A unique Auckland orientation tour led by women owned and multi award-winning company Potiki Tours.
The ‘Urban Maori Experience’ is the unique Potiki version of an 'Auckland Orientation Trip'. We’ve combined the best parts of this harbour-side city; our ancient Maori culture, history & protocols; Auckland’s love of café culture; one of the city’s our 48 volcanoes; the urban Polynesian influences:; lush native rainforest and some spectacular black sand coastline. We mixed this eclectic concoction together, took care to discard the ‘touristy bits’, distilled the mixture over the last 6 six years of touring, then added a smart, flexible, knowledgeable Maori guide to serve it up to you in their own personal style. The result is the ‘Urban Maori Experience’ and we guarantee that if you are looking for a tour with a difference that has substance, beauty and a true insiders’ perspective – then this it.
Multi award-winning women owned tour company Potiki Tours offer a great new tour... Our new 'Insider’s Guide' Tours are custom blended to showcase a cross section of Auckland’s old and new architecture, art, political history and our love for cafes and fashion. An insight into the historic, stylish Ponsonby area and the eclectic, bohemian Karangahape Road It’s a city-focused tour taking you to some of the places that stylish Aucklanders frequent - such as great espresso cafes, trendy back street boutiques, artists workshops, hidden inner city parks – the kinds of places where locals-in-the-know choose to spend their time and money... This tour is designed to give you an overview of the neighbourhoods, a glimpse of the fascinating history, a taste of the coffee and provide lots of tips of where to go back to for shopping, drinking, eating out and gallery hopping. Potiki tours take you to our favourite local places so you can gain an insider’s perspective to NZ’s biggest and most culturally enriched city.
As well as our great small group day tours, we also offer a range of customised private tours. Options include: Home visits to top Maori art practitioners, private gallery tours, culinary tours and sightseeing just the way you want it to be. Access the kind of experiences that usually money just can’t buy… At Potiki Tours we are dedicated to opening up ‘our’ Auckland for visitors. Whether you want a private high end art gallery tour, or maybe a customised city-focused tour taking you to some of the places that stylish Aucklanders frequent - such as great espresso cafes, trendy back street boutiques, artists workshops, hidden inner city parks – the kinds of places where locals-in-the-know choose to spend their time and money… we can take you there. Consistently delivering unique experiences to fantastic feedback. Our tours have featured in publications such as Conde Nast Traveller, Lonely Planet Guidebook & Magazine, Vogue, Frommers, Fodors etc.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *Cultural Exchange *Art or Writing Tour
Walk through two river valleys along old logging tracks, spend the night in Te Mara Lodge, next day oin up with one of the numerous old logging tracks that weave around this historical area, from which you will get some wonderful views over the Wairarapa. You will visit a former historic hunters hut, then make your way down to thThe last day gives you time to explore the surrounding area, have a late morning tea and a leisurely wander back to your care Wilderness Café where a welcome cuppa awaits. Then on down to the cabins at Reef Hill where you will be treated to a hot spa, shower or cool swim.The last day gives you time to explore the surrounding area, have a late morning tea and a leisurely wander back to your car
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
A regular tour. Frequency:
on demand - minimum of 2 people
24 Hours of peace, fun and relaxation.begins with a gentle one hour walk beside the Ruamahunga river. Waiting for you at our historical bush hut will be a delicious afternoon tea. You can then either fish for trout, swim, bush walk or just laze about and experience the tranquility. As the sun sets you can enjoy a glass of wine in our spa pool set amongst native bush.
World Famous for its art, design and wearable creations. Join ‘The Road Less Travelled’ to Wellington to celebrate this 22nd show in Show Style. Dates are to be finalised, but this is not just "another arts show" and their are great "Raod Less Travelled Experiences" added to the agenda.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Hike amongst native bush, relax with a wine in the evenings and savour the views over the beautiful local beaches of the Wairarapa - the fresh air and exercise will rejuvenate you til your next short break!
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Mindfulness – Participants will be introduced to the concept of present moment awareness and be given opportunities to practice this in both group sessions and daily tasks. The practice of mindfulness will be encouraged throughout group time, meditation and sharing meals.
Meditation – Techniques to be taught include sitting meditation, walking meditation, and meditation of love and compassion. These instructional groups are designed for both the absolute beginner to the more advanced.
Mindful Movement - This is a gentle and guided process to encourage us to reconnect with our bodies to a backdrop of inspirational rhythms and world music.
There will also be space for silent reflection, group sessions and therapeutic sessions using the Wheel of Change and Life Coaching Methods and techniques
The Otago Central Rail Trail is a classic New Zealand bike trip which follows an old removed railway line through stunning South Island scenery - we ride 3.5 to 4.5 hours a day. All your bags are transported and a cosy bed and a cool drink in a historic country pub await you each evening. It's not a race, but it is fun!
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Semi-guided motorcycle tour (tour guide on 4 of 10 tour days) starting and ending in Christchurch. Come and see Mt. Cook, wildlife tour to view penguins and Royal Albatrosses, overnight cruise in Milford Sound, rainforest and glaciers, spectacular Arthur's Pass.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *German spoken *English spoken
South Island Cruising Tour in 10 days from Christchurch to Christchurch. Incl. whale watch at Kaikoura (optional), wildlife tour to see penguins, seals & sea lions, Milford Sound cruise, action & offroad tour (optional) in Queenstown, spectacular West Coast & glacier land among NZ rainforest - a mix not to be missed! Semi Guided Tour: Tourguide on 4 of 10 days on tour.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *German spoken *English spoken
Day one: Meet and begin the walk at 1pm, walk through beautiful native bush for 3 hours, meet for afternoon tea at picnic area surrounded by bush, then continue on for another 40 mins to either the bush cabin or the lodge overlooking the wetlands (depends on number of people to where they stay the night)
Day two: Begin at 9 am from bush cabin and 10.30am from lodge, both groups will meet for lunch overlooking a lovely valley and then continue on through the bush on old logging tracks to "the Wilderness Cafe" for afternoon tea.This is an old scrub cutters hut thats been restored. All arrive at Reef Hill cabins for the night about 4 or 5 pm. This is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the river and spend some time in the spa with a glass of wine before dinner.
Day three: Time to explore the surrounding area, have a late morning tea before walking for an hour back to the end of the track. Then transported to The National Wildlife Centre at Mt Bruce for lunch and a wander around the bird enclosures. Late afternoon its off to a local farm-stay for the night.
Day four: Picked up at 10.30am and taken to the Opaki area for a great day of cycling around the local vineyards, tasting the wine and enjoying a lovely picnic lunch somewhere amoungst the vines.
Sadly by mid afternoon your trip is over!
This trip could work in with our train service from Wellington
The price for this one is $510 pp. Includes all transport, all meals( plus morning and afternoon teas) a guide and all accom. Alcohol is not included.
The max number is 10 Sleeping bags are required All of the meals are home cooked country fare.
If hiking amongst native bush, relaxing in a spa pool, and exploring the vineyards of the Wairarapa by bike sounds like just what you need on your short break, then this is the trip for you! It's not strenuous, but a lot of fun...
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Take an exciting, adventure-filled trip with us through the North and the South Islands of New Zealand. Thrilling tours combining different adventure activities with a genuine insight into the country and culture, all in a fun and encouraging environment. Includes White Island marine volcano visit, geo-thermal reserve hike, Wellington city walk, mountain biking and kayaking at Queen Charlotte Sound, Franz-Josef glacier and much more.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Day one: Meet and begin the walk at 1pm, walk through beautiful native bush for 3 hours, meet for afternoon tea at picnic area surrounded by bush, then continue on for another 40 mins to either the bush cabin or the lodge overlooking the wetlands (depends on number of people to where they stay the night)
Day two: Begin at 9 am from bush cabin and 10.30am from lodge, both groups will meet for lunch overlooking a lovely valley and then continue on through the bush on old logging tracks to "the Wilderness Cafe" for afternoon tea. This is an old scrub cutters hut thats been restored. All arrive at Reef Hill cabins for the night about 4 or 5 pm. This is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the river and spend some time in the spa with a glass of wine before dinner.
Day three: Time to explore the surrounding area, have a late morning tea before walking for an hour back to the end of the track. A 15 minute drive to a farm stay where its lunch on the deck and a chance for a welcome shower. Then drive an hour to our famous local beach...Castlepoint, this place is amazing, so much to see here with some great walks. Stay at a brand new house right on the beach with "a view to die for." Drinks on the deck before heading off to the local country pub for dinner.(10 mins away)
Day four: A day to enjoy the stunning scenery and walks, be it up to the lighthouse or the famous "castle rock". After lunch a 30 minute coastal drive, with spectacular scenery, to a wonderful retreat , where we will spend the late afternoon and evening enjoying their bush spa and country hospitality.
Day five: A chance to catch your breath and enjoy a lazy breakfast on the deck before heading back to Masterton around mid day.
This trip could work in with our train service from Wellington The price for this one is $695 pp. Includes all transport, all meals( plus morning and afternoon teas) a guide and all accom. Alcohol is not included.
The max number is 10 Sleeping bags are required Most of the meals are home cooked country fare.
Take an exciting, adventure-filled trip with us through the North and the South Islands of New Zealand. Includes White Island marine volcano visit, geo-thermal reserve hike, Wellington city walk, mountain biking and kayaking at Queen Charlotte Sound, Franz-Josef glacier and much more. Thrilling tours combining different adventure activities with a genuine insight into the country and culture, all in a fun and encouraging environment.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
The Otago Central Rail Trail is a classic New Zealand bike trip which follows an old removed railway line through stunning South Island scenery - we ride 3.5 to 4.5 hours a day. All your bags are transported and a cosy bed and a cool drink in a historic country pub await you each evening. It's not a race, but it is fun!
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Learn the art of sea kayaking while absorbing the breathtaking beauty the Bay of Islands offers. Tranquil and isolated beaches, superb coastal scenery and fascinating Maori archaeology await you. This is the cradle of European settlement in New Zealand and a focal point for Maori as it was here that the Treaty of Waitangi was signed. What sets it apart also is the ease with which you can get out among the islands. You will stay on Urupukapuka Island and explore Motuarohia, Motukiekie, Okahu, Waewaetorea and Moturua. The latter offers a network of walks through bush alive with spotted kiwi, saddlebacks and North Island robins. All islands have protected beaches on one side and dramatic rock formation with sea caves, arches and narrow passageways on the ocean side. Paddling times between islands range from 15 to 45 minutes. We have an experienced local woman guide leading this trip.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Marlborough Sounds, Cruise, trek & Kayak 7 days NZ
17 Feb 2011
to
23 Feb 2011
Trekking 4 Women
A regular tour. Frequency:
February
The Marlborough Sounds is situated at the northern most tip of the South Island of New Zealand and is one of the most remote but accessible wilderness native bush areas of New Zealand.
Marlborough Sounds is an accumulation of sounds, bays and coves that are rich in wild life, salmon and mussel farms. While some areas are accessible by road the majority of the Marlborough Sounds wilderness area is only able to bereached by boat.This trip is a very diverse combination of relaxation on board enjoying evening sunset nibbles and visiting a winery (only accessible by boat), kayaking in Kenepuru Sound, visiting salmon and mussel farms, walking up to a lighthouse, visiting d’uuville Island and going ashore to the Wilderness Resort Café for afternoon tea.
There will be the opportunity to cruise through the French Pass on the way to the area where the sinking of the Russian Ship ’Mikhail Lermontov’ took place and even do some fishing if you so desire.
On arrival in the Queen Charlotte Sound we will visit ’Motuora Bird Island Sanctuary’ and walk three different sections of the ’Queen Charlotte Walkway’ taking in a waterfall at ’Ships Cove’ ( Captain James Cooks home in the 1700’s).
Deposit: NZ$ 500 + Full payment due 60 days before departure NZ$ 1,900
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *Cultural Exchange *English spoken
Cycle the amazing Central Otago Rail Trail - one of the great NZ cycle trips. Annah has planned this trip to coincide with the Ranfurly Art Deco weekend and finish the journey by taking the Taieri Gorge Train back to Dunedin.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
6 days/5 nights dates to be confirmed Picture yourself paddling on blue seas, visiting emerald islands, taking walks in native bush, swimming and relaxing on golden beaches, eating great camp food (all washed down with delicious local wine)....this is sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park! Go home refreshed and relaxed, yet buzzing with a sense of achievement.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
A regular tour. Frequency:
on demand - minimum of 4 people
The walk is a two-night, three-day walk (other options can be discussed with Shona). The first night is spent in a comfortable cabin nestled in beautiful virgin bush, where the dawn chorus will take you back in time. Night two is even more spectacular --- its a group of unique cabins overlooking a lovely river valley. Here the spa pool is something else! Imagine sliding into the spa with a glass of wine in your hand, nothing beats it after a long day on the trail.
Multi-activity adventure in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with a focus on Maori culture – includes marae visit, hiking, swimming, kayaking, marine volcano trip, hot springs, fishing, jet boating, biking all in a fun & encouraging environment.
Experience the stunning South Island: dense rainforests, glaciated mountains, crystal clear lakes, sandy beaches and emerald oceans! An active adventurer's playground! Optional Extension: North Island: Bay of Islands
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *Cultural Exchange *English spoken
Take an exciting, adventure-filled trip with us through the North and the South Islands. Includes White Island marine volcano visit, geo-thermal reserve hike, Wellington city walk, mountain biking and kayaking at Queen Charlotte Sound, Franz-Josef glacier and much more. Thrilling tours combining different adventure activities with a genuine insight into the country and culture, all in a fun and encouraging environment.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Rugby world cup tours: Take an exciting, adventure-filled trip with us through the north of the North Island of New Zealand taking in cultural and adventure activities along the way. Includes Waipoua Forest hike, sailing in the Bay of Islands to swim with dolphins, paddling a Maori canoe, Waitangi Treaty Grounds tour, kayaking and birdwatching and beach Horse trek and much more.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Rugby World Cup tours: Multi-activity adventure in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with a focus on Maori culture – includes marae visit, hiking, swimming, kayaking, marine volcano trip, hot springs, fishing, jet boating, biking all in a fun & encouraging environment.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Rugby world Cup tours: Take an exciting, adventure-filled trip with us through the north of the North Island taking in cultural and adventure activities along the way. Includes Waipoua Forest hike, sailing in the Bay of Islands to swim with dolphins, paddling a Maori canoe, Waitangi Treaty Grounds tour, kayaking and birdwatching and beach Horse trek and much more.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Rugby World Cup tours: Multi-activity adventure in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with a focus on Maori culture – includes marae visit, hiking, swimming, kayaking, marine volcano trip, hot springs, fishing, jet boating, biking all in a fun & encouraging environment.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Based in Central North Island includes Whakatane 1 day hike, White Island marine volcano expedition, Waikaremoana 4 day lake hike, Tongariro National Park 4 day hike, and much more.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Multi-activity adventure in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with a focus on Maori culture – includes marae visit, hiking, swimming, kayaking, marine volcano trip, hot springs, fishing, jet boating, biking all in a fun & encouraging environment. PLUS our Northland tour
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Take an exciting, adventure-filled trip with us through the north of the North Island taking in cultural and adventure activities along the way. Includes Waipoua Forest hike, sailing in the Bay of Islands to swim with dolphins, paddling a Maori canoe, Waitangi Treaty Grounds tour, kayaking and birdwatching and beach Horse trek and much more.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Multi-activity adventure in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with a focus on Maori culture – includes marae visit, hiking, swimming, kayaking, marine volcano trip, hot springs, fishing, jet boating, biking all in a fun & encouraging environment.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Take an exciting, adventure-filled trip with us through the North and the South Islands of New Zealand. Thrilling tours combining different adventure activities with a genuine insight into the country and culture, all in a fun and encouraging environment. Includes White Island marine volcano visit, geo-thermal reserve hike, Wellington city walk, mountain biking and kayaking at Queen Charlotte Sound, Franz-Josef glacier and much more.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Take an exciting, adventure-filled trip with us through the North and the South Islands of New Zealand. Thrilling tours combining different adventure activities with a genuine insight into the country and culture, all in a fun and encouraging environment. Includes White Island marine volcano visit, geo-thermal reserve hike, Wellington city walk, mountain biking and kayaking at Queen Charlotte Sound, Franz-Josef glacier and much more.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Take an exciting, adventure-filled trip with us through the North and the South Islands of New Zealand. Thrilling tours combining different adventure activities with a genuine insight into the country and culture, all in a fun and encouraging environment. Includes White Island marine volcano visit, geo-thermal reserve hike, Wellington city walk, mountain biking and kayaking at Queen Charlotte Sound, Franz-Josef glacier and much more.
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
Multi-activity adventure in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with a focus on Maori culture – includes marae visit, hiking, swimming, kayaking, marine volcano trip, hot springs, fishing, jet boating, biking all in a fun & encouraging environment. PLUS our Northland tour
Tour Features: *Women only on this Tour *English spoken
