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Tauranga

Tauranga → Katikati → Tauranga

7 hours Up to 12 guests Tauranga pickup

Tauranga → Katikati → Tauranga — photo 1

Overview

Head north from Tauranga to Katikati, a small artistic community with a rich Māori and settler heritage. Walk the main street to see public murals, visit local galleries, and learn about the town's history. The pace is gentle and the drive is short, making this a great half or full-day option.

Fully private, fully flexible

Private car and driver for up to 12 hours (return to Auckland) with unlimited kilometres. Stop wherever you like, linger longer at one spot, skip another, or change plans on the day.

Highlights

  • Katikati public murals
  • Local art galleries
  • Māori and settler heritage
  • Small-town Bay of Plenty charm

Your day at a glance

You pick the start time. Most guests leave around 9:00 am and are back by roughly 4 pm. Earlier or later starts are fine — just tell us at checkout. Nothing below is a fixed schedule; your driver flexes with how long you want at each spot.

  1. 1
    Pickup from Tauranga
  2. 2
    Katikati main street mural walk
  3. 3
    Local gallery and heritage stop
  4. 4
    Lunch at a Katikati café
  5. 5
    Return drive via scenic coastal route
  6. 6
    Drop-off in Tauranga

⇄Round trip — you start and finish at Tauranga. Numbers 2 onwards are the stops along the way.

This route is a suggestion, not a timetable

  • Booking this trip doesn't lock you into these exact places. On the day you can ask your driver to skip a stop, linger longer somewhere, or head somewhere else entirely.
  • The one thing we do need to keep is where you're picked up and where you finish — those stay as booked.
  • Your booked time still applies (7 hours for this trip). Your driver has to get home too, so anything beyond that needs to be arranged and paid for in advance.

Price covers the private vehicle, driver and fuel. Activity tickets (e.g. Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, geothermal parks) are the customer's responsibility.

What's included

  • Private vehicle & driver
  • Tauranga pickup & drop-off
  • Fuel & road costs
  • Flexible itinerary

What's not included

  • Meals & drinks
  • Paid gallery entries
  • Travel insurance

Pickup points

These are just examples. We can pick you up from any address inside Tauranga — your hotel, home, airport or anywhere else within the town boundaries. Just type your address when you book.

  • Tauranga CBD hotels
  • Mount Maunganui accommodation

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunscreen & hat

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes. The short drive and gentle walking make it ideal for families.

Can it be shortened to a half-day?

Yes. We can do a 4-hour version focused on the murals and a café stop.

Are gallery entry fees included?

Most galleries are free; any paid entry is not included.

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