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Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui

Tauranga

Tauranga → Maketu → Whakatāne Head → Ōhope Beach → Whakatāne

6 hours Up to 12 guests Tauranga pickup

Tauranga → Maketu → Whakatāne Head → Ōhope Beach → Whakatāne — photo 1

Overview

Head east from Tauranga to Whakatāne with your own driver. Stop at Maketu historic site, take in the coastal views from Whakatāne Head, relax at Ōhope Beach, and finish with drop-off at your Whakatāne accommodation.

Fully private, fully flexible

Private car and driver for up to 10 hours (one-way) with unlimited kilometres. Stop wherever you like, linger longer at one spot, skip another, or change plans on the day.

Highlights

  • Maketu historic site
  • Whakatāne Head
  • Ōhope Beach
  • Coastal Bay of Plenty scenery

Your day at a glance

You pick the start time. Most guests leave around 9:00 am and are back by roughly 3 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
    Maketu coastal stop
  3. 3
    Whakatāne Head views
  4. 4
    Lunch and beach time at Ōhope
  5. 5
    Whakatāne town or harbour walk
  6. 6
    Drop-off at Whakatāne accommodation

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 (6 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
  • Whakatāne drop-off
  • Fuel & road costs
  • Flexible sightseeing stops

What's not included

  • Meals & drinks
  • 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

  • Sunscreen & hat
  • Swimwear & towel
  • Comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.

Frequently asked questions

Can I be dropped at the Whakatāne airport?

Yes. We can drop you at Whakatāne Airport, accommodation or the marina.

Is this a good add-on before a White Island tour?

Yes. Many travellers use this to position themselves in Whakatāne the day before a White Island boat tour.

Are meals included?

No. We stop for lunch at a café or restaurant of your choice.

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