Māori Culture Tour
Experience a 3.5 hour authentic Māori Culture tour spanning from Tairāwhiti Gisborne to Uawa – Tolaga Bay and retrace the pivotal moments of first…
Located in the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand in beautiful Tolaga Bay.
Tipuna Tours is a iwi (tribe) owned eco-tourism operator offering cultural and historic guided tours.
A region of great significance – to many, the East Coast is recognised as the birthplace of New Zealand, where the origins of Aotearoa New Zealand’s dual heritage began.
Journey with us and let our local guides share with you the defining moments of this welcoming place.
The Experience
Discover a place where first encounters flourish
Since the first encounters between European and Māori at Tolaga Bay, the welcoming spirit and manaakitanga (hospitality) of this region continues to grow. It is through the hosting of manuhiri (guests) and the sharing and exchanging of our stories that help keep our rich cultural heritage alive.
Our Māori guided tours are cultural, historical and bespoke. By foot or by 4 x 4, our tours can be tailor-made to your travel needs and interests.
Local History Tour
Our local history tour involves bi-cultural perspectives of the first encounters by Captain James Cook and his crew with local Tangata Whenua (people of the land) in…
Customised Tour
Take your favourite parts of each of our tours, or let us create something bespoke for you. Our completely bespoke tours are available to both small or large…
About Us
Established in 2007, Tipuna Tours is an iwi (tribe) owned, eco-tourism operation with sustainability at its heart.
Originally founded by Anne McGuire, Hana and Victor operate Tipuna Tours on behalf of the iwi at The Te Aitanga a Hauiti Centre of Excellence.
Hana and Victor are deeply passionate about sharing the stories of their iwi (tribe) and their whenua (land).
Welcoming manuhiri (guests) from all corners of the world, our bespoke tours are available to both small or large groups and can be crafted to your needs and interests – with the possibility of extending tours further afield to Tolaga Bay, Anaura Bay and Tokomaru Bay.
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One of the best tours we did in New Zealand! Such a personal experience, we feel to privileged to have learnt so much about Hana and her family.
Kathrine - Arizona, United States
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Our family had an incredible time. Hana is so welcoming, and we loved hearing all about the history of the area. Definitely a must do if you are travelling to Gisborne.
Debbie - Sydney, Australia
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Thank you, Hana! We loved every minute of our tour with you.
Anon - United Kingdom
