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MoaTours

Small group guided tours of New Zealand for mature travellers.

MoaTours is a New Zealand family owned tour company, operating small group tours all over New Zealand since 1971. What our guests tell us they love most of all about our trips is getting off the beaten track and getting to know the locals, plus of course our friendly Kiwi Guides.

01/09/2026

Our 6 Day East Cape Caper explores one of the North Island’s most wonderfully remote regions, with local flavours, fascinating stories and warm Kiwi hospitality along the way.

- Cruise Ohiwa Harbour with the Tio Ohiwa Oyster Farm crew and enjoy fresh seafood and lunch on the water.

- Visit East Cape Manuka Honey for a cuppa and a chat with Sue about beekeeping, Manuka trees and life on the East Cape.

- Explore Rere Falls and Eastwoodhill, the world-renowned National Arboretum, before heading to Bushmere Estate for lunch and wine tasting.

- Travel through Waihau Bay and Hicks Bay, visit Raukokore Church and St Mary’s Church at Tikitiki, and walk along Tolaga Bay Wharf.

- Journey through Waioeka Gorge and the Rotorua lakes before experiencing the Redwoods Treewalk.

- Finish with a special farewell lunch with Karen and David at Lake Tarawera before visiting Te Wairoa Buried Village.

It’s a wonderful six days of local food, coastal scenery, history, great company and remote places that make the East Cape feel very different from the usual touring routes.

Everything is taken care of, including comfortable coach travel, quality accommodation, all meals, included activities, small group of no more than 18 travellers, and your knowledgeable MoaTours Kiwi Guide.

Upcoming departures:
15 February 2027
5 April 2027

Click here to see the full East Cape Caper itinerary: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/east-cape-caper

27/08/2026

There’s something very special about leaving the main highway behind and heading down the farm tracks and back roads of the South Island.

Our 7 day Back Country Stations: Rakaia to Kaikoura Coast tour takes you from the Rakaia Gorge through the Hurunui, Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura before finishing in Marlborough.

Along the way, we’re welcomed onto working sheep and cattle stations, meet the families who live and farm in this beautiful country, enjoy private garden visits and hosted lunches, and travel through some wonderfully remote landscapes.

Over 7 days, you’ll enjoy:

- Five privately hosted lunches with station families
- Private farm track tours through spectacular back country
- Beautiful garden visits, including gardens of national significance
- Two nights in Hanmer Springs and two nights in Kaikoura
- A private lunch and cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound
- Small group travel with a maximum of 18 travellers
- The care and knowledge of your MoaTours Kiwi Guide

Upcoming departures:

18 October: Sold out
22 November: Almost full
17 March 2027: Filling up
8 April 2027: Filling up

This is a wonderful tour for anyone who loves rural New Zealand, warm hospitality, big landscapes and places most visitors never get to see.

View the full Back Country Stations itinerary: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/back-country-tracks-rakaia-kaikoura-coast

20/08/2026

It might feel a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but it’s just over 4 months away 🎄

Our Christmas in Taranaki tour is a lovely way to spend Christmas away from home, with six relaxed days travelling from Auckland, staying three nights in Taranaki followed by two nights in Taupo with plenty of good company and all the organising done for you.

Tour highlights include:

- Christmas lunch at the lovely Nice Hotel in New Plymouth
- Pukekura Park lit up for the Festival of Lights on Christmas night
- A vintage train ride at Waitara
- Morning tea at Cairnhill Farm
- The Forgotten World Highway and lunch at Whangamomona Hotel
- Cruise to the Maori rock carvings at Mine Bay
- Glass blowing demonstration at Lava Glass
- A private lunch at Rosenvale on the journey home

Departure date: 24 December
Returns: 29 December

The tour includes all meals, quality accommodation, travel in our comfortable air-conditioned coach, your MoaTours Kiwi Guide, and all included activities and entrance fees.

Thinking about doing something special for Christmas this year?
Join us on our Christmas in Taranaki tour - https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/christmas-taranaki

13/08/2026

Here's a lovely South Island journey to start dreaming about for summer...

Our 7 day Early Explorers: Queen Charlotte Sound to Akaroa tour departs in December, travelling at a leisurely pace through Marlborough, Kaikoura and Banks Peninsula.

This fascinating journey brings some of New Zealand’s earliest stories to life, from Māori settlement and Polynesian navigation to Captain Cook, whaling, historic ships and the French and British settlers of Banks Peninsula.

- Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound to historic Meretoto/Ship Cove and discover its fascinating connection to Captain Cook.

- Explore the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and visit the historic Edwin Fox in Picton.

- Journey along the spectacular Kaikoura Coast, touring the historic Fyffe House with a local guide and visiting the nearby seal colony.

- Call into Waipapa Farm on the Clarence River for lunch with Jane and Derrick Millton

- Discover the history and hidden gems of Banks Peninsula and Akaroa, finishing at the colourful Giants House and Garden.

With three nights in Blenheim, one night in Kaikoura and two nights in Akaroa, there’s plenty of time to settle in and enjoy each destination without packing and unpacking every day.

And with a maximum of just 18 travellers, you’ll experience it all with a friendly small group.

Thinking of joining us? We have just one departure on 5 December 2026. Get in touch with our team to secure your place!

Read more about the tour here: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/early-explorers-queen-charlotte-sound-akaroa

06/08/2026

We're delighted to share some wonderful news with you.

MoaTrek New Zealand, home of MoaTours and MoaTrek, has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2026 2degrees Auckland Business Awards: Excellence in Customer Experience and People’s Choice.

This feels especially meaningful because both categories reflect the heart of what we do.

At MoaTours, looking after our travellers has always been about much more than getting from one place to another. It is about thoughtful planning, warm Kiwi hospitality, friendly small groups, wonderful Kiwi Guides, local hosts, interesting places and all the little details that help make a tour feel relaxed, personal and memorable.

Being recognised for Excellence in Customer Experience is a lovely acknowledgement of the care shown by our whole Moa team, from the office through to our Kiwi Guides on the road.

Being named a finalist in People’s Choice is just as special, because that category is shaped by the support of people connected to the business - travellers, supporters, suppliers, staff, local hosts and communities.

So, most importantly, thank you.

Whether you voted for us, travelled with us once, joined us many times, recommended us to a friend, left a review, filled in a feedback form or simply followed along with our tours, your support means so much to us.

This recognition belongs to our whole Moa community, and we are very grateful to have you as part of it.

Thank you for being part of the MoaTours community and for helping us continue sharing the very best of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

02/08/2026

One of our favourite hosted lunches... Crosshills Farm, Otorohanga 🌿

There are some places our travellers talk about long after the tour has finished, and Crosshills Farm is certainly one of them.

Hosted by Debbie and Fraser Robertson, this beautiful Waikato farm offers more than just a delicious lunch. Travellers are welcomed into a stunning country garden overlooking rolling farmland, where genuine Kiwi hospitality is always on the menu. It's the perfect opportunity to slow down, connect with local hosts and experience the warmth that makes rural New Zealand so special.

You'll enjoy this memorable stop on our:
🌸 Taranaki Rhododendrons & Springtime Gardens
🎭 World of WearableArt Show
🌺 Country Roads & Cross Hills Gardens Fair

It's these authentic local experiences and wonderful people that make our small group escapes so memorable.

Learn more about our itineraries here: https://www.moatours.co.nz/

30/07/2026

Have you ever visited New Zealand's largest farm?

Molesworth Station is one of those incredible places that most Kiwis have heard of, but few have actually experienced.

Covering an astonishing 180,787 hectares (about the size of Stewart Island!), Molesworth is New Zealand's largest working farm. Home to around 6,000 Angus and Angus-Hereford cattle, it's a remarkable place where farming, conservation, history and spectacular high-country landscapes all come together.

On our Molesworth Station, Abel Tasman & Golden Bay 7 day tour, we head deep into this remote country with a local guide aboard a specially customised 4WD coach.

Over seven unforgettable days we'll also:
- Relax in Hanmer Springs
- Cruise the golden coastline of Abel Tasman National Park
- Visit the crystal-clear Te Waikoropupū Springs
- Explore Golden Bay and Farewell Spit with a local guide
- Wander the boutique shops and cafés of Mapua Wharf

Everything is taken care of, including return flights from Auckland, accommodation, meals, sightseeing, and the company of one of our friendly Kiwi Guides.

With a maximum of 18 travellers, it's a relaxed way to discover some of New Zealand's most spectacular and lesser-known places.

Upcoming departures:
- 2 November 2026 – just 3 seats left
- 18 November 2026 – filling up
- 28 February 2027 – sold out
- 11 April 2027 – filling up

If you've always wanted to experience Molesworth Station, followed by the beaches of Abel Tasman and the relaxed charm of Golden Bay, this could be the perfect journey.

Learn more about the itinerary here: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/molesworth-station-abel-tasman-golden-bay

27/07/2026

We'd love your vote in the Auckland Business Awards 🩵

We’re excited to share that MoaTrek New Zealand, home of MoaTours and MoaTrek, is taking part in the People’s Choice category of the Auckland Business Awards.

This category is especially meaningful because it’s voted on by the public, our travellers, supporters, suppliers, staff, local communities, and everyone who has been part of our journey. That means people like you.

Whether you’ve travelled with MoaTours once, joined us many times, recommended us to a friend, read our emails, or simply followed along with our tours around Aotearoa New Zealand, we’re so grateful for your support.

If you’ve enjoyed being part of the MoaTours community, we’d love your vote.
Vote for MoaTours New Zealand here:

https://2daba.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/rEqmjqzb

Voting closes this Sunday, the 2nd of August.

The voting process has one extra step: you'll be asked to enter your email address, then you'll receive a code by email to put in before you vote. It only takes a minute, and it makes sure each vote is counted properly.

Thank you for helping us continue sharing the very best of New Zealand.

23/07/2026

Spring is one of the most beautiful times to explore New Zealand.

While we've been enjoying plenty of sunshine here in Auckland, we're already looking forward to spring. With gardens bursting into bloom, longer days, colourful landscapes and special seasonal events, it's a wonderful time to get out and explore.

If you're dreaming of a spring escape, here are four of our spring tours that still have availability:

📍World of WearableArt Show (WOW) - 6 day tour
Experience the spectacular WOW Show with Platinum tickets with two nights at Wellington’s 5-star Bolton Hotel and private homestead lunches in the spring countryside along the way.
Availability:
• 17 September – just 4 seats left
• 24 September – sold out
• 29 September – just 2 seats left
• 1 October – filling up

📍Taranaki Rhododendrons & Springtime Gardens - 6 day tour
While the rhododendrons are blooming, we meet welcoming private gardeners and visit renowned Pukeiti and Cross Hills Gardens, Kimbolton.
Availability:
• 15 October – sold out
• 17 October – just 3 seats left

📍Back Country Stations: Rakaia to Kaikōura Coast - 7 day tour
Travel through the back roads of Canterbury, the Hurunui, Hanmer Springs, Kaikoura Ranges and Marlborough, hearing high country stories over homestead lunches with famers on historic sheep stations and a private cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound.
Availability:
• 18 October – 1 seat left
• 22 November – Filling up

📍Otago Springtime Gardens & Victorian Fete
A delightful journey through Central Otago, meeting passionate gardeners, visiting Riverstone Castle, and experiencing the colourful Victorian Fete in Oamaru.
Availability:
• 11 November – 1 seat left

Everything is included – comfortable accommodation, all meals, coach transport, our friendly Kiwi Guide, and all the wonderful experiences that make our tours so special.

If a spring journey has been on your mind, now is the perfect time to secure your place before these departures fill.

View the full itineraries here: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours

15/07/2026

🌿Southern Odyssey: Stewart Island & The Catlins - 7 day tour

There are some places in New Zealand that still feel wonderfully untouched, and Stewart Island/Rakiura is one of them.

Join Kiwi Guide Daniel for a day on the island, including a locally guided walk on Ulva Island, a world-acclaimed predator-free sanctuary and one of the loveliest places in New Zealand to experience native birdlife up close.

And Stewart Island/Rakiura is only part of the Southern Odyssey itinerary.

The journey also takes us through Invercargill and Bluff, along the wild Catlins coastline, and on to Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Along the way, highlights include Nugget Point/Tokata Lighthouse, the Royal Albatross Centre, historic Olveston House, and Larnach Castle.

As always with MoaTours, everything is taken care of, including return flights from Auckland, all transport, all meals, accommodation, experiences and entrance fees.

Upcoming departures:
• 31 October
• 22 November - sold out
• 19 January 2027
• 5 February 2027
• 9 March 2027
• 12 April 2027

If Stewart Island/Rakiura and the far south are on your wish list, call us on 0800 662 462 or visit our website to learn more about this itinerary: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/southern-odyssey

Address

Lvl 2, Building 5, 666 Great South Road, Ellerslie
Auckland
1051

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5pm
Sunday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

https://www.moatours.co.nz/

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