Toru Day Tours

37b Bel Air Drive | Hillsborough, Auckland Central 1061, New Zealand

+64(0)274570011

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Ranked #11 of 40 tours in Auckland Central

26 Reviews

Type: Tours

Owner description: A one day fully guided Auckland tour from 10am to 5.30 pm, visiting a local Marae (Maori village)for traditional Maori welcome, Auckland Museum and...... more » Owner description: A one day fully guided Auckland tour from 10am to 5.30 pm, visiting a local Marae (Maori village)for traditional Maori welcome, Auckland Museum and then see the kiwi at the zoo. The tour also includes One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie), the world famous site of an ancient Maori Pa (fortress) , the crater of the dormant Mt Eden volcano (Maungawhau), and the great harbour views and history of Bastion Point.

Useful Information: Activities for young children, Stairs / lift

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Tania S

Tamworth, Australia

2 reviews

“Great tour, great guide.”

Reviewed 22 January 2012

We had a really good tour of Auckland - the weather wasn't the best, but our guide Paul tailored the day so that we could get the maximum out of the places we visited. Paul showed an obvious love of his city and culture and shared the history and traditions of the area. Bring your camera, walking shoes and spray... More

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Thank you for your review ,and I wish the weather as better for you. Thanks for the advice also. Paul. More

Samir B

Chattanooga, Tennessee

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Highly recommend it”

Reviewed 13 November 2011

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Toru Tours is a great way to see the major tourist attractions in Auckland as well as meet real, down-to-earth Maori (not the fire dancing ones you'll see at the touristy places). Paul (the owner and guide) is a genuine nice guy who provides an educational, informative, and fun tour of the Auckland highlights in a relaxed manner . He... More

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Thank you for your review. I think more and more guests to our country want to know how our first peoples have prospered, and to hear some of the great stories of the past. I concur with your thoughts on the zoo, and at time you were here in september it was a building site. It is my pleasure to... More

Werner B

Cairns, Australia

1 review

“learnt about the old and new ways in the live of the Maori people”

Reviewed 9 November 2011

Paul, thank you so much for the great tour and presentation you gave us last week. This was definitely one of the best personalized tours we experienced. We particularly liked you showing us the traditional as well as the contemporary life of the Maori people. We strongly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Auckland - this is a MUST DO.... More

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It was our pleasure to show you our unique culture both past and present, in our most popular city. Thank you for you kind review. Paul. More

debbieemerson

Auckland, New Zealand

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Arrive as a stranger, leave as family, with an understanding of the Maori culture that can't be found in books.”

Reviewed 29 July 2011

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I was travelling alone and looking for a tour that could introduce me to Auckland and this couldn't have been better. My guide (Paul) was knowledgeable and friendly, and the bus very comfortable. The visit to the Awataha marae was truly wonderful; hearing the stories associated with their families and seeing the carvings they are doing for their home. I... More

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Thank you for your review and I really glad you enjoyed the your time with us. Paul. More

KimG33

Florence, Oregon

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Paul's excursion was excellent!”

Reviewed 21 July 2011

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I spent a full day with Paul of Toru Tours, and it was one of the best days on my vacation. He has a fantastic knowledge of Maori life and history. He was fun and interesting. This outing was well worth the money and I highly recommend it to everyone. More

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scrubca1

Toronto, Canada

1 review

2 helpful votes

“Great Tour”

Reviewed 19 June 2011

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I had an excellent tour with Toru Tours. Paul was an awesome guide and you can tell the passion he has for his culture in everything he says and does. I was lucky enough to be the only person the tour because of the low season and lack of people due to the Ash cloud. Paul was very accommodating throughout... More

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We certainly like to be accomodating ,which is why we do personal tours. I have been on the big mass tours where you can't get any of you questions answered, and it is so inflexible. Thanks for the review. Paul. More

indiecattraveler

Palmerston North, New Zealand

1 review

1 helpful vote

“The perfect tour of Auckland - see all the highlights in 1 day”

Reviewed 14 June 2011

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This was my first taste of Auckland and was the only person on the tour so I was able to stay and ask many questions at the Marae-which I was very interested in. I feel I lucked into finding Paul and this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. More

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The marae is a very special place. The Whanau (Family) at Awataha Marae wish to share their knowledge and to spend time hosting our guests. It was a pleasure hosting you. Paul. More

TimandAgnes

Lelystad, The Netherlands

1 review

“Great Auckland Tour!”

Reviewed 7 June 2011

Really nice tour! You get to see everything you come to Auckland for and more. I had never visited a Marae before and I don't think I would've if I had not gone on this tour. The small scale the tour is on makes it feel really personal and Paul is a really nice guy! His kindness and knowledge makes... More

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Thanks so much for review. It's our pleasure to take you to places off the beaten tourist track. Hope you come to New Zealand again in the future. Paul. More

Frajonie

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

1 review

“A must do and great personalized tour”

Reviewed 2 June 2011

I did the Maori culture heritage tour. I am for the third time in New Zealand, I did several tours but this is the first tour that learned me a lot of the Maoris and New Zealand. Paul is very friendly and knows answers to all your questions. He lies his heart in it and that gives a personalized feeling.... More

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Thanks so much for your kind review. It's interesting to note that was your 3rd time here, yet only on this occasion you got the opportunity to experience the culture at an authentic Marae. Really glad you did come back to NZ ,and spend some time with us. It really was my pleasure to host you for the day, and... More

toastytravels

New York City, New York

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33 reviews

25 helpful votes

“Fantastic day!”

Reviewed 21 May 2011

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This was a great tour! The tour leader, Paul, is friendly, knowledgeable and fun. It was really an excellent was to experience Maori culture, see a lot of landmarks and Paul really seems to care about you seeing the best of New Zealand! I really recommend it! More

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It was a fun day wasn't it. Thanks for taking the time to write here on TA. It is always best to get local knowledge from someone who was born in Auckland. All the best. Paul. More