A cidery in a former avocado packhouse, on Oikimoke Road in the Te Puna greenbelt, a few minutes from the Tauranga CBD. The ciders are pressed on site from freshly picked, locally sourced fruit, and the owners grow a heritage apple orchard beside the building. The business makes eight to twelve ciders a year, and the website describes them as award winning. The restaurant serves a seasonal small plate menu, and the cellar door and tasting room sit alongside it, so visitors can taste, buy and eat in the same place. The room has harbour and mountain views.
The business began in 2011 on the family property, when the founders decided to make traditionally styled ciders that are clean, dry and refreshing. It was rebranded from O Cider to The Cider Factorie in 2017, the same year the restaurant opened in September. The website says a visit is an afternoon out, with tastings at the bar and table bookings available. It also sells online.