Habitat Tours Customer Stories & Testimonials
“Absolutely would do it again!”
Reviewed 25 June 2014
HT took a colleague and I out on a day tour of Tawharanui Regional Park. We were picked up on time at our hotel in downtown Auckland. The guide was charming and knowledgeable. The tour included a lot of variety. The lunch was delicious. And we rode comfortably there and back in the company's minivan. Don't worry about the price - it's worth every penny. A+++.
Drew, Shenyang, China.
“One of my favorite days in NZ”
Reviewed 9 June 2014
I had such a lovely time on my day tour to the Waitakeres! Every place we went was absolutely gorgeous; I don't think I could choose a favorite if I tried. The places we went were a great variety of different types of scenery, and I got to learn a ton about New Zealand plants and wild life. Tristan was such a great guide - super knowledgeable and also really laidback and easy to chat with. And he made a totally delicious lunch! One of the nicest days I spent on my trip.
Anne Wellington, Madison, Wisconsin.
“Amazing experience”
Reviewed 13 May 2014
Me and my gf have been on a day tour to the waitakeres. Its been an amazing trip with a great tourguide, a delicious homemade lunch, lots of fun on the sand dunes, beautiful views on the beach and a nice walk through NZ's native bush! Thanks Habitat Tours for this amazing experience!!!!!!!!!
Dominic, Switzerland.
“New Zealand Nirvana”
What a wonderful and full day I had hiking in the rainforest, strolling along the beach, climbing a giant sand dune and scaling along a mountain up to an amazing view. Tristan was knowledgeable, entertaining, and a gracious host. The curbside service was reassuring to someone who hasn't traveled much. The picnic lunch was delicious! I so enjoyed my tour with Habitat Tours and Tristan that I recommended it to some others who were in NZ at the same conference I was. Their experience was as wonderful as I had promised. Thanks for the best side trip I took while I was in Auckland!
April 2014
Vicky, Tennessee
We consider the day spent with you on the Ranges the highlight of our two week holiday in New Zealand. I am delighted to share with every Canadian I meet how we were able to tramp through the Rain Forest, discover a hidden lake amidst the largest black sand dunes I have ever seen and visit what I believe to be the prettiest beach in all of New Zealand, Bethel Beach. The insights you provided us about each of these special places helped us to better understand their significance and your welcoming nature made the whole day that much more enjoyable.
Thank you and we will be back to enjoy your magnificent corner of paradise again with, of course, Habitat Tours!
April 2014
Clyde & Rose, Canada
“Finest Day Tour in New Zealand”
The very finest day tour that we encountered during our month in New Zealand was that provided by Habitat Tours from Aukland to Tawharanui. Our guide, Pamela Cullen, had great personal experience of volunteer work with native New Zealand habitats and bird and she was extraordinarily knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We saw and identified a remarkable variety of native plant and bird life, and her commentary and explanations considerably enhanced our understanding of the complexities of this New Zealand native forest, so different from ours. The entire month that we spent in New Zealand was truly wonderful, and Habitat Tours provided a fitting conclusion to a remarkable and unforgettable experience. We recommend Habitat Tours as one of the very best New Zealand has to offer.
Dr RedDohrenwend
Michigan
“Fantastic tour”
Reviewed 18 March 2014
This is a fabulous tour. I did the day/ night tour. Well worth the money. Tristan is extremely knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He was able to answer all my questions. Very comfortable transport and Tristan is a careful and considerate driver. Beautiful beach - virtually empty - and views. I didn't have a swim but don't forget your swimming things in case you want to take a dip. and a great walk through the bush. The sound of all the birds was amazing. We saw several threatened species and even saw a Kiwi during the night walk which was a stroke of luck as this is certainly not guaranteed. Great, healthy home-cooked food into the bargain which we had picnic style. Again, all comforts provided in terms of chairs, rugs and tents in case of rain or wind. Altogether a lovely day. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the nature and wildlife of the North island.
Hilary, Woking, UK.
“Fabulous Nature Tour”
Reviewed 17 March 2014
Tristan took me on a full day habitats tour. I was the only one who signed up for the day (he never takes more than his 7 passenger van can hold), so it was a private tour. Tristan is exceptionally knowledgeable about the plants and animals of the area and is obviously passionate about New Zealand's environment. We had a beautiful and tasty picnic overlooking the water within a nature reserve and saw and heard many birds. This tour is not for people who aren't able to hike a bit, but it's completely worth it!
Professor Melissa, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“Unforgettable Day”
Reviewed 10 March 2014
I have participated in many Auckland activities and tours but this one tops it all. Transport: Comfortable, spacious and not a slow old bus like other tours. Food: Outstanding! Restaurant quality packed full of energy for the day. Location: Breathtaking views of the Hauraki Gulf and surrounding islands, stunning white sandy beaches, plentiful forest perfect for the bush walk. Guide: Tristan is amazing! So knowledgeable and willing to be flexible with any requests. I would definitely recommend Tristan and Habitat Tours to anyone, it beats all the other similar tours and activities hands down. Keep it up Tristan!
Visited March 2014
Reviewed 25 June 2014
HT took a colleague and I out on a day tour of Tawharanui Regional Park. We were picked up on time at our hotel in downtown Auckland. The guide was charming and knowledgeable. The tour included a lot of variety. The lunch was delicious. And we rode comfortably there and back in the company's minivan. Don't worry about the price - it's worth every penny. A+++.
Drew, Shenyang, China.
“One of my favorite days in NZ”
Reviewed 9 June 2014
I had such a lovely time on my day tour to the Waitakeres! Every place we went was absolutely gorgeous; I don't think I could choose a favorite if I tried. The places we went were a great variety of different types of scenery, and I got to learn a ton about New Zealand plants and wild life. Tristan was such a great guide - super knowledgeable and also really laidback and easy to chat with. And he made a totally delicious lunch! One of the nicest days I spent on my trip.
Anne Wellington, Madison, Wisconsin.
“Amazing experience”
Reviewed 13 May 2014
Me and my gf have been on a day tour to the waitakeres. Its been an amazing trip with a great tourguide, a delicious homemade lunch, lots of fun on the sand dunes, beautiful views on the beach and a nice walk through NZ's native bush! Thanks Habitat Tours for this amazing experience!!!!!!!!!
Dominic, Switzerland.
“New Zealand Nirvana”
What a wonderful and full day I had hiking in the rainforest, strolling along the beach, climbing a giant sand dune and scaling along a mountain up to an amazing view. Tristan was knowledgeable, entertaining, and a gracious host. The curbside service was reassuring to someone who hasn't traveled much. The picnic lunch was delicious! I so enjoyed my tour with Habitat Tours and Tristan that I recommended it to some others who were in NZ at the same conference I was. Their experience was as wonderful as I had promised. Thanks for the best side trip I took while I was in Auckland!
April 2014
Vicky, Tennessee
We consider the day spent with you on the Ranges the highlight of our two week holiday in New Zealand. I am delighted to share with every Canadian I meet how we were able to tramp through the Rain Forest, discover a hidden lake amidst the largest black sand dunes I have ever seen and visit what I believe to be the prettiest beach in all of New Zealand, Bethel Beach. The insights you provided us about each of these special places helped us to better understand their significance and your welcoming nature made the whole day that much more enjoyable.
Thank you and we will be back to enjoy your magnificent corner of paradise again with, of course, Habitat Tours!
April 2014
Clyde & Rose, Canada
“Finest Day Tour in New Zealand”
The very finest day tour that we encountered during our month in New Zealand was that provided by Habitat Tours from Aukland to Tawharanui. Our guide, Pamela Cullen, had great personal experience of volunteer work with native New Zealand habitats and bird and she was extraordinarily knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We saw and identified a remarkable variety of native plant and bird life, and her commentary and explanations considerably enhanced our understanding of the complexities of this New Zealand native forest, so different from ours. The entire month that we spent in New Zealand was truly wonderful, and Habitat Tours provided a fitting conclusion to a remarkable and unforgettable experience. We recommend Habitat Tours as one of the very best New Zealand has to offer.
Dr RedDohrenwend
Michigan
“Fantastic tour”
Reviewed 18 March 2014
This is a fabulous tour. I did the day/ night tour. Well worth the money. Tristan is extremely knowledgeable and easy to get along with. He was able to answer all my questions. Very comfortable transport and Tristan is a careful and considerate driver. Beautiful beach - virtually empty - and views. I didn't have a swim but don't forget your swimming things in case you want to take a dip. and a great walk through the bush. The sound of all the birds was amazing. We saw several threatened species and even saw a Kiwi during the night walk which was a stroke of luck as this is certainly not guaranteed. Great, healthy home-cooked food into the bargain which we had picnic style. Again, all comforts provided in terms of chairs, rugs and tents in case of rain or wind. Altogether a lovely day. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the nature and wildlife of the North island.
Hilary, Woking, UK.
“Fabulous Nature Tour”
Reviewed 17 March 2014
Tristan took me on a full day habitats tour. I was the only one who signed up for the day (he never takes more than his 7 passenger van can hold), so it was a private tour. Tristan is exceptionally knowledgeable about the plants and animals of the area and is obviously passionate about New Zealand's environment. We had a beautiful and tasty picnic overlooking the water within a nature reserve and saw and heard many birds. This tour is not for people who aren't able to hike a bit, but it's completely worth it!
Professor Melissa, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“Unforgettable Day”
Reviewed 10 March 2014
I have participated in many Auckland activities and tours but this one tops it all. Transport: Comfortable, spacious and not a slow old bus like other tours. Food: Outstanding! Restaurant quality packed full of energy for the day. Location: Breathtaking views of the Hauraki Gulf and surrounding islands, stunning white sandy beaches, plentiful forest perfect for the bush walk. Guide: Tristan is amazing! So knowledgeable and willing to be flexible with any requests. I would definitely recommend Tristan and Habitat Tours to anyone, it beats all the other similar tours and activities hands down. Keep it up Tristan!
Visited March 2014
"Tawharanui had amazing flora and lots of native birds. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to see real New Zealand bush on the North Island. We had a limited time in Auckland, so
we wanted to see as much of the natural ecosystem diversity as possible. We had been to Tiritiri
Matangi, so to see just as many birds, including several new species, was a
real delight. Tristan's knowledge of the native habitat was impressive, the
gourmet picnic overlooking the beach was delicious, and our walk was perfectly
paced to what we wanted to see and learn about. In addition, Habitat Tours
makes a stop at a small kauri remnant forest with impressive large trees and
natural understory, where we also made the choice to take an extended walk to
see more of this unique habitat. The combined explorations of different
natural, protected areas was perfect for us."
Leni – Yakima, Washington.
Leni – Yakima, Washington.
"A NZ experience from beginning till end. Loved the homemade lunch.
AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE, would totally recommend to see and experience NZ's beautiful regional native forest.
I saw 10 endemic birds which is pretty cool!
Beverley Tulie
AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE, would totally recommend to see and experience NZ's beautiful regional native forest.
I saw 10 endemic birds which is pretty cool!
Beverley Tulie
“I didn’t think it was possible that I would be so interested in birds, they were awesome. Tristan was so Knowledgeable, I learnt so much”
Hamish & Selika
Hamish & Selika
“Our group had just finished exams so decided to take a tour with Habitat, it was so very relaxing and refreshing. Time passed so quickly! I would highly recommend this tour.
The food was delicious! Habitat were very accommodating to our individual dietary requirements. Loved the use of fresh NZ produce and Pam’s baking is AMAZING.
Tristan is very knowledgeable, this tour has given me a whole new appreciation for NZ wildlife.
I liked the way Tristan had a portfolio of birds we might see along the way so we could identify the birds.
5 out of 5 stars! “
Rawinia Buchanan
The food was delicious! Habitat were very accommodating to our individual dietary requirements. Loved the use of fresh NZ produce and Pam’s baking is AMAZING.
Tristan is very knowledgeable, this tour has given me a whole new appreciation for NZ wildlife.
I liked the way Tristan had a portfolio of birds we might see along the way so we could identify the birds.
5 out of 5 stars! “
Rawinia Buchanan
“This was a really good tour, so good to be in the bush and see a beautiful part of the country. Good seeing lots of birds.”
Kerri
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