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Giants and Glowworms

1 Day Tour

Tour Details

Highlights:

  • Hear Māori waiata (songs), myths and legends
  • Meet the giant kauri tree Tāne Mahuta in the Waipoua Forest
  • See the Kawiti Glowworm Caves

Travel to the Hokianga and meet your local Māori guide, then venture into the ancient Waipoua Kauri Forest for an unforgettable encounter. Learn about life in the forest and hear Māori waiata (songs), myths and legends as your guide takes you on an intimate journey through nature and explains how the lives of local Māori are intertwined with the forest.

Finally, meet a national icon, the truly impressive Tāne Mahuta (the Lord of the Forest). The largest known kauri tree in the world aged up to 2,500 years old. Stand beneath this ancient giant and hear the legend of how he separated earth and sky at the beginning of the world. Finally, stop at the Kawiti Glowworm Caves and discover one of Northland's best-kept secrets.

Special Notes

  • Local Māori guide for insightful commentary
  • Meet the oldest and largest Kauri trees in the world.
  • Free entry into Kawiti Glowworm Caves

Trip Plan

Tour Length: 8 hours

Minimum Number: From 1 person. If you would like to book a group charter, please contact us for a quote.

Itinerary: Tours depart Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Please report 15 minutes before departure.

08:00 - Departure Paihia
16:00 - Arrival Paihia

What to Bring: For the most enjoyable experience, we recommend that you bring:

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Walking shoes
  • Camera
  • Warm clothing.

Tour Cost

$128.00 NZD / person
$64.00 NZD / Child up to 12 years old

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  • A minimum of 2 adults must be attending the tour for the tour to take place.
  • Application for a tour must be made by phone, fax or e-mail no later than 5:00 PM of the day before the tour.
  • Your application may not be accepted if the tour is full, prior to your booking.

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  • Cancellation of tours is free if carried out by 5:00 PM, two working days before the tour.
  • Cancellation of tours carried out by 5:00 PM one working day before the tour will cost 50% of the price of the tour.
  • Cancellation of tours after 5:00 PM one working day before the tour will cost the full price of the tour.
  • Cancellation of fishing tours will cost 20% of the tour cost after you have sent in your form as the boat will be chartered.
  • Cancellation of Hobbiton movie set tours will cost NZ$35.00 per person as a cancellation of lunch fee if cancelled after 5:00 pm four working days before the tour.
  • Cancellation of Hobbiton evening banquet tours will cost the full price of the tour if cancelled after 5:00 pm eight working days before the tour.
  • If you won't show up at the pick-up time even after 15 mins of the time, we have to start the tours without you.

Tour Costs

  • If there are two adults attending the tour, the cost of the tour written is the cost for one person.
  • If there are two adults attending the tour, children ( aged 5~11 ) will cost half of what is written.

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