Prepare to be entertained and enlightened when you take a tour with us and journey into our world.
Sense the warmest welcome as we invite you to "stand in the heart of the day" with our family. We offer a mix of laughter and learning as well as a unique understanding of our values, our history and our future.
Enjoy a refreshing perspective, where visitors become friends in the personal and natural way we share our special place and way of life.
You will be part of a real experience where you'll find a meaningful connection to people and places as part of a small and intimate group. No two tours are quite the same because our guests are individuals and each brings something unique to the day.
Then leave with memories to treasure for a lifetime; and to share with your own family and friends.
"A very special and meaningful tour experience that transcends the usual tourist trip
and becomes something moving and spiritual." Jim Drevescraft - USA
See what our guests are saying www.rankers.co.nz New Zealand's Travel website with up to date information.
HALF DAY TOUR (ranked BEST Kaikoura experience and BEST cultural experience in New Zealand)
Departures twice daily all year round at 9:00am and 1:30pm and lasts approximately 3.5 hours. Book early to avoid disappointment.
You will be part of a real cultural exchange, widely acknowledged as one of the world's finest indigenous tours, where you will gain a deep insight and understanding of the Maori way of life and spiritual connection to the environment.
Kaikoura is an area of immense natural beauty and rich Maori history. You will visit some of our special places and we will introduce you to them through our eyes and share the secrets of the landscape. The stories of our ancestors will echo through the voices of today; stories that will leave you smiling and amazed.
Throughout the journey you will have a chance to join in our customs and learn our ways. Try weaving with the native harakeke (flax) plant and learn a song written especially for you by one of our family members and much more.
Midway through we'll stop for light refreshments and then it's on to one of Kaikoura's bush walkways where you'll get the chance to explore traditional uses of trees and plants as food and medicine. As more than 90% of New Zealand's native bush is endemic you will be delighted to be in a landscape found nowhere else in the natural world.
As the tour concludes you will receive a small memento to help remember your Maori cultural experience and to share with your own family and friends.
With a maximum of 10 guests at a time you can be assured a personal and intimate journey into our world.
Request a space on our half day tour now by clicking on 'make a reservation' below.
"Each part was really special - loved the bush walk especially"
(Juliet & Millet - USA)
Note: Prices are quoted in NZ dollars and inclusive of GST
Minimum Numbers Apply - Private Party and Group Rates available
Child rate up to and including 15 years. The tour
is not really suitable for very young children
CLOSE OUT PERIOD - Please note we will not be operating through the following dates - Thursday 12th August to Saturday 28th August 2010. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
"Outstanding insight into culture, past, present and future - excellent hosts."
(Chicka Turner - Townsville, Australia)
GROUP TOURS
Although our vehicle holds a maximum of 10 guests we can cater for much larger groups of up to 50 by prior arrangement. We are happy to tailor the experience to your specific interests. Tours can be arranged that last from 1.5 hours to a full day with lunch.
Please contact for further details or to make a reservation for your group: groups@maoritours.co.nz
EDUCATION GROUPS
There's no better way to learn than hands on practical experience. Our half day tour is ideal for student groups - both New Zealand based and international - and we can cater to all levels from Primary to Tertiary students. We have built lasting relationships with several educators, many returning to us on an annual basis.
"The experience is one of sensitive treatment of history from a very personal point of view. It is informative without being "threatening" and this elicits a very positive response from students. The introduction to Maori culture and tradition is highlighted by involving the group and linking them and their places to Kaikoura and traditional practices. They quickly become a part of the procedures, no longer mere observers."
(Dr Patrick Devlin, Associate Professor, Environment Society and Design Division - Lincoln University)
"Maori Tours is an absolutely essential part of our educational travel programs, as it teaches our students about Maori culture and history in a way that no other experience can. Our students rate this tour as one of the highlights of their whole New Zealand experience." (Dr Laura Sessions - ETSA Ltd)
Please contact us and we will work with you to provide just what you are looking for: learn@maoritours.co.nz
SINGLE PARTY BOOKINGS
No problem – if you would like a single party booking please contact us. We can work with you to create a tour that is just right for you. Price on Application: exclusive@maoritours.co.nz
"One of the best things I've done in New Zealand - an honest and informative trip.
Very welcoming and made us feel like individuals."
(Charlotte Bell - UK)
- Payment - Can be made on the day of your tour by Cash / VISA / MasterCard / Bankcard
- Frequency - Tours are scheduled all year round with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day, ANZAC day and Good Friday. Other close out dates may appear on this website from time to time.
- What You Need – Dress for the outdoors and wear comfortable walking shoes. It’s a good idea to bring your sense of humour, camera, drink bottle when it’s warm and a light rain jacket as our weather is changeable.
- Pick Up Service - We offer a complimentary pickup service from your Kaikoura accommodation that covers a 5 kilometre radius from the town centre or if you would prefer we can meet you at the Kaikoura i-Site Visitor Centre
- Cancellation - Please note that tangi (bereavement) of a close family member may cause cancellation as Tangi takes precedent over all other activity in the Maori culture. Extreme weather conditions may also cause cancellation. Every effort will be made to reschedule you in either event.
If you wish to cancel your reservation there will be no charge providing we have a minimum of 24 hours notice. We reserve the right to charge in full for cancellations made within 24 hours of scheduled departure.
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