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Your day, your way. Turn one our tours into a private guided tour experience for your group alone, with an expert local guide and luxury low-emission transport, across Waiheke Island, Auckland, Matakana and Northland.

A private tour gives you the guide, the vehicle and the day to yourselves, at the pace that suits you. Choose from private food and wine, art, history and heritage, nature and walking tours, or a sailing charter for your group.

Want something truly bespoke? Our private personalised tours are tailored to your interests, with concierge services for private groups who want a highly tailored experience, in Waiheke, Auckland or Matakana.

Planning for a larger group? See our conferences, incentives and events for groups of 10 to 60 guests.

Plan your private tour

Read our frequently asked questions or contact us with your dates, group size and interests, and we will put together the perfect day. Not sure which experience suits your group? Our team is happy to help.

Guests at Stonyridge vineyard on a private Waiheke Island wine & food tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Food & Wine Tour

Join your knowledgeable guide on a private Waiheke Island wine & food tour. Sample Waiheke’s delicious wines, award-winning olive oil,…

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 18+ if drinking alcohol

from $954 pp

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Wine tasting at Stonyridge on the signature Waiheke food & wine tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Signature Food & Wine Tour

Tour with us across Waiheke to experience spectacular views, and award-winning wine & food, and enjoy our special hosted private Stonyridge Larose vertical tasting experience and vineyard tour.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol)

from $995 pp

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Guests in Space Gallery on a private Waiheke art tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Art Tour

Waiheke Island is an artsy and creative place. On this private Waiheke Art Tour you'll enjoy a personalised tour of Waiheke Island's galleries, sculpture parks and artist studios.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, more suitable for ages 8+

from $795 pp

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Terra & Tide guide with guests on the Private Waiheke History & Heritage Tour

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke History & Heritage Tour

A private day sharing the stories of NZ’s rich history and heritage and taking in the natural beauty of Waiheke’s landscape.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 18+ if drinking alcohol

from $795 pp

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Guests on one of Terra & Tide's personalised Waiheke Island private tours

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Personalised Tour

Small, personal and private tours with an experienced specialist local guides. For private groups of 2-12 people, we offer a range of specialist tours. We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm all arrangements on your behalf.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $901 pp

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Birdwatcher on a private Waiheke birding tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Birding Tour

Join us to discover seabirds, shorebirds as well as birds of Waiheke Island’s forest. Delight in the birdsong on our magical island, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best birding destinations.

3 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $477 pp

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Birdwatching on the Waiheke biking & birding tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Waiheke Birding & Biking Tour

Explore the magic of Waiheke Island by eBike, and enjoy a 3-hour guided birding tour in Whakanewha regional park. Combine a chance to witness local forest birds in the park and the opportunity to discover the beauty of Waiheke.

All day · Easy–Moderate · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for ages 12+

from $603 pp

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Riders on a private guided Waiheke e-bike tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Guided E-biking Tour

Tour Waiheke with our knowledgeable expert guides on a customisable Waiheke e-bike experience, enjoying spectacular views, beaches, forests and award-winning wine and food.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $901 pp

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Telescope on Onetangi Beach during a Waiheke stargazing tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Stargazing Tour

Delight in a dark sky experience on a Waiheke Island Stargazing Tour. Join us for a 2-hour special stargazing experience on Waiheke Island, far enough away from the city lights to have a stunning night sky.

2 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $318 pp

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Terra & Tide Private Waiheke Heli Hike

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Heli Hike

Enjoy an unforgettable scenic flight over the Hauraki Gulf with Heletranz. Then join your knowledgeable guide on a Waiheke Island walk, taking in your choice of the island’s wonderful coast, beaches, forest & vineyards, and including a vineyard or picnic lunch.

All day · 4–6 km · Easy · Group 2 – 7 · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol)

from $4,007 for 2

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Walkers on the Matiatia headland track, Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Vineyards & Bush Walk

A private 5-hour walk with a little bit of everything – bush, beaches, headlands and wine tasting at Mudbrick and Cable Bay vineyards.

5 hours · 4-6 km · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol)

from $742 pp

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Private group walking a native bush track on the Bush & Beach Walk, Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Bush & Beach Walk

A 5-hour private walk around Te Whau Peninsula and Rocky Bay combining the best of Waiheke Island bush and beaches.

5 hours · 4–8 km · Moderate · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $716 pp

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Walkers above Matiatia Bay on the Waiheke Private Double Headland Walk with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Double Headland Walk

Experience the twin headlands of Matiatia and Church Bay on Waiheke Island, walking in a small group with an expert local guide. Breathtaking scenery, birds, native plants, a sculpture park - there's so much to see!

5 hours · 4-6 km · Moderate · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $716 pp

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Guide and guests at a lookout above Oneroa, Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Private

Waiheke Wander private group walk

A relaxed guided walk for private groups of 6 or more: a taste of Waiheke’s coastline, bush and views in a few hours.

A few hours, flexible · Tailored to your group · Tailored to your group · Group 6+ · Private groups of 6 or more adults

from $400 pp

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Guests enjoying the view from the Mudbrick trig on one of Terra & Tide's guided walking tours on Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Personalised Walk

Escape to the natural beauty of Waiheke. Treat yourselves to a personalised guided walking tour on Waiheke Island. These private walks are designed around your preferences. They are an opportunity to enjoy your perfect Waiheke walking experience with a small or large group.

5 hours · 4–6 km · Easy · Group 2 – 12 (larger groups on request) · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol)

from $716 pp

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Walker on Putiki o Kahu during the Te Ara Hura walk, one of Terra & Tide's Waiheke Island multi day holidays

Waiheke Island

Private

Te Ara Hura Walking Tour

Join us for the ultimate Waiheke experience on our guided Te Ara Hura walk and hike around Waiheke Island. This stunning multi-day walk offers an amazing diversity of scenery and types of hiking.

5 days, 4 nights · 100 km · Moderate · Group 2 – 12 (larger groups on request) · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $3,750 pp

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Walking at Matiatia on a guided holiday taking in the best walks on Waiheke with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Best of Waiheke Walking Tour

Join us for a fully-inclusive 3-night, 4-day guided walking holiday on Waiheke Island with your friends or whanau and experience the best walks on Waiheke. You choose the itinerary, and we’ll take care of the rest.

4 days, 3 nights · Easy-Moderate · Group 2 – 12 (larger groups on request) · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $3,000 pp

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Pacific Star at Hobbs Beach, Tiritiri Matangi, on one of Terra & Tide's exclusive Auckland sailing charters

Waiheke Island

Private

Exclusive Sailing Charter

Bring a group and make yourself at home for a day on the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star.

Day or multi-day · Easy · Group 1 – 12 (multi-day 1 – 4) · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $4,500 per boat

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Guided forest bathing walk on Waiheke Island, an Auckland wellness experience with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Forest Bathing Walk

Join your guide on a healing forest bathing walk on Auckland’s Waiheke Island. Perfect for groups of friends and corporate or incentive groups with…

3 hours · Easy · Group 4 – 12 (larger groups on request) · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $477 pp

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Walking in nature during a Terra & Tide wellbeing workshop with forest bathing

Waiheke Island

Private

Wellbeing Workshop – Forest Bathing

Perfect for corporate or incentive groups, this full-day of activity can be tailored to the needs of the group and around the themes of your meeting,…

Half or full day · Easy · Group 4+ · All fitness levels. Teams, conference and community groups

from $400 pp

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Group walking on Motuihe Island during one of Terra & Tide's Waiheke Island group eco adventures

Waiheke Island

On request

Group Eco Adventure

Our Terra and Tide guided group adventures are a wonderful way to actively adventure with any group – from employees and clients to family or…

Half or full day · Easy · Group 10 – 60 · Conference, incentive and event groups of 10 – 60

POA

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Signature private Waiheke tour with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

Private

Private Waiheke Terra and Tide Signature Tour

Join us for a signature private Waiheke tour taking in fabulous coastal views, art, wine and rainforest will make this an experience to remember!

6 hours · Easy · Group 10 – 30 (larger groups on request) · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol). Group product

from $4,725 for 10

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Guests learning about conservation, Terra & Tide Waiheke Conservation and Tree Planting Tour

Waiheke Island

Private

Waiheke Conservation and Tree Planting Tour

Language:English with others available on request.

3 hours · Easy · Group 10 – 60 · All fitness levels, ages 8+. Group product

from $2,625 for 10

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Waiheke Island transport and private Waiheke tours with Terra & Tide

Waiheke Island

On request

Waiheke Island Transport & Transfer

Terra & Tide offers low-emission private Waiheke Island transport and transfers to large and small groups.

As arranged · Group 2 – 100 · Groups of 2 – 100

POA

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Maungawhau Mt Eden on an Auckland day tour, one of Terra & Tide's private Auckland tours

Auckland

Private

Private Auckland Personalised Tour

Discover the diverse wonders of Aotearoa's biggest city and its stunningly scenic region.

Half or full day · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $1,000 pp

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Terra & Tide Private Auckland Food & Wine Tour

Auckland

Private

Private Auckland Food & Wine Tour

Join us for an exclusive culinary experience on this guided Auckland food & wine tour and discover all that the region has to offer foodies and wine lovers.

All day · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 18+ if drinking alcohol

from $1,700 pp

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Behind the scenes at Auckland Museum on a private Auckland guided tour with Terra & Tide

Auckland

Private

Private Auckland Signature Tour

Enjoy a special day on an Auckland guided tour with Terra and Tide uncovering the hidden gems of this beautiful region including our indigenous and natural wonders.

All day · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 18+ if drinking alcohol

from $1,900 pp

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Ōtara markets on the private Auckland Pacifica tour with Terra & Tide

Auckland

Private

Private Pacifica Tour

Join us for a world first, the first Auckland Pacifica tour. Experience Auckland through the stories, culture and traditions of its Pacifica communities on this unique guided journey.

6 hours · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $1,000 pp

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Ki Uta Ki Tai Experience, a private Auckland cultural tour with Terra & Tide

Auckland

Private

Private Ki Uta Ki Tai Experience

Learn about the history of the Ngāti Whātua iwi (tribe) in the Auckland region from a direct descendant of the Māori Chief, Apihai Te Kawau, who gifted land to establish Auckland City.

4 hours · Easy · Group 4 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $636 pp

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Waitākere Ranges on a private Auckland walking tour with Terra & Tide

Auckland

Private

Private Waitākere Explorer

Spend a day walking and exploring the rainforests, beaches and villages of the Waitākere Ranges on this private Auckland walking tour.

6 hours · 4–8 km · Moderate · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, ages 8+

from $975 pp

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Tāwharanui on the private Matakana Explorer day tour with Terra & Tide

Matakana · Auckland

Private

Private Matakana Explorer

Join us for an unforgettable private Matakana day tour and discover a region of mouthwatering cuisine, spectacular walking and world-class art.

All day · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $975 pp

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Matakana village and river on a personalised private Matakana tour with Terra & Tide

Matakana · Auckland

Private

Private Matakana Personalised Tour

Join us for experiences including wine-tasting at local cellar doors, exploring sculpture parks, galleries and artists’ studios, Tawharanui Regional Park, and browsing the artisan delights of Matakana Village.

All day · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages (18+ if drinking alcohol)

from $1,007 pp

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The carved meeting house at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, visited on the Bay of Islands Explorer

Northland

Private

Private Bay of Islands Explorer Day Tour

Join us on a customised journey of discovery, experiencing spectacular scenery and enjoying locally produced wine and cuisine.

All day · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $1,100 pp

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Private Hokianga day tour with Terra & Tide: the Hokianga Explorer

Northland

Private

Private Hokianga Explorer Day Tour

Enjoy a spectacular day of customised private touring in one of the most historic and culturally rich parts of New Zealand.

All day · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $1,150 pp

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Terra & Tide Private Tutukaka Explorer Day Tour

Northland

Private

Private Tutukaka Explorer Day Tour

Discover one of the best-kept secrets in Aotearoa: Tutukaka & Northland's stunning East Coast.

All day · Easy · Group 2 – 12 · All fitness levels, suitable for all ages

from $1,010 pp

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Mimiwhangata, Terra & Tide Private Tutukaka Heli Hike

Northland

Private

Private Tutukaka Heli Hike

Join us for an unforgettable Northland adventure on this Tutukaka heli-hike experience. Start your day out with a scenic flight with Heletranz helicopters, then enjoy a tour of Tutukaka's beautiful coastline, including a hike and gourmet lunch on a secluded beach.

All day · 4–6 km · Easy · Group 2 – 7 · All fitness levels, ages 8+ (18+ if drinking alcohol)

from $9,773 for 2

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