Auckland Tours - Taking you into the countryside …
Kia Ora, and Welcome to ‘Coast to Coast Tours’.
Come & be part of the region where our family has lived since 1922.
Looking at Auckland tours, but in a dilemma as to “which one to choose?”
Well, let us take you out of the city……. on a tour in the Auckland countryside…….
it’s where you will EXPERIENCE the ‘real’ New Zealand.
If this is your first trip ‘down-under’ to New Zealand, and you are visiting Auckland, you’ll be wanting to get as much out of your time here as possible, correct? We also guess that you’ve been doing heaps of research too?, probably discovering that there are many Auckland day trips available: Auckland harbour tours, Auckland wine tours, Auckland coach tours, the Auckland sightseeing bus tour, Maori culture Auckland tours, and an Auckland walking tour, to name but a few.
This ‘Coast to Coast Tour’ combines at-least 9 activities, ALL of the best attractions, sightseeing, crafts, historic wineries, and food, in the West Auckland region, while you also receive authentic Kiwi HOSTING. These all-inclusive day trips from Auckland, are guided day tours, and small group tours, as well as a visit to our own New Zealand sheep farm and historical family Homestead.
We established this west Auckland ECO-TOUR in 2002, opening up our farm so overseas visitors could experience the typical New Zealand family home & lifestyle, along with all the best sights & attractions of the area we call ‘home’.
This is a tour of the region where our family has lived and farmed since 1922,
so join us on what real people are saying is “Auckland’s best tour” ……we look forward to meeting you very soon!
See where we call “Home” 
Watch a sheep-shearing demo 
- Coast to Coast Tours rated “excellent” by 22 travellers
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“a wonderful introduction to New Zealand” – Manesquire
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“a must do tour for any visitor” - Defenders
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“the BEST, most informative tour” - TravelSnickers
…Read read other guest letters
I, [Donna] will present you with a Maori welcome into our home, and be able to give you an overview on Maori culture. Chat to real New Zealand sheep farmers! and enjoy a homemade afternoon tea inside our Homestead….(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. You’ll also be able to make your tour CARBON-NEUTRAL with an opportunity to purchase & plant your own tree for our farm’s Forest Reserve. 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 Auckland day tour, we invite you to join us, and after you compare our prices & itineraries with other Auckland tours, we hope that you will also see that this tour is good value for your money.
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AUCKLAND TOUR OPTIONS – (pick up & return INCLUDED)
From all inner city accommodation
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FULL DAY tour
- (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
- (operates 1 Oct – 30 April) …..includes ALL of the following;
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EXCLUSIVE tours [full day or half day available]
- (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)
OTHER TOURS WE DO…
MAORI CULTURE
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. 
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.
- Coast to Coast Tours was a finalist in the 2009 Hospitality Awards for Sustainability -
“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!
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FAQ’s
# Do you operate every day? -FULL DAY : (operate 1 Oct – 30 April) and HALF DAY 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? – Our tours are normally small group (usually no more than 11 persons) and probably between 4 and 8. This way, you will get personal service! If you require EXCLUSIVE tour, please refer to our ‘Exclusive Experiences’ option. If you require LARGE GROUP tour, 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 booking 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 us so appealing! We stop at least 7 times during the trip…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 the 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 here 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 the 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 leave from? -We pick-up from ALL inner Auckland city accommodation. The Sky Tower (Hotel part), Ferry Buildings, or Britomart railway are other places for people staying ‘out-of-the-city’ to meet us at. Your pick-up location can be easily arranged 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.
# Do I HAVE to purchase a Carbon Credit Native Tree? -ABSOLUTELY NOT! …This tree planting is entirely over to you, and if you do not wish to participate in it, no pressure will be put on you to do so.
# What is the cost of the Coast to Coast Tour? -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 to make your tour carbon neutral. Please refer to our COSTS page for a full breakdown on our prices.
# Can you provide an in-depth wine tasting tour? -Our ‘Coast to Coast’ wine tasting tour combines Auckland sightseeing, and an historical overview of Auckland’s original wine producing region of Kumeu. Although we’d love to have you join us on one of our Auckland tours, if you are a wine connoisseur and want expert guiding in that area, we do suggest other Auckland wine tours.
# Can you provide multi-day tours? -We are really sorry, but our tours are ONE day (or HALF day tours) only. There are a few excellent Auckland NZ tours available, with many companies travelling to other regions on an Auckland bus tour. Alternatively, there is the Auckland Rotorua Tour, or other Auckland coach tours which can take you on multi-day tours.
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