Our Tour
The Northern War Tour offers an insight into an often untold part of NZ History. You will walk the battle sites, re-live the era, and learn of life on the frontier.
This is a tour that not only addresses the military aspects of conflict, but also looks at how life was lived in the early contact period of the North. The commentary includes discussion on strategy and tactics for Māori and British, the evolution of the Gunfighter Pa, Māori military engineering and the leadership abilities of Māori Chiefs and British Commanders.
A key aspect of this tour also involves how life was lived on the frontier for both Māori and Pakeha. The tour guide will tell you about the significance of the Christian Missionaries, especially the Anglican Church Missionary Society. He will introduce you to the Whalers, the Traders, the Soldiers and the Sailors. You will hear about the critical role women played in this period, the hardships they faced, their tenacity and the influence of both Māori and Pakeha women in turbulent times.
The clash of cultures is most evident in differing view-points on Crime and Punishment, for example – utu versus flogging
Tour Information
Two Day Tours
Our tour pickups are from Auckland City, North Shore, Warkworth and Whangarei. If you require a different pick up location, we are happy to discuss further – please let us know via our Contact form.
Paihia Pickup (one and a half day tour only)
We also offer a local, one and a half day tour. Please refer to pricing guide below for cost.
Northern War Tour Pricing
Warkworth, North Shore and Whangarei Region Pickup
Auckland City Pickup
Paihia Pickup
(one and a half day tour only)
$390
Per Person (Single)
Two-day tour
Overnight in superior accommodation in Paihia
Tours run Monday-Tuesday or Thursday-Friday, dependent on numbers
Minimum of 5 per tour, maximum number of 7
Tour cost doesn’t include meals
$550
Per Person (Single)
Two-day tour
Overnight in superior accommodation in Paihia
Tours can be scheduled anytime - dependent on a minimum number of 4 (8 person maximum)
Tour cost doesn’t include meals
Payment to be made through iSite Sky City who will give a voucher for passengers to be presented to the tour guide on pick up.
Confirmation of Place will be determined by iSite Sky City who will notify the Tour Company and Guide. Time and day of departure will then be finalized. In most cases this will be the following day.
$195
Per Person (Single)
One and a half day tour (no accommodation required)
Minimum of 6 per tour. Maximum of 8.
Tour cost doesn’t include meals
$370
Per Person (Couple)
Two-day tour
Overnight in superior accommodation in Paihia
Tours run Monday-Tuesday or Thursday-Friday, dependent on numbers
Minimum of 5 per tour, maximum number of 7
Tour cost doesn’t include meals
Please indicate if booking as couple and require shared accommodation
$530
Per Person (Couple)
Two-day tour
Overnight in superior accommodation in Paihia
Tours can be scheduled anytime - dependent on a minimum number of 4 (8 person maximum)
Tour cost doesn’t include meals
Payment to be made through iSite Sky City who will give a voucher for passengers to be presented to the tour guide on pick up.
Confirmation of Place will be determined by iSite Sky City who will notify the Tour Company and Guide. Time and day of departure will then be finalized. In most cases this will be the following day.
Please indicate if booking as couple and require shared accommodation