Gin School

The ultimate experience for the adventurous gin lover. Have fun while you make your very own gin to take home. This wonderful experience includes lunch, gin tasting, instruction and your personalised bottle of gin to take home.

  • Words by Tourism New Zealand
  • Last updated 19 Jun 2025

Join us for a leisurely 3 hour session that includes a delicious lunch, gin tasting and 500ml bottle of your gin to take home.

Explore gin’s key botanicals and unique flavours through touch, taste and smell. Then with our expert guidance and starter recipes you'll design your own formula. We'll help you at every step.

Measure your botanicals, load your still and fire her up. Enjoy a gin tasting and delicious lunch as your gin gently drips from your still. Complete your gin, personalise your label and take your bottle home.

Location Te wāhi
272 Glenmore Road, Coatesville
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira
Town: 30 minutes and 28 km North of Auckland CBD. UBER drops off and picks up., Airport: 47 minutes, 48 km to Auckland International Airport., Bus: 13 minutes UBER, 10 km from Albany Bus Station., Parking: Parking is available on and off road.
Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe
We run rain or shine. Lunch is served in a covered outdoor area, please bring something warm if the weather is breezy or cold.
  • Enjoy making gin at Gin School
  • Select your botanicals from our extensive library
  • Gin-making magic
  • The finishing touches - label your gin before you take it home
  • Catch a breath, share a moment at Gin School