Hill Road Orchard
About
Hill Road Orchard, a family-run grower in Ormond, Gisborne, offers sustainably grown citrus, blueberries, and award-winning finger limes. They're renowned for their fresh, unpasteurised orange juice and a range of artisan jams and chutneys.
Their Story
Founded by Cath and Matt Carter, the couple took ownership of the orchard in 2010, where they live with their two sons, Harry and Jack. Their journey is rooted in a passion for making the most of everything the orchard produces, including by-products like fruit peel, and a deep commitment to…
What They Make
- Hill Road Orchard's Own Products:
- Fresh, unpasteurised orange juice (Navel and Valencia oranges, available in 1L, 2L, 6L bottles, and by the cup)
- Fresh citrus fruit (oranges, lemons, limes) and blueberries (seasonal)
- Finger Limes
- Jams: Plum, Orange and Gin Jam; Lisbon Lemon Marmalade; Peach, Nectarine and Gewurztraminer Jam; Strawberry & Chardonnay Jam; Blueberry & Brandy Jam
- Chutneys
- Concentrates
- Products from Other Local Gisborne Artisans (sold at Hill Road Farm Shop):
- Chocolates
- Various fruits
- Additional jams and sauces
- Soaps and Shampoo Bars
- Cosmetics
- Wood products
- Beeswax balms
- Beeswax candles (from Hexton Bee Company)
- Chocolate macadamia nuts (from Torere Macadamias)
- Essential oil blends and serums (from Botanicals for Calm)
- Herbal tea (from Henwen Herbals)
- Honey
- Plants
- Lavender products
Awards & Recognition
- Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards — Gold (Fresh Orange Juice)(2018)
- Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards — Gold (Finger Limes)
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How to Get Their Products
Direct Sales
44 Hill Road, Ormond 4071, New Zealand
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