Auckland & Matakana· Waiheke Island & The Hauraki Gulf · Northland
Unforgettable Auckland, Northland & Waiheke Island tours and adventures
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Immersive touring, walking, sailing and wellbeing experiences led by knowledgeable local guides and designed with sustainability in mind.
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Waiheke Island · Hauraki Gulf
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Guided tours across Auckland and Northland
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Auckland & Matakana
Explore the natural, cultural & culinary wonders of the city and Matakana wine country, with pick-up from your Auckland hotel.
29 tours
Waiheke Island & The Hauraki Gulf
Enjoy private personalised touring, walking, sailing & wellbeing experiences, 35 minutes from downtown Auckland.
4 tours
Northland & The Bay of Islands
Experience the best of The Bay of Islands, Hokianga and the Tutukaka Coast with a private local guide.
Ways to explore
Terra & Tide creates guided tours and experiences that connect you with the natural environments, Māori culture, history and heritage of Auckland and Northland, New Zealand.
You’ll discover hidden gems and immersive experiences, connect with the people and stories that make each destination special, and travel in a way that respects and nurtures the places we visit.
Whether you are looking for a pre-designed tour or a unique experience tailored specifically for your group, we can create complete wrap-around itineraries and events based on your interests.
Discover Auckland, Matakana, Waiheke Island, the Hauraki Gulf, and Northland
- Auckland tours and walks: experience the cultural diversity, history, art & natural landscapes of Auckland.
- Waiheke Island Tours: explore Waiheke’s natural beauty, heritage, art galleries & culinary scene.
- Waiheke walking tours: take in the beauty of Waiheke, one step at a time with a guided walk.
- Hauraki Gulf sailing tours and charters: experience the outer Gulf aboard our 41-foot catamaran.
- Corporate group experiences: delight your team with experiences, that reward, inspire and connect.
- Northland and Bay of Islands tours: discover the cultural and natural wonders of the Winterless North.
Contact us today to start arranging an unforgettable tour experience.
Featured tours
Touring
Join us on unique, customisable, luxury touring experiences that showcase the best of Auckland & Northland.
Experience rich history and heritage, and Pacifica & Māori culture. Meet local artists and artisans and sample delicious wine and food. Discover pristine natural environments. Learn about efforts to preserve and restore them and protect the unique wildlife of the region.
Choose a curated itinerary or let us shape a completely bespoke experience around your interests, combining: wine and food, art history and heritage, Māori culture, beaches and rainforest, flora and fauna.
Walking
Join us on a range of guided walks across Auckland, Northland & Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
Our walks are perfect for those who want to take time out from their busy lives to connect with nature. Imagine exploring subtropical rainforest, hiking spectacular trails, walking through forests and along stunning coastlines. You’ll learn about the ecology, observe unique wildlife and perhaps even spot some endangered species.
Choose from all-inclusive guided day walks, or multi-day Waiheke Island walking tours, with options suitable for beginners and more adventurous explorers.
Sailing
Join us aboard, our 41-foot catamaran, Pacific Star, to experience the outer Hauraki Gulf, with daily departures from Waiheke Island.
Your guide will teach you about the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, its islands and its people. You’ll spot seabirds and penguins, and maybe dolphins, and even whales, as we glide along with the wind in our sails.
These unique eco adventures include the only day sailing trips offered in the outer gulf and adding a sailing experience to your custom tour. If you’d like to take the helm or help us trim the sails, your skipper will be happy to show you the ropes.
Wellbeing
Join us to reconnect with nature and recharge with our guided forest therapy and wellbeing rituals.
We offer a range of unique wellness experiences and workshops suited to individuals and groups, with a focus on enhancing wellbeing. Slow down and connect with yourself and with nature in a unique forest bathing experience that will amplify your senses and leave you feeling refreshed and restored.
Participate in a wellbeing workshop designed to provide time and space in which to recharge. The science-based tools acquired during your time with us will continue to bring a greater sense of ease and wellbeing to your life, long after you have returned home.
Guest reviews
Rated excellent on Google and Tripadvisor
Incredible day on the catamaran with Bruce
My wife and I had the BEST day out on the water with Bruce this February. We booked rather last minute, but Bruce and Gabrielle were incredibly accommodating and provided the absolute best experience.
Optimal tour for a meaningful overview of Waiheke Island and NZ in general
The Waiheke Island History and Heritage Tour was a fabulous way to start our vacation. Gabrielle and team are extremely knowledgable about all aspects of NZ and Waiheke Island in particular.
Perfect boat trip
We had the best tour. We started sailing and went to a beautiful island and hiked around and then had lunch and sailed back. It was just wonderful and we loved it.
An Absolute Must
Our time on Waiheke Island was amazing. Nicky, our tour guide, took us around the galleries on the main road of the island and it felt like walking through a large, live outdoor art museum.
Fantastic day out on a catamaran
We took a catamaran out with Bruce to Tiritiri Matangi Island. Not only was the island itself an incredible experience but Bruce was an outstanding and informative host.
★★★★★
Amazing, informative, and breathtaking!
This was our first stop on our honeymoon in New Zealand and our guide was Maria. Maria was incredibly knowledgeable about all the animal and plant life and the conservation efforts for the island.
Great day on Waiheke Island with Lucie
Had an excellent day hiking around the headlands with Lucie!!!! Had a nice orientation before we headed out and spent the morning hiking around the beautiful headlands of the Island.
Nature and wine
We, a couple, had a nice walk with Cindy. She explained a lot of interesting facts about the plants, birds and the Māori culture. After the walk we got a very tasty lunch sandwich and tasted different wines at 2 wineries.
Beautiful Day on Waiheke
I had the best day touring Waiheke Island with Maria of Terra & Tide. We discussed my interests when we met and she tailored the day to fit my interests.
Waiheke wonderland
My husband and I had splendid tour with Nicky who really did show us the best of Waiheke Island. We had several wine tastings, a super lunch and enjoyed many incredible vistas.
★★★★★
Highly enjoyable introduction to cultural and natural highlights of the island.
Justine was super friendly and accomodating, and knowledgable about Maori culture and history as well as nature.
Hiking to Wine!
Wonderful adventure to explore the island. Spectacular scenery. Wineries were amazing. Thank you, Dell, for your knowledge, hospitality, and kindness! Highly recommend this experience.
Seeing art works on Waiheke Island
It was an extraordinary tour. Gabrielle made me feel like she was showing me her own island and the artworks and artists on it. I have traveled to many countries, and this was one of the most memorable tours I’ve ever had.
★★★★★
Great time.
The hiking tour we took of Waiheke Island was one of our highlights to the Auckland NZ area. Tyler, our guide was knowledgeable, energetic and FUN! I highly recommend using Terra and Tide and ask for Tyler.
★★★★★
Loved our tour with Gabrielle
We really appreciated the knowlege of Gabrielle about the island, its history and the flora and fauna of the area. We learned so much about the positve steps NZ is taking to restore the natural habitat.
Sailing Waiheke with Blue Penguins
My husband and I had such a lovely time touring the islands around Waiheke for our honeymoon! Bruce and Gabrielle were such lovely hosts and we had an amazing time.
Excellent four and introduction to Waiheke Island.
Fantastic tour! Walking and hiking with coastal views, and on a trail through the forest. Then an absolutely delicious picnic lunch on the Mudbrick winery estate before a lovely wine-tasting.
Sailing
Fab journey, Bruce and Gabrielle great hosts. Anchored up and swam, not much wind but all good, great food 🙂
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