During our summer holiday this year, we drove through Matakana on our way back from Northland. While there, we purchased a bar of Bennet's Chocolate and Fejoa. It was absolutely wonderful! The clerk at the shop we purchased it told us that Bennet's was made in Mangawhai, which was only about 45 minutes away, and the factory offered a large variety of individual chocolates as well as offering a tour of their factory.
Well, who could resist going on a chocolate tour?
The drive to Mangawhai, from Matakana, is picturesque and absolutely gorgeous as you drive through the winding roads of the hills and farm country. You could get to Mangawhai via the main highway as well, but I recommend the scenic route.
Unfortunately, when we arrived at the factory portion was closed as it was a Sunday. The shop was open however, and we each purchased four of their specialty chocolates from the large array of flavours available in the counter.
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