Madeline have grown up with Kiwifruit Country as a big part of their world working with us in the business and meeting fabulous people on holiday. The love of sharing our knowledge & passion for kiwifruit with travellers from all over the world is living the dream.

The Kiwifruit Country experience

Our expert guides will take you out under the vines, where you can see Organic Gold Kiwifruit growing. The will share with you the fascinating story of kiwifruit 'the world's healthiest fruit'.

Our orchard tasting room & store offers a beautiful selection of locally made kiwifruit products, honey, skincare and artisan foods. Enjoy the complimentary tastings of our fresh kiwifruit, jams & juices then take some home to savour later.

Refresh yourself with a range of ice cream flavours including specially made kiwifruit ice cream. serving beautiful Kokako coffee to enjoy out on the deck or to take with you.