Tours & Prices
Central Beach and Waterfront Landmarks Tour (approx 4 hours)
Auckland, Privately, Through Māori Eyes $850 NZD
A four-hour luxury journey, morning or afternoon. Private hotel or cruise terminal pickup, traditional mihi and karakia, and an experienced Māori guide. Designed for flexibility—stop, stretch, take photos, and immerse yourself in Māori culture.
You're Experience
- Private Pickup - Collected from your hotel or cruise terminal. Your driver offers a traditional Māori mihi and karakia to bless the journey.
- Auckland Harbour Bridge - Iconic landmark and photo opportunity, then Wynyard Quarter Pavilion for harbourside tea, coffee or refreshments.
- Waitematā Experience - Travel in comfort in a Range Rover Evoque with panoramic glass roof along Tāmaki Drive. Views of Rangitoto, the Eastern Bays, and ancestral Māori stories of Okahu and Orakei.
- Mission Bay - Stroll or relax on the beachfront. Enjoy fish and chips in the park, lunch, or a drink at a seaside bar overlooking the Waitematā.
- Domain Winter Gardens - A tranquil cultural and botanical pause.
- Return - Safe drop-off at your hotel, cruise terminal, or a bespoke location of your choosing.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Café and restaurant costs not included.
Guided Māori cultural stories and knowledge included.
Minimum 2 guests, maximum 4 guests
Quote HARBOUR TOUR at booking
Central Volcanoes & Sacred Landmarks.
Central Volcanoes & Sacred Landmarks $850 NZD
A four-hour private journey into the sacred volcanic heart of Tāmaki Makaurau. Available morning or afternoon, led by an experienced Māori guide whose deep knowledge of these sacred places brings their stories to life.
Auckland rests upon a volcanic field of roughly 53 dormant cones (maunga in Māori) that stand as ancestral landmarks (wāhi tapu) and remarkable urban viewpoints. Travel in luxury with an experienced Māori guide and discover these sacred summits at your own pace.
- Private Pickup - Collected from your CBD accommodation or cruise terminal in a Range Rover Evoque with onboard Wi-Fi and thoughtful comforts. Your guide begins with a traditional mihi and karakia.
- Maungawhau Visitor Experience - At Te Ipu Kōrero o Maungawhau, Whau Cafe, explore exhibits and a short film on the ancestral history of Maungawhau before your guided trek.
- Maungawhau Summit -Respectfully enter the sacred precinct and ascend Auckland’s highest natural volcano. View the symmetrical crater and 360-degree city panoramas, staying on the designated boardwalks to honour the maunga’s spiritual significance.
- Ancient Pā Site Education - Learn how Māori ancestors built fortified villages (pā) on these volcanic cones, using the geography for strategic defence. Your guide’s knowledge of these sacred places is woven throughout.
- Whakanoa at Whau Cafe - Return for refreshments and whakanoa, lifting the tapu. Choose from sandwiches, cakes, scones, ice cream, tea or coffee.
- Private Drop-Off - Return to your accommodation, cruise terminal, or a destination of your choosing.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Café and restaurant costs not included.
Guided Māori cultural stories and knowledge included.
Minimum 2 guests, maximum 4 guests
Quote LANDMARKS TOUR at booking
Personalise your own tour with our driver or ask about our other services
Services
Out of Auckland City to City
Looking to travel further abroad? We’ve got you covered—whether it’s city-to-city transfers or a peaceful rural escape you’re after. Sit back, relax, and take in the stunning countryside views while we handle the driving for you.
Price can vary depending on destination starting from $650 to $1000 Per Person.
Custom Private Tours
Tailored Private Tours, Precision-Crafted for You. Adventure, relaxation, or off-the-beaten-path discovery—we design private driver tours around your exact vision. Enjoy expert local knowledge, seamless flexibility, and meticulous attention to detail, transforming your itinerary into unforgettable moments. Your dream trip, realized.
Price can vary starting from $325 Per Person
Private Celebrity Driver
Premium Celebrity Driver Services – Tailored to You. From corporate travel to film sets, weddings to airport transfers, our professional drivers deliver seamless, stress-free journeys. Rigorously trained, safety-vetted, and committed to punctuality, we prioritize your comfort at every turn. Wherever you need to arrive relaxed, on time, and in trusted hands.
Starting at $500 Per Person
Tarawa Tours will pick you up and return you to your final destination.
Talk to us about our concession rates for New Zealand nationals and Kaumātua - elderly.
Tarawa Tours offers a safe and convenient tap to pay service. Our driver can present this to you upon pick up.