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Lonely Planet has voted New Zealand one of the hottest destinations in the world several years running. Our country is a must-see, no arguments. But why tour the country with Haka Tours?
1. One word – price.
You would be hard pushed to get close to doing this type of tour any cheaper. We don’t rent any expensive retail space and we don’t pay marketing experts thousands of dollars to de fine us – we already know who we are. Because we don’t waste your money on these things, we can a afford to put a much higher percentage towards your tour. Of course we all have got to make a living, but we’re not in it for the big bucks: happy customers = happy us.2. Kiwi-owned and operated.
No multi-national corporation selling you a watered-down imitation about a country they barely know. We are New Zealand experts – we do not operate tours anywhere else in the world and have no plans to! Why would we when we’ve already found paradise?3. We maximise your touring experience!
The great thing about touring with Haka is that we don’t just show you New Zealand’s key destinations, but we also take you off-the-beaten-track and let you explore some of the country’s hidden gems along the way. Since we are always exploring new places, our tour itinerary is continuously being evaluated, modified and improved upon. Many of our favourite spots are unlikely to be places you would find if travelling alone!4. Totally flexible
Customise your tour with whatever activities you want to do – we won’t force you into anything! – upgrade your accommodation to a private room, or add on extra nights before or after your tour. Purchase additional trips ranging from 3 nights in the Bay of Islands to a day in Milford Sound. All bases are covered, and if you aren’t sure about anything, just ask.5. Pre-book your adrenalin rush!
We are the only tour company that o ffers you the chance to pre-book your adrenalin rush! Select from bungy jumping, skydiving, white water rafting, dolphin swimming, sur fing, skiing, horse trekking, quad biking, hot air balloon rides... the list is endless - you name it, we got it! To make the choice easier, we have created special ‘Extreme Activity Packs’ for each particular tour.6. Small group tours
Think more “road trip with your mates” than “tiring coach ride with 50 strangers”. Our crews are made up of like-minded travellers from all corners of the world pulled together by the common aim of discovering the wonders of New Zealand! Having an average size of 8-12 (max 16) allows us to make your tour personal, flexible and unforgettable. Over 70% of our tour members are solo travellers.7. Improve yourself!
Our surf and snow activity packs have an instructional focus. Our thought behind these is to allow you to tour New Zealand and get more than just a polaroid snap! Imagine returning home having learnt a whole new sport or improving on the skills you already have!8. First-rate guides
It takes a very special person to be a Haka Tour Manager (and don’t they know it!). Our team is made up of experienced, passionate and fun-loving explorers who live to show people around their home turf! Your guide will not only be your own walking encyclopaedia of kiwi knowledge, but will also become a good friend to you along the road.9. Forget long, tiring journeys
New Zealand may be beautiful and the view from the tour bus constantly stunning, but we don’t want to tire you with too much driving. Your tour guide will break up every journey with unique and interesting stops along the way. Some of these are included within the tour price, and everything else is either free or very low cost.10. Our stamps of approval
We are Qualmark endorsed, which is New Zealand tourism’s official mark of quality. This will confirm what we already know – that we have been approved as professional and trustworthy, and you can book and tour with us in complete confidence. We are also a member of TIA, the Tourist Industry Association of New Zealand.
How Does a Tour Compare to a Bus Pass?
With all the fancy marketing strategies, sometimes it is hard to determine what you actually get from one thing compared to another. So we thought an honest comparison between ourselves and the hop on / hop off buses may prove useful! If you want to get under the skin of New Zealand and experience things fewer travellers see and do, then jump onboard - we would love to have you!
Accommodation
Breakfast
Selection of small activities included
Unique guided tour in every location we visit
Small group road trip, average of 8-10 passengers per tour
Tour focuses on exploring and adventure, rather than partying every night! (We do like a couple of drinks now and again...)
We break up every journey with our favourite hidden places such as secret hot pools, waterfalls, walks and stunning views
Stay with the same tour manager and group for the duration of the tour!
Option of discounted activities
Range of innovative Extreme Activity Packs. Our surfing and snowboarding versions have an instructional focus, and our mixed-activity options consist of hand-picked activity combinations to give you a complete NZ adventure experience
NO Accommodation
NO Breakfast
The only "included" activities are free ones...
Dropped off at accommodation and left to find your own way around
Large coach tours, up to 45 people on each bus
More of a “booze bus” type mentality with a focus more on partying than seeing the sights and adventure
Standard driving routes and highways limited by large vehicles. Little or no stops between locations
Different drivers and different people hopping on and off the bus each day
No or very few discounted activities
No activity packs or further added-value services offered