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Footprints Waipoua

29, State Highway 12, Waipoua Forest, New Zealand
+64 (0) 9 405 8207
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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We strongly recommend this evening outing. The walk is easy and the factual information and Maori wisdom which were imparted gradually along this journey are priceless. I lived in the Waitakere Ranges for 16 years amongst Kauri trees and other native trees, birds and bugs; I learnt more is this evening with our Footprint guide than I had learnt over... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

With the guide we did two of the short tracks but he explained other items than on the boards. He sang for the 3000 year old tree and played his flute, and burned some gum. An enchanting trip to see these fores giants in another light

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Gdynia, Poland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This was excellence experience. Although after long travel, totally exhaust, without dinner - we were very happy to participate in this EVENT. It happen that on this evening we were alone -one family and guide - Bill. Listening to his chanting, stories and prays was really touch of magic. Enjoy silence of the twilight, night sky with thousand stars above... More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

I have been on many guided nature tours but "Footprints Waipoua" deserves all the accolades it has received. In harmony with nature, well-informed, spiritual, our Maori guide made this evening a highlight of our three weeks in the North Island of New Zealand which we will always treasure. Not to be missed!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

New Zealand is a place I cannot stop talking about, and the Footprints tour was most definitely a highlight. I came to the Waipoua Forest specifically for the tour and was not disappointed. Everything on the tour was well thought out and planned. That tour in particular demonstrated how much New Zealanders respect their land and the Maori culture. Our... More

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Doha, Qatar
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

This is really a must do if you are in the area. You will walk with a Maori guide into an ancient forest and see magnificent old Kauri trees. See them here as most have been logged and this is an area where there are still many and very old Kauri's trees to ve viewed. What makes it so special... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

For almost a year ago we had an unforgettable night in Waipoua Forest! One of the great experiences on a four week tour to magnificent New Zealand. Seeing these beautiful giant Kauri trees in the twilight was combined with our guide Kuru's Maori legends, prayers and songs very touching and made us focus on respect for nature and its wonders.... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

I was lucky enough to do the Footprints tour again during a recent visit back to my home country of New Zealand with my English Husband and Mother in Law. This tour is a must do for anyone travelling to NZ as it offers not only a unique insight into the maori culture and beliefs but also how awe inspiring... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Booked this trip via our hotel for myself and my partner without looking at the prices; when I saw them later on a leaflet I choked slightly- $NZ95 each for a walk in the forest? But it was well worth it (and a portion of that goes toward the NZ Dept of Conservation for caring for the forest). Highly recommended-... More

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New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

What Koro and team have done here is to take you for a walk through the forest to see it also from the Maori perspective. Well done guys, been with you twice and will go again

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