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• Great day out on Waiheke Island

  flitchgirl,,Jan 30, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Cindy was an awesome tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about Waiheke Island and we learned so much. Above all though, she was great fun to spend a day with and we had such a fun day!

• Excellent value

  catherinehY5218CJ,,Jan 28, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Guide Justine was very knowledgeable & fun & responded to our interests. We could not have experienced the island to this extent on our own. Wholeheartedly recommend this company!

• Fantastic! Very memorable!

  265alliej,,Jan 10, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Dell was an amazing guide! She gave wonderful insight to the island’s history, plants, and birds. Every stop was lovely, but I especially liked the sculpture garden. What a beautiful jewel of an island! Very memorable day! Dell, thank you for showing me your island home!

• Simply Perfect

  Barrett D,,Dec 27, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Most family tours follow a predictable, weary rhythm, but our day with Terra and Tide on Waiheke Island was a refreshing departure from the scripted norm. We arrived as a family of four, including two boys whose primary hobby is asking questions that would exhaust a search engine. We were met by Justine, who stepped into the role of guide, educator, and logistical mastermind with an ease that can only be described as professional grace. The beauty of a private, personalized tour is the luxury of choice, and Justine curated a day that felt precisely calibrated to our interests. We didn't just see the island; we actually learned it. The boys were kept fully engaged as we delved into the island’s history and the nuances of Māori language and culture. It is one thing to look at a landscape, but quite another to have the flora and fauna explained with the kind of depth Justine provides. She has a gift for making complex history feel like a series of fascinating stories rather than a dry classroom lecture. The itinerary itself was well balanced. We spent time on a bush walk that felt rugged yet accessible, followed by a private olive oil tasting that was a sophisticated highlight for the adults while remaining surprisingly engaging for the kids. Lunch was a genuinely tasty affair. Of course, no successful outing with children is complete without a strategic gelato stop, and Justine’s timing on that front was impeccable. What really sets Terra and Tide apart is the seamless nature of the experience. Being picked up and dropped off right at the ferry terminal removed the typical logistical friction that usually haunts a family day trip. There was no checking maps or worrying about timing; we simply moved from one highlight to the next. Justine is kind, caring, and possesses a level of local knowledge that makes you feel like an insider by the time you head back to the mainland. She handled our inquisitive group with genuine patience that we all appreciated. If you are looking for a way to see Waiheke that avoids the crowds and offers a smart, deep dive into what makes this place special, this is it. It is rare that a day meets every expectation, but this tour exceeded them all. My highest recommendation for anyone who prefers substance over spectacle.

• Simply Perfect!

  Barrett D,,Dec 27, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Most family tours follow a predictable, weary rhythm, but our day with Terra and Tide on Waiheke Island was a refreshing departure from the scripted norm. We arrived as a family of four, including two boys whose primary hobby is asking questions that would exhaust a search engine. We were met by Justine, who stepped into the role of guide, educator, and logistical mastermind with an ease that can only be described as professional grace. The beauty of a private, personalized tour is the luxury of choice, and Justine curated a day that felt precisely calibrated to our interests. We didn't just see the island; we actually learned it. The boys were kept fully engaged as we delved into the island’s history and the nuances of Māori language and culture. It is one thing to look at a landscape, but quite another to have the flora and fauna explained with the kind of depth Justine provides. She has a gift for making complex history feel like a series of fascinating stories rather than a dry classroom lecture. The itinerary itself was well balanced. We spent time on a bush walk that felt rugged yet accessible, followed by a private olive oil tasting that was a sophisticated highlight for the adults while remaining surprisingly engaging for the kids. Lunch was a genuinely tasty affair. Of course, no successful outing with children is complete without a strategic gelato stop, and Justine’s timing on that front was impeccable. What really sets Terra and Tide apart is the seamless nature of the experience. Being picked up and dropped off right at the ferry terminal removed the typical logistical friction that usually haunts a family day trip. There was no checking maps or worrying about timing; we simply moved from one highlight to the next. Justine is kind, caring, and possesses a level of local knowledge that makes you feel like an insider by the time you head back to the mainland. She handled our inquisitive group with genuine patience that we all appreciated. If you are looking for a way to see Waiheke that avoids the crowds and offers a smart, deep dive into what makes this place special, this is it. It is rare that a day meets every expectation, but this tour exceeded them all. My highest recommendation for anyone who prefers substance over spectacle.

  

• Wonderful Day on Waiheke Island! Thank you Dell!

  691AnnaP,,Dec 10, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had the pleasure of having Dell as our private tour guild on Waiheke Island in November 2025. She was outstanding in her knowledge of the island and the Maori people. She set up exclusive tours of different properties that were just so unexpected and stunning. For our final destination stop, we had lunch at a hilltop winery with sweeping veiws of the vistas. I would recommend requesting Dell for your private tour guide when visiting Waiheke Island.

• Private day tour of Waiheke Island

  L607XIpeterj,,Nov 11, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My wife and I had a fantastic experience on our private tour of Waiheke Island. Our guide Justine was fabulous ! Faultless experience. Highly recommended without hesitation.

• Can’t wait to come back again!

  Trail42507528629,,Nov 4, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Beautiful island! We loved the hike we did, the views we took in, the vineyard for lunch and our guide Justine was delightful.

• Request Dell for your tour

  Departure04583070606,,Sep 2, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My wife and I spent the day with Dell on Waiheke Island as part of our honeymoon. To say that she made the day a memorable one would be an understatement. We visited several unforgettable sites, while learning about New Zealand history and culture. Both of us could not recommend Dell enough if you are considering a tour

• A highly recommended tour of Waiheke

  592andrewg,,Aug 31, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Justine was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. She made every effort to make our tour enjoyable despite the inclement weather, tailoring the tour to our specific interests. Justine was fun and very personable and we learned a great deal about the island of Waiheke, its history, flora, and fauna. We even learned some Maori vocabulary.

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