A Dapper Day Out!

Blackwell and Sons National Tweed Meander

Gather your tweed-clad troupe, mount your bicycles, and prepare for a splendid day of charm, cheer and camaraderie. Bottoms up!

Tickets and more info here

Mix and match to create your perfect meander

Start your day at Crop Up – Greytown’s ultra-fresh, ultra-sustainable Saturday morning market. Collect your delightful goodie bag and map, and meet your charming host, Former Rear Admiral Reginald Pashley-Distiller, before setting off in fine style!

So many options to choose from – pick a few or do them all! But for heaven’s sake, don’t miss the Gin and Jive Party, on from 2pm.

  • Leisurely & Lovely: A scenic 40-minute jaunt along the Rail Trail to Woodside Station.
  • For the Ambitious Adventurer: Extend your ride to the Five Rivers Bridge (1.5 hours) for extra countryside charm.
  • Foodie stop offs: Zesty lemon sorbet refreshers, gin-infused chocolates, and juicy apples straight off the tree.
  • Lawn Games @ The Saddlery: Croquet, pétanque, and genteel gin appreciation 
  • Gin and Jive Party @ Cobblestones – the perfect end to your jaunty journey, where live music, cocktails, and a Best Dressed Competition await!


Your Tweed Meander ticket Includes a Tweed Goodie Bag containing

  • Tweedie Rosette, self-paced event map and programme
  • G&T picnic cup, GDC Tweed Gin minibar edition (90mls), tonic, fresh lemon 
  • Lawn Games at The Saddlery
  • Entry to the Gin and Jive Garden Party at Cobblestones
  • One classic G&T at the Gin and Jive Garden Party
  • The chance to compete for the National Title of Best Dressed Tweedie
  • Discounts at selected foodie stops enroute

ADD DINNER! Book your separate tickets for the

The Great Tweed Gin Gourmet Dinner

Date: Saturday 19 April 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Location: The White Swan Hotel
Price: $119 per person

Embark on a peculiar evening of gin and frivolity with The Great Tweed Gin Dinner - a lavish affair where fine dining meets spirited revelry.

Your ticket includes a delicious 4-course dinner, with each dish matched to perfection with a specially crafted Greytown Distilling Company gin. Four delicious gin concoctions in all, showcasing different styles of GDCs award-winning gins.

Your host for the night, the hilarious Former Rear Admiral Reginald Pashley-Distiller, will be on task to ensure you get a good dressing down. Indeed, the honour of being rudely insulted by the Rear Admiral is also included in your ticket.

Dress Code: Tweed. Channel your finest vintage charm for a dapper night of decadence.

A night of exquisite food, fine gin, offensive humour and fabulous company awaits—secure your seat now! Tickets available at www.thewhiteswanhotel.co.nz