Private Auckland Maori Luxury Tour

We had a great tour with Donna, covering many Maori cultural topics, local geology and the flora and fauna of the Auckland area. Highlights were the Arataki Visitor Centre, the west coast black sand beach, the "donut" lava, trees that look sickly until they are too big for Moa to eat their leaves, and the long list of questions Donna answered regarding Maori history and culture. This is a great way to have an enjoyable and educational day in Auckland.

Highly recommend. We only had 48 hours in Auckland and wanted to see as much of the area as possible. Equally important for us was understanding both the history and present day from the Maori perspective. We got everything we hoped for plus yummy snacks and water along the way! My son groaned at the idea of an 8 hour tour after our 22 hour travel time but the time flew by and he was highly engaged in all of the activities. The guide adapted the order of the tour based on her knowledge of traffic, weather and incoming cruise passengers who would crowd certain areas at different times so that we got the most out or our time. The van was super comfortable and communication with the company was clear and super friendly! We highly enjoyed it and learned a lot. It was a great way to start our 2 week New Zealand vacation.

Our private tour guide, identified as "Donna 84" on her badge was a true gem. She picked us up at our hotel, and her sociable, outgoing manner immediately put us at ease. It was as if we were with an old friend or relative. Her knowledge of the Maori culture came from her own background, and she easily explained things to us in a way that made us feel comfortable in learning rather than clueless. As a retired educational administrator of 49 years, who has observed and evaluated hundreds of teachers, that is an important quality for a teacher (tour guide) to possess. She explained the history and significance of the several monuments we viewed before going to the museum. She knew the museum thoroughly. She bypassed the lines and crowds to get us to what we should see. She knew her way around so well that we covered 2 or 3 times what we would have been able to explore on our own. At departure, we felt as if we were saying goodbye to a friend. Thank you Donna!

It was a wonderful experience! My husband and I were here on an anniversary trip. Beautiful views and memories! The Maori Cultural performance was moving! A must to experience!! Thank you to our guides Harry and Maggie for a wonderful day we will remember you always !