Historical tours of the upper North Island.
Learn of Life on the frontier for Māori and European in New Zealand’s far North and discover the battles that shaped our nation.
Meet your experienced tour guide, Pete
Pete is an ex NZ Army officer in the rank of Major and former senior high school history teacher, Peter’s iwi is Ngati Kuri / Te Aupouri. For the last 20 years Peter has been taking tours to the battle sites of the NZ Wars, and his special interest is the Northern War of 1845 – 1846. Semi retired and in acknowledgement of his tupuna, he continues his passion for the North to enhance knowledge of a war and way of life for both cultures that is not as readily known as other NZ conflict.
What people are saying about Northern War Tours.
“Peter’s knowledge of NZ’s early history and events within the North is truly extensive. This depth of knowledge is brought alive by his humour and ability to capture his audience, delivering stories about the past that show history is anything but mundane. ”
— Marsha Stimson, Head of History, Mahurangi College
“Peter is an experienced historian who has an intimate knowledge of the Northern War sites. I thoroughly recommend him as a friendly, resourceful and helpful person who can guide you through the fascinating stories and places in the region that is the birthplace of our country. A tour not to be missed”
— Lt Col Cliff Simons, Director of the Army War Studies Center and author of “Soldiers, Scouts and Spies: A Military history of the NZ Wars”
“I found the trip to the northern battlefields with Peter to be one of the most positive learning experiences in my long association with education. His insight, great depth of knowledge, humour, and the ability and the right to speak from multiple camps – Māori/Pakeha, military/civilian – make Peter the ultimate tour leader for such a trip. I sincerely recommend this tour to the northern battlefields.”
— Peter Glover, retired Teacher
“Brilliant tour! Loved it! Peter makes this era come alive and standing on these historic spots you can almost relive these moments in time. The beautiful scenery and his sense of humour are bonuses!”
— Briar McCallum, Sales Rep