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13/07/2024

We had a blast in Taupo recently, managed to do both jet boat rides in the area thanks to Hukafalls Jet, Lake Taupō, New Zealand and Rapids Jet Taupo NZ. Of course you have to take a shot at the Lake Taupo Hole in 1. Massive mihi to NZ Māori Tourism for the amazing week and hook ups🫶

18/06/2024

We love our NZ Māori Tourism conferences😍It's been 5yrs since we've got together with our whānau and what a blast it's been. These murals were created from yesterday's incredible keynote speakers. We're reminded that what we do as Tu Tika Tours is exactly what our guests to Aotearoa are seeking. Jetboat rides this arvo woohoo😜

06/06/2024

The area is called Matauri Bay, a beautiful coastal settlement just out from Mama Huia's hometown of Kaeo. It was a gathering of all the musicians for a weekend rehearsal at the marae. We only stayed for lunch, but boy, were we served a banquet of local delicacies. Can you name all my favorites I placed on my plate?

06/06/2024

A typical "Winterless North" day in the top end of Aotearoa New Zealand! You’d be surprised at how quickly we can experience all four seasons in just one day. A Kiwi band, Crowded House, even wrote a song about experiencing our "Four Seasons in One Day."

05/06/2024

The single most culturally important thing a visitor should do after arriving in Aotearoa is to experience some Māori culture.

We all want to feel welcomed when we visit a new country, and in New Zealand, we have our own special way of making our visitors feel at home. We call it a pōwhiri or whakatau - a welcoming ceremony.

This ceremony offers a deep insight into Māori traditions, values, and hospitality. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with the indigenous culture and people of New Zealand.

23/05/2024

Northland is simply ataahua/beautiful this time of year. All these putiputi flowers are located in the little garden behind the cross on Bank Street, Whangārei.

20/05/2024

Did you know the kauri tree is one of the oldest and largest trees in the world? With lifespans extending well over a millennium, some kauri trees are more than 2,000 years old, making them ancient relics from the age of the dinosaurs. 🦕
Kauri trees are primarily found in Northland. The largest known living kauri tree is Tane Mahuta, named after the god of the forest. Located in Waipoua Forest, Northland, Tane Mahuta stands over 50 meters high and is truly a sight to behold. 😲

19/05/2024

Did you know we offer transfers between Auckland and Northland? Unlike your average taxi or shuttle, we ensure our guests travel in ultimate style and comfort—with a professional chauffeur at your service.

18/05/2024

There's nothing more joyful than seeing the look of accomplishment on our guests' faces as they complete their very first flower from kōrari. Our immersive experiences are hands-on, engaging, and incredibly rewarding🌼

16/05/2024

Our culture and heritage are known worldwide, often depicted as fierce warriors, and while we embody strength and resilience, there's much more to our story. Beneath this image, we are a deeply caring, loving, and hospitable people who take great pride in warmly welcoming our guests with genuine respect and humility🫶

15/05/2024

Nestled in the heart of Whangārei is one of our special places. The locals call it the Whangārei Falls, but like many places in Aotearoa N.Z, the true names have either been shortened or changed. The true names of these places share the real stories and history of the area. They all have culturally and spiritually significant meanings. Welcome to Otuihau🙌

15/05/2024

Sunbathing, swimming and surfing are all secondary activities to us when we head to the beach👣 Gathering and eating shellfish at the beach is one of our favourtite things to do as a whānau/family😋 We don't realize how unique this is to us, until our guests remind us.

13/03/2024

Just returned from a 3 day whirlwind tour around Northland and we felt like a good ole milkshake. Got to be one of the best in our city.
Would you agree?

21/12/2023

My beautiful husband does this for me every time, and I'm so greatful😋 lol

11/12/2023

Habibi saw our bridge, Te Matau a Pohe whilst watching TV back home in Japan and told his mum he wanted to see it. They made their way to Whangārei especially, and we were happy to host them for their time here😜

29/11/2023

First time I've ever eaten fried bread with a knife and fork😆

29/11/2023

We're on tour in the Bay this week, Paihia is crazy full of people and buses so I've run away to my quiet spot that looks out to the culprit.

25/10/2023

Atamarie😉 Beautiful morning in the bay today.

08/10/2023

The future depends on what we do today and we're so harikoa🙂 plastic bags have been replaced with paper bags in all our supermarkets in Aotearoa. And when you do buy products in plastic bags, please reuse, rinse, and repeat! Such a small action with a huge impact🌿

07/10/2023

Nau mai, haere mai! Welcome to our table! 🍽️ Our culture and customs bind us as a whānau with Aroha ❤ being the main ingredient in every dish.

06/10/2023

Did you know? We're not just a city; we're the home of 100 breathtaking beaches waiting for you to explore. Each one has its unique charm and beauty. Which one will you visit first? 🏄‍♂️

05/10/2023

Nature's Sanctuary 🌳 Join me in the embrace of our native forests. Let the ngahere heal your soul, and may its wisdom guide your path. .

04/10/2023

Capture the beauty and leave no trace. As guardians of this land, we take pride in sharing the wonders of Otuihau waterfalls while upholding the Tiaki Promise. Join our tour and become a protector of nature! 🌳

03/10/2023

Gathering our own lunch is not just about food; it's about connection, culture, and cherishing our beautiful land and sea. 🌏❤️

01/10/2023

Ditch the disposable, embrace the reusable ♻️ One small change can make a big difference for you and your future generations to come 💧

29/09/2023

Aroha is the rhythm that connects us to our roots and each other. The world needs more love, compassion, and empathy. Nurture these virtues in your hearts and share them without boundaries.❤️
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28/09/2023

Welcome to our lil piece of paradise in the Pacific Nothing beats quality time with your whānau at the beach🌊

28/09/2023

Treat every corner of Aotearoa as a taonga - treasure. Tread lightly on this land, and it will share its secrets and stories with you🙌

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92 Otaika Road
Whangarei
0112

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http://www.tutikatours.co.nz/

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Videos

Had a blast on Rapid Jets in Taupo

He sure knows how to keep people on their toes. That laugh though😆

Stella's pūtātara "Tukaiaia" returned home from the Ringa Toi National Secondary Schools Exhibition at Te Papa. Featured here with her kohine from Whangārei Girls High School.

Atamarie😉 Glorious morning in the bay today.

Mōrena from Whangarei! We've been enjoying some beautiful sunny days lately, so in the garden we go. One of my happy places. #maarakai #gardening #sustainability #whanau #northland

Our whanau love my homemade kawakawa kombucha, its such a refreshing drink. I planted our native kawakawa plants in my garden to make kombucha and kawakawa balms for skin ailments. #kombucha #kawakawa #rongoamaori #natural

I do anything for my darling wife.....when im ready😆 #yeahnah #AllBlacks #France #prioritiesfirst #Rugby #newzealand #lovemyfamily #lovemyrugby #RugbyWorldCup #maorimerv

It's the simple things in life that matter to me. As simple as the sun's warmth on my back as I pull the weeds out of the soil beneath my feet. #wellbeing4you #sunnyday #winterlessnorth #whangarei #grounded #nativeplants #simplelife

Sharing the stories of how our city of Whangārei got it's name and the view the sisters, Reitu and Reipae would have seen as they flew into our harbour.

Most Saturday mornings over winter you will find us at the rugby fields supporting our boys #city #rugby #futureallblacks

Just been for a dive down the road, far out the kutai are fat azz😋 #iykyk 😛

World famous in Aotearoa #dennismarsh #hangi

Entertaining the kids is all part of the experience.

Out came the kōauau after a childs outburst whilst in the ngahere yesterday. As you can hear at the end of the video, we had to come up with another strategy. A slight detour from our usual itinerary made the world of difference and our guests, with children had a fantastic day🤪 #hangingwiththehardings

Learning the ancient game of Mancala

They flew in from Auckland especially to spend the morning with us, and they bought a special gift for us from their homeland of Africa, the game Mancala. We learnt the rules at the Whangārei Airport before they flew out as quickly as they arrived.

Tu Tika Tours features on Today Show Australia

Our 30 seconds of fame on the Today Show in Australia🤪 #yourkiwiculturalconnection

Exciting, immersive and liberating cultural experiences that connect you to us and our beautiful home. Nau mai haere mai ki Whangārei-terenga-paraoa.

With our borders expected to be closed for a while yet, we've had to get creative sharing our culture through #virtual online experiences. Are you ready?

Kia ora to all our friends and whanau around the globe! You can't come to us at the moment, but we can come to you! Clickee the link and please share the love with your connections, we'd love to meet them! https://www.airbnb.co.nz/experiences/2630295

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An intimate authentic Maori Cultural experience and tour in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Kia ora and welcome to our lil piece of paradise in the most Northern City of New Zealand called Whangarei. Most of our international visitors fly into Auckland, the biggest city in New Zealand. We are a 2 hour drive or 1/2hr flight north from here.

As tangata whenua (indigenous people of this land) we believe all visitors should experience a traditional welcoming ceremony to our country. This will set you up for an amazing day of experiences and connections with us, your passionate and knowledgeable descendants of the land, namely your tour guides, soon to be whanau (family).

We welcome you in to our our own home and share with you our culture, our history, our food, our arts, our songs, our lands, our rivers. What we offer is not your normal “touristy tour”. This is an authentic cultural experience you will never forget.