What will I see on the tour

No matter which tour you join us for, you will learn the history of the area - knowledge which has been handed down in the oral tradition from one generation of our family to the next. This history has culminated from more than 800 years of occupation in the Kaikoura region. 

You'll travel to many sites where
you’ll be part of a real cultural exchange that is truly different and not for
the masses.  Right from the start you’ll
be involved and whilst at various sites during the day you will:

• Be guided through the Pōwhiri
  (welcome ceremony) process.

• Get involved, learn a Māori
  song and greeting, and play traditional games.

• Stroll through native
  forest, discover trees that have stood for 500 years and find out medicinal
  uses of plants.

• Visit the foreshore to hear
  legends of Tangaroa, God of the Ocean and learn about Māori conservation
  initiatives.

• Gain an understanding of
  the modern-day world of your hosts as you hear how they adapted to colonization,
  and the role they play in the New Zealand economy.

• Stand on new land
  uplifted during a magnitude 7.8 earthquake and hear legends of Rūaumoko, the
  God of Earthquakes.

You can ask questions of your hosts and
really get to know them – especially during the stop for a scrumptious lunch
with local flavours – and at the end of the day you’ll realize you have a new
whānau (family) in Kaikōura and won’t want to leave.

What’s included in the tour price

Each tour pricing includes:

• All equipment and entry fees
• Light lunch / Snacks and drinks throughout the day
• Department of Conservation Concession fee
• All prices are quoted in New Zealand dollars and are tax inclusive

What else do I need to know

This tour is a private charter for up to ten guests.
Must be booked in advance - we recommend at least a month to avoid missing out.

Tours can be arranged all year round and we offer flexibility around your travel plans. Tours may take longer depending on party size, the weather, sites and activities of the day. We’re not into watching the clock so if you need to be somewhere else please let us know when you book and we’ll get you there on time.

Our tour commentary is in English. Sorry, there is no wheelchair access to some sites visited.

We are closed 24-27 December, Good Friday of Easter and ANZAC Day (25 April).