About Us
We Focus on the Extraordinary
Extraordinary flavours, juiciness, sweetness and texture. We are passionate about producing the highest quality fruit our region has to offer. From the orchard to the packhouse, our team takes a hands-on approach to make sure your fruit is the best it can be.
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Clear blue skies, picturesque mountains and pristine lakes of the Southern Alpine region provide the perfect backdrop for Ardgour Valley Orchards. Boasting 15,000 apricot trees and 15,200 cherry trees, our 38 hectare orchard is set in a long, fertile valley within the privately owned Ardgour Station.Originally founded by Bruce & Linda Jolly from Ardgour Station, alongside Ross & Sharon Kirk the orchard is now owned by a group of 15 shareholders and run by a highly experienced management team. Our quest is to produce better looking and tasting fruit than anywhere else in the world. With our mineral-rich soil fed by glacial streams, and irrespective of the season, a climate offering low rainfall, humidity and plenty of sunshine we know we can succeed.
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Taste nature’s indulgence
Step back into a time forgotten, where history, flavour and texture converge to create fruit of indescribable temptation.
Experienced Team
Distinctive Varieties
Exceptional Service
Superior sweetness
Our Management Team
We have a highly experienced team of horticultural and marketing experts that understand the needs of our customers within New Zealand and abroad. Depending on the time of the year our team can fluctuate from 20 to 200 - but at all stages there is a key management team in place to oversee the orchard and fruit at all times.
Eduarda Lopez
Marketing Assistant
Jemma Tutty
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Christie Kirk
Orchard Foreman
Makayla Rasmussen
Orchard Foreman
Looking for work?
We are committed to the development of our people and retaining talent. We provide various training opportunities and career pathway options for people who are passionate about a career in horticulture. Casual and full-time work is available throughout the year for a range of jobs including tree care, machinery operation, pruning and net construction. We also offer full-time apprenticeships from time to time. If you are interested in a career in horticulture, please contact us for more information.
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