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
Where would your like to explore?
Guided tours across Auckland and Northland
8 tours
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.
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