…we are: NZ *born*, Owner/Operated, and we also LIVE at Muriwai

Did you know..... that unlike many overseas countries, there are no Laws on who can become a New Zealand tour operator? Often a NZ tour guide who tells you about New Zealand, will NOT be NZ *born* (…let alone of Indigenous descent)! On our tours you will not be "short-changed" because you'll not only have us as NZ-born AND Maori hosts, but also have us as the tour owner/operators. You'll get the unique opportunity to see inside our own Homestead and experience Muriwai where our family (as this region's early pioneers!), have lived and farmed since 1922.

…we are: Senior-Friendly, Carbon Efficient, and our tours are Sustainable

Coast to Coast Tours is the only Auckland tour company with their own Carbon sink-tank Reserve on their own farm! WE plant a tree for every tour we do...our guests become "joint-custodians".... There's NO hiking and NO swimming on our tours; just a good all-rounded (and slower-paced itinerary) suited to Adults who yearn to be hosted in the "old-fashioned" way!... We also operate solely in the region where we live, able to "give back" to our local community and thus remaining SUSTAINABLE.

…we are: Food Handling Certified, and hold ALL operating licences

Did you know.....that in New Zealand there are NO Food Safety Laws for food not "sold" during a tour (..or even a B&B stay)?! Today, there are many operators who choose to supply free food; ...invariably delicious! But, how do you really know what the facilities were like that were used to prepare, cook and store the food that you are consuming? Because we “include” food on our tour, I took it upon myself to become Food Handling Certified…(even though there was no legal requirement to do so). Coast to Coast tours holds ALL operating licences and it's your guarantee for quality service!

…and an Auckland Film and Movie-Set Location

Over the years Motutara Farm & Homestead has been used for various film and movie shoots, and magazine publications. The draw card for this is not only our close proximity to Auckland, but that our fixtures are historic and authentic. Many Producers report that to replicate the "age aspect" (for example our woolshed), it would cost a whole lot of money to do so! With more and more film scenes being shot in New Zealand these days, we are able to provide a genuine filming location. Read what we have to offer...