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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.

27/05/2026

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

From the rugged beauty of The Catlins to the unforgettable wildlife encounters on Stewart Island/Rakiura, our Southern Odyssey tour continues to leave travellers inspired 🩵

We wanted to share a few wonderful reviews from travellers who recently joined us:

⭐ "Wow! What a fantastic tour, the Southern Odyssey, it had it all.
From gorgeous scenery to seeing kiwis and albatross in their natural surroundings, lovely fellow travellers, yummy food, great accommodation and our wonderful Kiwi Guide. I honestly cannot fault this tour."
- Maggie, April 2026

⭐"I chose this tour because I wanted to see the kiwi on Stewart Island, which I did.
Saw sea lions and lots of native birds. MoaTours covered everything, great hotels and meals. Our group was friendly and inclusive to me as a solo traveller."
- Jennie, November 2025

⭐"The whole holiday 'made my heart sing'
This tour took us to so many places where we could meet and talk to interesting and talented people at their work or craft environment. That is, I think, a major feature of MoaTours. Our guide was excellent; always friendly, helpful and prepared to make our experiences just that little bit more memorable. The whole holiday 'made my heart sing', and for that I thank you very much. This was our eighth tour with MoaTours, which possibly tells you something about both ourselves and yourselves.”
- Richard, February 2026

If you’re looking to experience Stewart Island, incredible wildlife, dramatic southern coastlines and genuine Kiwi hospitality, the Southern Odyssey is a truly unforgettable all-inclusive small group journey.

Learn more about this tour on our website here:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/southern-odyssey

22/05/2026

Our 2026/27 MoaTours brochure is here, and our wonderful Tracy couldn’t resist taking it out on the road!

Here she is sharing a first look at the season ahead, with beautiful Whangamatā Beach in the background, one of the many special places we visit on our Coromandel Caper tour.

Inside the brochure, you’ll find a wonderful collection of New Zealand journeys from golden beaches and peaceful coastal towns to national parks, mountain scenery, local stories and warm Kiwi hospitality.

We’re excited to share our upcoming touring season with you, and we’d love to welcome you on a small group escape soon.

If you haven’t had a chance to look through it yet, we’d love to send you a copy: https://www.moatours.co.nz/get-brochure

16/05/2026

Molesworth Station, Abel Tasman & Golden Bay - 7 day tour

✨ From the remote high country of Molesworth Station to the golden beaches of Abel Tasman and the laid-back charm of Golden Bay, this South Island journey is packed with unforgettable scenery and experiences. 🌿

We’ve just been looking back through some photos from our recent tour and thought you might enjoy them too. They really capture the relaxed pace, beautiful landscapes, and special moments that make this tour so memorable.

Highlights include:
🚍 Travelling through remote high country and Lewis Pass
🌊 Cruising the crystal-clear waters of Abel Tasman National Park
♨️ Relaxing at Hanmer Springs
🌾 Exploring Farewell Spit and Golden Bay
🤝 Meeting wonderful local hosts along the way

As always with MoaTours, everything is taken care of:
- Return flights from Auckland
- Small group touring (maximum 18 travellers)
- Comfortable coach travel
- All accommodation, meals, activities & entrance fees included

Departure dates:
2 November 2026
18 November 2026
28 February 2027
11 April 2027

👉 Click here to see full tour details - https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/molesworth-station-abel-tasman-golden-bay

If this journey catches your eye, send us a message or call us on 0800 662 462 - we’d love to chat about it 😊

14/05/2026

🏆 Six-time Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner! 🏆

We’re thrilled to share that MoaTours has received a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2026, making this our sixth time receiving this wonderful recognition.

MoaTours has now won in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, and we’re incredibly grateful to every traveller who helped make this possible.

Because this award is based on genuine traveller reviews and ratings, it means the world to our team.

A huge thank you to our wonderful travellers for sharing your kind words, stories, and memories, and to our incredible Kiwi Guides, wider team and wonderful suppliers who bring every MoaTour to life!

www.moatours.co.nz

10/05/2026

World of WearableArt Show - 6 day tour

This is exactly why we love the World of WearableArt Show.

Our 6-day WOW tour is not just about seeing a performance, it’s about stepping into a world of extraordinary creativity, storytelling and craftsmanship.

Meine Erste Liebe by Fifi Colston is a stunning example of the detail and imagination that make WOW so special. We can’t wait to experience the magic of WOW with our travellers in 2026.

If you’d like to join us, visit our website for more information:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/world-wearableart-show

10/04/2026

🍃 Te Urewera, Mahia & Gisborne - 7 day tour

Our Te Urewera, Mahia and Gisborne tour takes in places many people have heard of, but few have fully experienced. And once you do, you begin to understand what makes them so special.

For us, it’s not just the landscapes (even though they are stunning!), it’s the people you meet along the way. On this journey, we’re welcomed into places and communities that are difficult to access on your own, and that’s what makes the experience so memorable.

Here are a few highlights:
• Kohutapu Lodge and Tribal Tours
• Manawa Honey, Ruatahuna
• Waikereru Ecosanctuary
• Reef Ecology talk, Gisborne
• Awakeri Railcarts

As usual, everything is taken care of, so you can simply enjoy the journey:

• Six nights’ accommodation
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
• Small group travel (maximum 18 travellers)
• Our friendly and experienced Kiwi Guide
• All activities and entrance fees

We have just one departure next season, which is 25 Jan 2027. If you’d like to join us, give our friendly team a call on 0800 662 462. To learn more about this itinerary, visit our website here: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/te-urewera-mahia-gisborne

02/04/2026

🐑 Back Country Stations: Rakaia to Kaikoura Coast - 7 day tour

We were recently looking through some photos from our Back Country Stations tour and we were reminded just how special this journey is.

This experience takes you through the hidden corners of Canterbury, the Hurunui, the Kaikōura Ranges, and the Clarence River Valley, before finishing in Marlborough with a private lunch cruise through the sheltered bays and inlets of Queen Charlotte Sound.

These are the quieter places, where the landscapes open up and farmhouse lunches with warm, country hospitality are part of the experience.

As always with our tours, everything is taken care of so you can simply relax and enjoy the experience:

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
• Return flights from Auckland
• Six nights’ accommodation
• Small group travel (maximum 18 travellers)
• Our friendly, experienced Kiwi Guide
• Comfortable transport in our own air-conditioned coach
• All experiences as outlined on our website

If this tour sounds like something you’d enjoy, call us on 0800 662 462 and we’ll take care of everything for you. Or if you would like to learn more about this itinerary, visit our website here:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/back-country-tracks-rakaia-kaikoura-coast

26/03/2026

🌸 Taranaki Rhododendrons & Springtime Gardens - 6 day tour 🌸

When it comes to New Zealand’s great gardening regions, Taranaki is often overlooked, but those in the know recognise it as one of the finest spring destinations. With rich volcanic soil, a mild coastal climate and long sunny days, the region comes alive with colour.

Join our hidden gem garden tour and experience a stunning mix of iconic and private gardens, many rarely open to the public. Along the way, you’ll meet the passionate owners and hear the stories behind these beautiful spaces.

Tour highlights:
- Pukeiti, home to one of the world’s best rhododendron collections
- Tūpare House and Garden & Te Kāinga Mārire, a native garden of global significance
- Cross Hills Gardens
- Exclusive visits to a variety of outstanding private gardens
- Special hosted lunches at Crosshills Farm & Aramatai Garden

You’ll stay in New Plymouth overlooking the Tasman Sea, plus visit Whanganui and Ohakune as part of this relaxed, fully guided journey.

🌿 Everything is taken care of:
- Small group (max 18 guests)
- All transport, accommodation & meals
- Experienced Kiwi Guide
- Garden visits and special experiences throughout the tour

If you want to know more about this tour, visit our website here: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/taranaki-rhododendron-gardens

20/03/2026

📍 Southern Odyssey: Stewart Island & The Catlins – 7 day tour

This gentle-paced, all-inclusive tour takes you through the scenic and soulful South, from the hidden treasures of The Catlins to the peaceful charm of Stewart Island, where we spend two nights and visit the beautiful bird sanctuary of Ulva Island.

It’s one of our most popular journeys and has been running for nearly 20 years. For many of our travellers, Stewart Island is their favourite part of the tour. We wanted to share a glimpse of what this tour looks like - take a look through our gallery of wonderful photos captured by our Kiwi Guides so far this season 📷

There’s plenty to enjoy along the way: historic lighthouses, quirky museums, spectacular coastlines, and some memorable local characters.

Tour Highlights include:
• Fly over to Stewart Island to stay two nights in this special place
• Tour Oban’s roads and explore Ulva Island bird sanctuary with our local guide
• Visit Bill Richardson’s Transport World
• In The Catlins, stroll to dramatic Nugget Point/Tokata Lighthouse
• Meet Jim, curator of Hokonui Moonshine Museum, and sample the whisky
• Take a guided visit to the Royal Albatross Colony in Dunedin

As always, you’ll travel in comfort with our friendly Kiwi Guide, in a small group of no more than 18 travellers, with everything included, so all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the journey.

This special tour fills quickly each season, so if you’re thinking about it, feel free to give our friendly office team a call on 0800 662 462, we’d love to share this experience with you.

If you want to learn more about this itinerary, visit our website here 👉 https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/southern-odyssey

05/03/2026

🌺 Canterbury Springtime Gardens - 7 day small group tour

What we love about the Canterbury Springtime Gardens tour is the landscapes, the homesteads, the fresh burst of spring colour, but most importantly the warm hospitality from the gardeners themselves.
The experience brings together some of the region’s finest private gardens, and a visit to the Hanmer Springs Fete - a real country highlight with music, food, and boutique stalls.

The tour departs on 29 October, right in the middle of Spring when the colourful blooms are at their best.

All meals are included on the tour, including six special garden lunches with four privately hosted just for MoaTours, which include:

🩵 Akaunui Homestead Garden with Ian & Di Mackenzie.
With over 10 hectares of wonderfully mature gardens, Akaunui is impressive on a really large scale, the garden offers such diversity that you will return home inspired.

🩵 Blythcliffe House Garden, Akaroa, with John and Lesley Harding.
Built in 1857, the architecture of Blythcliffe and the expansive garden reflects its history.

🩵 Coombe Farm Garden, Akaroa, with Kathrine and Hugh Fraser
The beautifully restored Coombe Farm Homestead was originally built for French whaler Bernard Mora and his wife Mary.

🩵 Ohinetahi Garden, Governors Bay
Celebrated for over 1.25 hectares of garden, Ohinetahi is home to two galleries, sculpture and woodland trails, and a significant 19th century homestead.

In addition to these special garden visits, there are many more gardens to enjoy, including the Giants House, Fishermans Bay Garden, Cottonwood Garden, Saddlewood Garden.

This popular tour only runs in October each year. We are already taking bookings so if you would like to learn more about this tour or to secure your spot, give us a call on 0800 662 462.

View full tour details here: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/canterbury-springtime-gardens

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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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