Walkers on the broad sands of Baylys Beach beneath Northland's coastal cliffs

Private tours · Northland & Auckland

A road trip through
our corner of the world.

Discover the places, stories and unique corners of New Zealand with your own Kiwi guide.

BAYLYS BEACH, NORTHLAND

Peter outdoors beside a sculpture, surrounded by native greenery — PETER CURNO · YOUR GUIDE

Your guide, Peter Curno

Good company.
Great places.

Kia ora, I’m Peter. I’m a Kiwi guide based between Auckland and Whangārei, and The Blue Yonder Touring Co. is my way of sharing the places I love.

My speciality is Northland — its wild coastlines, kauri forests and harbour towns. I also offer private Auckland day tours. We’ll shape your trip around your interests, with time to enjoy the stops along the way.

★★★★★Consistently rated five stars by guests on ToursByLocals.

Where shall we go?

A starting point for your own private trip.

Peter and his friend beside Tāne Mahuta, showing the enormous scale of its trunk — Peter and friend on their maiden visit to Tāne Mahuta many moons ago.

01 / WEST COAST & KAURI

Hokianga & the Kauri Coast

Explore the Kauri Museum, drive onto Baylys Beach, then visit Tāne Mahuta and the beautiful Hokianga Harbour. Experience Manea Footprints of Kupe, where storytelling and live performance bring Kupe’s journey and Hokianga’s Māori heritage to life. Stay overnight and give this special part of Northland the time it deserves.

Two visitors seated in a giant polished kauri display at the Kauri Museum — The Kauri Museum - Matakohe

A Māori performer holding a paddle at Manea Footprints of Kupe, with Hokianga Harbour and sand dunes behind him — Manea Footprints of Kupe

Golden sand dunes across the turquoise Hokianga Harbour, framed by flax — Hokianga Harbour

A sandboarder sliding down the dunes beside Hokianga Harbour — Sandboarding - Hokianga

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A woman sharing a cultural experience aboard a waka with visitors in the Bay of Islands — Aboard a waka - Bay of Islands

This photo of Bay of Islands is courtesy of Tripadvisor.

02 / HARBOURS & ISLANDS

The Bay of Islands

Head north for coastal scenery, seaside towns and an overnight escape. We can plan time on the water, or combine the Bay of Islands with Hokianga for a longer journey.

The Hole in the Rock surrounded by deep blue sea beneath a clear blue sky — The Hole in the Rock - Bay of Islands

Carved meeting house at Waitangi Treaty Grounds beside the harbour — Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Bay of Islands

The Duke of Marlborough illuminated at night, framed by waterfront trees — Duke of Marlborough - Russell

Colourful ceramic columns and mosaic paving at the Hundertwasser Toilets in Kawakawa — A wee stop…at the world-famous Hundertwasser Toilets in Kawakawa.

Ask about the Bay of Islands

Auckland’s Sky Tower and city skyline at dusk — AUCKLAND AT DUSK

03 / CITY & COAST

Auckland, your way

A private day exploring Auckland and its surroundings. Harbour views, One Tree Hill, neighbourhood stops or the wild west coast — we’ll find the right mix for you.