AUCKLAND TOURS
…. rated by real people as;
“a wonderful introduction to New Zealand” – Manesquire
“a must do tour for any visitor” - Defenders
“the BEST, most informative tour” - TravelSnickers
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Kia Ora, and Welcome.
Come & be part of the region where our family has lived since 1922.
The concept behind our tour company is for overseas tourists to EXPERIENCE ‘real’ New Zealand.
If this is your first trip ‘down-under’ and you are visiting Auckland, you’ll want to get as much out of your time here as possible. We also guess that you’ve been doing heaps of research too?, probably discovering that there are many Auckland day trips available: wine tours, coach and bus tours, sightseeing tours, Maori culture tours, to name but a few. You may have even read that many tourists view Auckland merely as …. ‘just another city with not much to do’ …. So, with all of these things charging around in your head, your dilemma becomes……….”which tour to choose!?” ……Well, as unfortunate as all this sounds, this is precisely the reason why in 2002 we established our west Auckland ECO-TOUR & Farm visit tours. With (at-least 9) experiences, combining ALL the best attractions, sightseeing, crafts, historic wineries, and food, we get you out of the city on a tour to experience the Auckland countryside… the tour that real people have said is….“Auckland’s best”.
Be assured that you’ll be receiving authentic Kiwi HOSTING.
The things to do on these all-inclusive day trips from Auckland are guided day tours, and small group tours. You will be visiting ['our'] west Auckland countryside (where our family has lived since 1922). You’ll be exploring the many west Auckland attractions, and be coming to our own New Zealand sheep farm. I, [Donna] will present you with a Maori welcome into our historical family Homestead, and be able to give you a (rather different) view on Maori culture. Later, you’ll have afternoon tea and see inside our typical New Zealand family home. (I am food handling certified)…PLUS, as members of TIES (The International Ecotourism Society), we offer ‘true’ Eco activities on this ECO-TOUR, providing the Nature, Culture, Conservation and Environmental components outlined in the TIES criteria.
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As we are [-'just'-] a husband and wife team (& farmers as well as tour operators), we can only operate one tour option at a time.
So if you are looking for a truly UNIQUE way in which to see Auckland, we invite you to take a tour with us, and after you compare our prices & itineraries with other tours of Auckland, we hope that you will also see that we are good value for money.
AUCKLAND TOUR OPTIONS - (pick up & return INCLUDED)
From all inner city accommodation
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FULL DAY tour
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(operates 1 Oct – 30 April) …..includes ALL of the following;
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HALF DAY tour
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(operates ALL-YEAR-ROUND) …..includes ALL of the following;
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SHORE EXCURSION for Cruise Boat Groups
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(operates 1 Oct – 30 April) …..includes ALL of the following;
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EXCLUSIVE tours [full day or half day available]
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(operates ALL-YEAR-ROUND) …..ANY or ALL of the following; (LUNCH at own expense)
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FARM -&- EPICUREAN tour (begins ‘09 /’10 summer season)
(operates 1 Oct – 30 April) …..includes ALL of the following;
MAORI CULTURE on this Auckland tour
As New Zealand and Maori operators, we provide a mixture of both Pakeha (European) and Maori culture, showing you the integration between the two. There are also some very interesting historical Maori sites around our region which we explain about.
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Offsetting carbon emissions
And, because we totally support sustainable tourism, as part of our ECO New Zealand practice, we offer you the chance to OFFSET THE CARBON EMISSIONS from your tour by purchasing your own Native tree for our farm’s Forest Reserve.
“This Native tree planting experience is your opportunity to Help the Planet”
This carbon credit tree planting project is UNIQUE to the Auckland area and solely your choice to participate in!
FAQ’s
# Do you operate the Auckland tours every day?
-FULL DAY AUCKLAND TOURS: (operate 1 Oct – 30 April) and HALF DAY AUCKLAND TOURS (operate all-year-round) Everyday except; Dec 24, 25, 26, Jan 1, 2, Good Friday, and April 25. There MAY be other days during the year when we have to close to attend to our farm work…(so a quick email to us is all that is needed to find this out)
# How many people will there be on these day trips from Auckland?
- Our tours are small group Eco activities (never anymore than 11 persons) and usually between 4 and 8. This way, you will get personal service!
If you require EXCLUSIVE Auckland tours, please refer to our ‘Exclusive Experiences’ option.
If you require LARGE GROUP Auckland tours, please refer to our ‘Group Tours’ option
# I’m not in New Zealand yet, can I still make a tour booking?
-YES, please use our contact page to make an inquiry.
# I get a bit car-sick, will there be plenty of stops during this Auckland day tour?
-YES, this is what makes our tour so appealing! We stop at least 7 times during the tour…and you don’t have to get out of the vehicle if you don’t wish to either! (There are also toilet facilities at each stop.) We are understanding, and always drive accordingly.
# Could this sightseeing tour be affected by the weather?
-Hmm…if only we could control the weather!! We carry coats, and there are boots to wear when we do our farm activities. Most of this tour’s outdoor activity is when you arrive at our farm, and if you cannot get outside to see the animals…well, we will bring some of the animals to see you! If you are in Auckland for a few days, please check the long-range weather forecast…(it’s usually fairly accurate!)
# We’re staying outside your free pick-up zone, can you still pick us up?
-We are really sorry, but you will have to make your way into Auckland City. The reason for this is because of time; -as others need to be picked-up in the morning. (…But DO ask us, because if you are just outside the pick-up zone then we MAY be able to drop you off after the tour!)
# Where do your day trips from Auckland leave from?
-We pick-up from ALL inner Auckland city accommodation. The Sky Tower (Hotel part), Ferry Buildings, or Brittomart railway are other places for people staying ‘out-of-the-city’ to meet us at. Your pick-up location can be easily arranged via an email or at booking time.
# Are there any extra costs on this tour?
-NO…this is an ALL-inclusive day tour.All entry fees, lunch, wine & honey tasting, afternoon tea, transport, is INCLUDED. Your only costs come from what you choose to buy during the tour. Please note that you will have opportunity to shop on this tour, but in no way will you be pressured into doing so.
# What is the cost of these Auckland tours?
-Firstly, we want you to get value for your $. We have had positive feedback relating to this. But, please compare our itinerary and price with other Auckland tours (Bearing in-mind that they may or may not include lunch, and may only take you to one or two places). Also, to our knowledge ‘Coast to Coast Tours’ is the only tour company in the Auckland area where you will visit the operator’s own farm, come inside their home for afternoon tea, and have the opportunity to plant your own carbon credit Native tree.
Please refer to our COSTS page for a full breakdown on our prices.
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