Footprints Waipoua

This is the real deal. The Kauri trees are beyond amazing; they are mind bogglingly beautiful and bigger than imaginable . But even more importantly, Billy Boy and Amelia are brilliant tour guides who are able to share their love of their Maori culture with their guests. This is so not a cheap tourist attraction. it is literally awe-inspiring.

One of a kind experience. Impressive trees, even more impressive stories about Moari culture with our tourguide Billy. 11 out of 10

an amazing tour, with Billy Boy sharing with us the stories of the forest as we looked at the huge Kauri trees. Absolutely recommended

A friend recommended this tour and it was absolutely worth it. We did the twilight tour and so had the forest to ourselves. Billy Boy was a phenomenal guide, helping us learn about the Kauri trees and Maori culture with an easy grace.

A spectacular experience with Billy Boy, our guide, made the Kauri forest come alive. 100% recommend if you love nature, Maori culture and the true Kiwi ride!

My husband and I went on the Twilight tour. The guide (Mere) was very knowledgable, friendly and helped us understand the deep roots that the trees had within the Mauri culture. We loved seeing the old Kauri trees and experiencing nature at its finest. Mere explained that the tour money goes towards conservation of the beautiful forest and why that is so important for future generations. It was a spiritual and uplifting experience, we would definitely recommend.

This tour is so good! You get three hours with a delightful, knowledgable, engaging guide, who introduces you to the forest, the different plants and their uses and importance to the Māori people, current threats to the indigenous forest and measures being taken to protect the forest from those threats. Then there are stories and legends, there is music, there is laughter and jokes, and then... there are the two magnificent giants, Tane Mahuta (The Guardian of the Forest) and Te Matua Ngahere (The Father of the Forest). I've never seen anything like them (and I grew up near the giant Sequoias in California!)The guides the night I went were Amirea (I know I spelled that wrong!) and the inimitable Billy Boy. I will remember them fondly and forever. Also, Amirea gave me great recommendations for other things to do in the area. Thanks!

Billy was an amazing guide that gave us a magical experience. Waipoua forest is breathtaking and the kauri trees are truly impressive. If you're in the area definitely join this tour.

Absolutely brilliant tour! Thoughtfully and professionally delivered. Full immersion into the living legends of our incredible native forest and Maori lore shared by an inspired guide is a magical experience.

Took the twilight tour in May and had an experience i did not expect. It was a beautiful, unforgetable and wonderful experience that felt just as spiritual as educational. Our tour guide went above and beyond what we expected, truly showing us the hospitality and warmth of the Hokianga. I couldn't recommend this enough to everyone. JUST DO IT!