Take an adventure and step back in time!

Awesome Adventures Hokianga's experienced Māori Guides will take you back in time to 925AD, when Kupe, the great Polynesian explorer, landed right here in the Hokianga.

The historical significance of the area is unmatched by anywhere else in New Zealand, and is the only place that Kupe called home.

See and feel what life was like all those years ago. Your guide will share stories not typically found in history books – they have been passed down the generations.

We provide accommodation and a range of adventures, guided and self-guided, around the Hokianga to allow you to experience these rich, historical and cultural stories.

Take the kayaks, or go paddle boarding, hiking, cycling, kayak fishing, jetski fishing, rock fishing, jetski safaris, quadbike safaris, sandboarding on the dunes, seafood gathering and cooking classes, and more!

You choose what you want to do, but be warned, you can't fit it all in one day! Make sure you allow extra days to your stay.

We are passionate about telling the stories about our beautiful home. Awesome Adventures Hokianga has it all!

Moon Gate Villa's timeless and elegant design offers unique accommodation surrounded by 1.5 acres of gardens, waterfalls and reflective pools. A hidden treasure 2 minutes from Kerikeri village. Nearby is the Kerikeri basin, cradle of modern New Zealand and steeped in Māori and European history. Lionel, your host is native Māori, and would be delighted in assisting you to discover our local Māori culture.

The Bay of Islands is home to Taiamai Tours heritage journeys and the Ngapuhi nation is New Zealand’s largest tribal Māori group. Our interactive Waka (traditional Māori war canoe) experience provides a rare and unique insight into our ancient customs, rituals and traditions. We invite you to join us on a voyage into our world where you will gain an understanding of our culture. We share our histories and stories as we paddle our 50ft Waka Taua (War Canoe) together on the tidal estuaries of the Waitangi River.

Create meaningful connections with the locals through authentic cultural experiences.
Kia ora and welcome to Northland, where you will meet the beautiful indigenous people of the land and experience our breath-taking coastlines and landscape.
Step right off the tourist trail and discover the gateway to Northland, Whangārei, New Zealand’s northern-most city with a passionate, knowledgeable and fun-loving Māori couple.  
"Tu Tika" means "Stand True". It reflects the integrity and truth that your hosts, Mervyn and Rangimarie Harding, live and breathe every day and want to share with you. They can’t wait to welcome you and give you a truly personal, meaningful, one-of-a-kind experience.
This is the type of travel experience that captivates you right from the start. An encounter you’ll never forget. With Tu Tika Tours and Transfers, you will create friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.