MoaTours

15/11/2024

Congratulations to the wonderful Emma from Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel who won our MoaTours Supplier of the Year award for 23/24.

Emma and the rest of the teams’ hard work, effort, and partnership had not gone unnoticed, and we wanted to acknowledge our appreciation. Emma effortlessly goes out of her way to help us and ensures our guest experience is second to none.

We are incredibly grateful for the partnership we have built over the years and we look forward to many more incredible seasons! 😊

24/10/2024

Just like that, we’ve wrapped up our World of WearableArt Show tours for the year. What a fantastic time we had on the road with these lovely guests who we were able to share this incredible experience with.

Over these six days, we had a wonderful time visiting beautiful spring gardens, wining and dining, meeting our incredible hosts, and of course the main event – the fabulous World of WearableArts show!

Excitingly, we have just opened up dates for the next World of WearableArts Show Tour next season, so check it out if you’re interested in joining us next year 😊
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/world-wearableart-show

14/10/2024

Sun, Sand, Wildlife & more... ☀⛱🐦🌳

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

We've been running this tour for 18 years and it remains one of our most popular escapes. Both Stewart Island and the Catlins coast promise raw, untouched beauty and a real sense of discovery. The tour includes flights from Auckland to Queenstown and return from Dunedin (ask about flights from other regions).

Here are a few of the tour highlights:
• Return scenic flights and two nights on Stewart Island
• Take a guided tour, Ulva Island Bird Sanctuary
• Visit Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre
• Sample whisky at Gore’s Hokonui Moonshine Museum
• See Invercargill’s transport museums and the famous sign at Stirling Point
• Stroll to Waipapa and Nugget Point/Tokata Lighthouses
• In The Catlins explore Curio Bay, Porpoise Bay and the unique Lost Gypsy Gallery
• Wander through Olveston House and Larnach Castle
• Visit the Royal Albatross Colony - the Worlds only mainland albatross colony

To find out more, see the full itinerary and list of inclusions here.
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand.../southern-odyssey/

26/09/2024

We have officially kicked off the season with the first World of WearableArts tour on the road as of today!

As our guests began arriving early this morning, we couldn’t contain our excitement to see off the very first tour of the season with our fantastic Kiwi Guide, Dermot, taking care of our first-time, and returning passengers.

Nothing brings us more joy than seeing these tours begin their journey, and all of our smiling, happy guests boarding the coach, ready for an incredible trip. Here is to a great season of adventures ahead!😊

If you'd like to join us this season, you can find out about all our small group tours here:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/

24/09/2024

Taranaki Rhododendron Gardens 6 day tour

We’ll be visiting the beautiful Waiongana Gardens on our upcoming Taranaki Rhododendron Garden tours in October and can’t wait!

There’s still time left to join us, we have a few seats available on our 21st October departure!

To have a read over the itinerary and to see all the wonderful gardens we’ll be visiting, click the link below:

https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/taranaki-rhododendron-gardens

22/09/2024

Ready for your next adventure? We have just what you need.

Join us on our 7-day North Island Tour, The Bridge to Nowhere & Forgotten Worlds where a world of adventure awaits. We will follow rail, river and walking tracks. Ride rail carts and cruise the beautiful Whanganui river by Jet Boat, taking you the landing to walk to the Bridge to Nowhere.

You will be well looked after by our experienced Kiwi Guide on this fully inclusive tour, all you need to do is hop on the coach! With a nice small group of 18 maximum, it will feel like travelling with a bunch of friends.

Get in touch to learn more or click below to see our available dates.

https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/bridge-nowhere-forgotten-worlds?dates

06/09/2024

Oooh exciting, who’s coming with us this year on our World of WearableArt Show tours?

Not long to go until we experience this spectacular show! We have one lucky last seat available on our 1st October departure, get in quick if you’d like to join us!

Check out the itinerary here https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/world-wearableart-show

23/08/2024

One of our favourite parts about our tours, is all the incredible people we meet along the way. There is nothing we love more than connecting with you, hearing your stories, and bringing people from all walks of life together.

Here is a look back at our previous East Cape Caper tours where we spent 6-days travelling around the East Cape, visiting gems from Whakatane to Waihau Bay and Hicks Bay. Our next East Cape Caper tour is coming up in November and we can't wait to tour this beautiful region again with our travellers. If you'd like to join us, check out the itinerary on the link below.

https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/east-cape-caper

08/08/2024

Southern Odyssey & Stewart Island - 7 day tour

Kaka on your balcony, fresh seafood at the South Sea Hotel, golden sand beaches and friendly locals are just a few of many reasons to fly over to Stewart Island! The Catlins coast is similar – untouched, raw beauty and a real sense of discovery.

Throw in some Scottish Heritage in Dunedin with visits to Olveston House and Larnach Castle and visit the only mainland albatross colony in the world. It's no wonder this is one of our most popular tours!

Everything is included - all meals, activities, entrance fees, accommodation and the knowledge and experience of our expert Kiwi Guide. Flights from Auckland included but ask us about joining from other regions. With just 18 travellers on board, it's like travelling with a bunch of friends.

Check out the full itinerary here:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/southern-odyssey

06/08/2024

Back Country Tracks: Rakaia to Kaikoura Coast - 7 day small group South Island tour

Read what some of our travellers thought of their Back Country Tracks tour experience:

"This tour allowed us to see places and meet people whom we would otherwise never get the chance to meet. Wonderful hospitality, felt like visiting family everyone was so welcoming. We saw amazing countryside and learnt about a variety of farming." Deneice P, April 2024.

"An amazing 7 days of mainly back country roads and upland South Island with visits to unique high country runs and places you would not normally visit. Meeting and listening to the stories and challenges of these back country families gave a new perspective to Kiwi life. Very comfortable accommodation, restaurant quality meals and a small, friendly group of fellow travellers expertly guided and driven by our experienced Moa Trek leader, Ali Frew; a five star performance all round!" - Ken S, Nov 2023.

"Excellent tour, with excellent meals and accommodation and very interesting. Also it was lovely to meet our delightful hosts who all went to a great deal of trouble to feed and look after us. Absolutely spiffing!" Hilary R, March 2024.

"The gardens were picturesque, the lunches, morning and afternoon teas amazing. I especially liked watching the dogs round up the sheep and the woolshed visits, and being close up to those amazing merinos. The high country was spectacular. The whole trip was very interesting and informative. A very different experience to city living. Way off the beaten track, a great insight into the people and life of back country of Canterbury." Maryann F, March 2024.

To view the full itinerary and tour details click the link below:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/back-country-tracks-rakaia-kaikoura-coast

23/07/2024

Wow, this is special news for our namesake, the extinct Moa bird! A new discovery of Moa footprints over 1 million years old!

Check out the article here ☺️

The find, near the Kaipara Peninsula's South Head, was only the 14th recorded discovery of moa footprints in 150 years.

09/07/2024

Taranaki Rhododendron Gardens 6 day tour

We've officially had our shortest day of the year and are looking forward to spring!

Our Taranaki Rhododendron Gardens tour makes the most of New Plymouth while the rhododendrons are blooming. Enjoy the endless variety of individual gardens and meet their passionate owners. Wander magnificent Pukeiti and Tupare House and Garden with private guides. Other highlights include Heritage Park Rhododendron Garden and Cross Hills Gardens in Kimbolton, Manawatu.

Take a look at our photo gallery which beautifully shows the colours and scenes that make this tour so popular during spring.
https://www.moatours.co.nz/gallery/taranaki-rhododendron-gardens

As always the tour includes everything - transport, meals, accommodation, our guide and every activity and experience that make up this tour.

We have just three departures this season and two have already sold out:
October 14 - sold out
October 18 - sold out
October 21 - filling up!

Click the link below to see the full tour details and the many gardens we'll be visiting.
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/taranaki-rhododendron-gardens

02/07/2024

World of WearableArt Show 🎭
6 day small group tour

Enjoy the best of the World of WearableArt Show in Wellington with dinner at Dockside, platinum tickets to the show and two nights at Wellington’s boutique 5 star hotel, the Bolton. Then travel through the Wairarapa to Hawke's Bay for two nights on Napier's waterfront and enjoy a final night in Taupo. Meeting our hosts at private homestead lunches in the spring countryside is a special highlight!

See the full itinerary here:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/world-wearableart-show

We have just a handful of seats still available so if you’d like to join us, get in quick!

10/06/2024

East Cape Caper - 6 day tour

Enjoy the warmth of local hospitality along the road less travelled around East Cape from Whakatane to Waihau Bay and Hicks Bay. We visit beautiful Anaura Bay and stroll out along Tologa Bay Wharf. We stay two nights in Gisborne and visit Eastwood Hill Arboretum then drive through the Waioeka Gorge to Rotorua.

The tour includes meeting local guides, visits to historic sites, cultural experiences, and stunning natural landscapes. As always our tour is all inclusive - all meals, transport, accommodation, activities and experiences are included.

Check out our gallery of East Cape Caper tour images as they are a lovely representation of the tour and the experience you'll get.

View the gallery here: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/east-cape-caper/gallery -tabs

Trace the journeys of Captain Cook, hear rich stories of Maori history and culture, hosted lunches in Anaura Bay & Lake Tarawera.

23/05/2024

Who's is joining us for the World of WearableArt Show: DREAM AWAKE this year? Here's a little teaser... we hope you're getting excited!
It is not too late to join us on our World of WearableArt Show 6 day tour, we have seats available on our tour departing 10th October. Check out the details here:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/world-wearableart-show/

20/05/2024

What makes the World of WearableArt Show so wow?

The World of WearableArt (WOW) is the leading wearable art design competition in the world.

Each year designers from all over the globe create garments to enter the WOW competition. It culminates with a stunning show performed in Wellington each year in September/October.

In 2024 imagination becomes reality in the latest WOW Show: DREAM AWAKE. You will be drawn into six awe-inspiring realms, where the boundaries of theatrical spectacle, live music, dance, aerial choreography and wearable art are pushed to the extreme.

The three images below are the World of WearableArt Show Supreme Award winners for the last three shows:
🥇2023 WOW Supreme Award winner - Earthling, Gill Saunders, New Zealand
🥇2022 WOW Supreme Award winner - Wanton Widow, Kate MacKenzie, New Zealand
🥇2019 WOW Supreme Award winner - The Lady Warrior, Rinaldy Yunardi, Indonesia

If you want to be WOWed this September/October head over to the MoaTours website and reserve your spot on our last tour with availability: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/world-wearableart-show/

30/04/2024

On our Country Roads & Cross Hills Gardens Fair 7 day tour, we visit beautiful Villa Candotti.

Peter and Jeanette Cranstouns' Villa Candotti, located in Colyton, is an Italian Renaissance inspired garden they have created from bare sheep paddocks.

Check out the Country Roads & Cross Hills Gardens Fair tour below:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/country-roads-cross-hills-gardens-fair/ -day-5

Another beautiful day here and just love the wisteria as it starts to get the autumn color