Experience genuine indigenous Maori culture, history, traditions and hospitality with Maori Tours Kaikoura, New Zealand
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Kaikoura Visitor Information:  
  Kaikoura Information & Tourism website www.kaikoura.co.nz
  This project enables you to take an active role in the preservation and enhancement of kaikoura's unique environment.  Maori Tours Kaikoura actively supports this programme and we encourage you to play a role in reducing the impact of climate change by purchasing a tree when visiting Kaikoura www.treesfortravellers.co.nz
  A Unique tour designed to introduce you to the spectacular Southern Hemisphere Night Sky over Kaikoura www.kaikouranightsky.co.nz
  Swimming with or watching dusky dolphins is something very special www.dolphin.co.nz
  Kaikoura Wilderness Walkway offers a comfortable hiking experience through primeval forest, pristine mountains and streams and an abundance of wildlife - with a purpose built luxury lodge waiting for you at the end of the day. www.kaikourawilderness.co.nz
  Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd - the Ultimate Marine Experience - UNFORGETTABLE www.whalewatch.co.nz
  Kaikoura is arguably one of the world's most exciting arenas for pelagic (ocean going) birds www.oceanwings.co.nz
  Challenge yourself on this unforgettable 4 wheel farm bike adventure; spectacular ocean and mountain views and even seal spotting www.4wheeladventures.co.nz
  Horse Trekking - Archery - Luge - Farm Park......and all in one spectacular location www.kaikouraadventurepark.co.nz
  When Matt Foy first kayaked the Kaikoura peninsula the experience was so lasting he throught everyone should indulge - so Kaikoura Kayaks was born www.kaikourakayaks.co.nz
     
  Lavendyl farm grows more than 55 varieties of stunning lavender plants on their 5 acre farm.  Well worth a visit AND you can buy fabulous lavender products online www.lavenderfarm.co.nz
  Indulge Body & Soul day spa - with special treatments and packages designed with total relaxation in mind www.ibas.co.nz
  Kaikoura - home to wonderful artists - check out Exclusive Kaikoura Mirrors, Paintings, Sculpture and more.... www.goldart.co.nz
 
Kaikoura Accommodation:   
  Boutique Bed and Breakfast Accommodation within five minutes walk to Kaikoura village offerring magnificent sea and mountain views www.lemontree.co.nz
  Nestled high on the Kaikoura Peninsula - Boutique Bed & Breakfast accommodation with panoramic views www.miharotia.co.nz
     
   

 

  Sleep amongst a canopy of trees in a luxurious tree house or enoy the stunning lodge accommodation - located just north of Kaikoura www.hapukulodge.com
  Lovely accommodation and only two minutes drive from town centre www.aspencourt.co.nz/kaikoura
  High quality accommodation in a central location, nestled above native bush with sea and mountain views www.bushandsea.co.nz
  Sheer luxury surrounded by million dollar views www.fyffecountrylodge.com
  A few minutes walk to Kaikoura town, Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge is ideally situated for you to enjoy your stay - opened October 2005 www.kaikouragateway.co.nz
  Relax and enjoy the tranquil setting and hospitality at Admiral Creighton Bed and Breakfast www.admiral-creighton.com
  Luxury B&B and Art Gallery perched high on a hilltop a few minutes north of Kaikoura www.homewoodhill.com
  On a budget - this backpackers offers hotel facilities at budget prices - swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and more..  www.duskylodge.com
 

Award winning Holiday Park with a bed for every budget and a great range of accommodation options.  Heated pool/playground/jumping pillow.

www.kaikouratop10.co.nz

  Nestled in the rural Kaikoura countryside, Awatea delivers spectacular views of the Pacific ocean and the Seaward Kaikoura mountains www.awatea.co.nz
   Lee & Struan Boot run a 4 star qualmark rated holiday park, catering for a wide range of budgets.  www.alpine-pacific.co.nz
 
Hurunui Visitor Information:  
  Alpine Pacific Tourism - information that covers the Alpine Pacific Triangle including Kaikoura www.alpinepacifictourism.co.nz 
  Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa - the natural place to unwind....... www.hanmersprings.co.nz
     
 
General New Zealand Visitor Information:  
  The official site of Destination New Zealand www.newzealand.com
  CHECK OUT this site so you can take the word of other travellers to New Zealand - provides feedback on a huge range of activities and transport providers.


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  This site is dedicated to the promotion of New Zealand's indigenous Maori Tourism Operators www.indigenousnewzealand.com
  The World's ONLY non-profit travel booking website www.sustainabletravelnetwork.org
  One guide to travel in New Zealand.  Vacation planner and New Zealand maps www.fourcorners.co.nz
  Green travel guide to New Zealand - well worth visiting www.organicexplorer.co.nz
  The official site of the Christchurch and Canterbury region www.christchurchnz.com
  Travel Services and Recommended Accommodation Guide - When it comes to Travel your Experience counts www.experiencenz.com
  Pacific Cycle Tours - Scenic, adventure, wine tasting and special interest tours designed for you to experience NZ at its purest www.bike-nz.com
  Plan your perfect New Zealand getaway www.thekiwiholiday.com
  If you want to really see NZ join Ian Murray; you won't just visit scenic highlights, he'll take you to some of our most special places; places you never even dreamed existed - check out his great tours and inclusions www.downundertravel.co.nz
  Interactive workshops and creative experiences www.creativetourism.co.nz
  The Inside Story - Tours for the inquisitive traveller.  Guided tours of Christcurch city and the Canterbury Region www.theinsidestory.co.nz
  Amazing New Zealand - A homepage for every region, city and suburb in New Zealand www.amazingnewzealand.info
  Join Flying Kiwi to experience great value tours in NZ with like-minded travellers from around the world.  

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  Get specialist assistance in organising all your travel arrangements whilst in New Zealand. www.nztravelorganiser.com
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  Car Rental NZ - compare car rental prices in one easy system.  Save time and money.  Free online booking. www.discovery-carhire.co.nz
  A Maori business based in Auckland offering contemporary Maori themed sight seeing and adventures, including bush and beach walks, urban sites of Maori significance, kayaking, snorkelling plus Maori art and shopping tours. www.potikiadventures.com
  This site provides information on Maori culture and art, and offers Maori Gifts and Crafts www.maorisource.com
  Great information on New Zealand's YHA hostels and a range of discounts offerred to YHA members www.yha.co.nz
Some More Great Qualmark Rated Activities offerred by Maori Operators:  
  Ulva Island is an idyllic, predator free bird sanctuary.  Explore this special place with Ulva Goodwillie, a descendent of the original Maori inhabitants, named after the island.  www.ulva.co.nz
  Awatuna Homestead - Escape to the untouched West Coast and relax amidst a touch of elegance.  Our friends and your hosts Pauline and Hemi Te Rakau will make your stay memorable - Pauline is a fantastic cook and Hemi is a wonderful host and storyteller.  Awatuna is where we go to really relax and unwind. www.awatunahomestead.co.nz
  Personalised ecoturs in the beautiful sheltered waterways of the Marlborough Sounds - your hosts Takutai and Peter Beech have a remarkable connection to this special place. www.eco-tours.co.nz
 

Kapiti Island Alive - Nature & Heritage Tours and Kapiti Nature Lodge - offers visitors a comfortable, relaxing nature experience in one of the world's great conservation environments.  Day trips, guided walks, overnight stays and kiwi spotting opportunities.  Walk amongst rare, highly endangered and mainland extinct birds, with the opportunity to see the rare little spotted kiwi in its natural environment.  A truly unique eco-tourism operation sharing New Zealand's natural and cultural heritage - an experience you will never forget.

www.kapitiislandalive.co.nz 
Indigenous Tour Operators Worldwide:  
  Willie is the traditional story-teller of the Nugal-Warra aboriginal clan in Australia.  His guests visit ancestral rock art sites set high in the hills above Hope Vale just outside Cooktown www.guurrbitours.com
     
  Stories/Blogs about us  
  BootsnAll article written by Heather Hapeta www.bootsnall.com/articles/09-02/worthwhile-maori-tour-kaikoura-new-zealand.html
     
Sites owned by guests of Maori Tours Kaikoura:  
  Heather Chase talks about Asian Cuisine along with some of her own recipes.  Heather and her husband John joined our tour late 2005 and drop us a line periodically.  We have tried some of Heather's recipes and they are great. www.theculinarychase.blogspot.com
     

 


Maori Tours Kaikoura
Phone: +64 3 319 5567
Email: info@maoritours.co.nz