WELCOME TO KEA HERITAGE TOURS

"Revealing the stories of our heritage"

 

"Thank you for making what would have been a lovely trip because of scenery alone a very unique one because of your knowledge and passion for New Zealand..."  Susan, USA Mar. 2011

"We had a great time with you and appreciated your humor and knowledge very much! Thanks again for such great service, companionship and guidance for a big part of our NZ vacation!"  John, Boston, USA Jan. 2011

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Kea Heritage Tours (New Zealand) will show you the highlights of the West Coast of the South Island and make your holiday one you will remember forever. Enjoy our fantastic MULTI DAY TOURS following the ancient greenstone trails of the Maori, or walk the pathways of our pioneers. You can also choose from one of our many DAY TOURS, departing daily from Greymouth or our TRAVEL ADVENTURES to great places in NZ and further afield. Experience the best of guided travel and the West Coast with us.           
MULTI - DAY TOURS Organised multi-day adventures



PATHWAYS OF THE PIONEERS

    

RAILING WEST - From Auckland to the West Coast by train.  Return by air

Calling all train enthusiasts, or those that just enjoy train travel.  Make the most of the magnificent Central North Island mountain scenery - Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, Tongariro, the South Island's Kaikouras and the Southern Alps.  From Auckland begin with “The Overlander”, the Interislander Ferry across Cook Strait and then the TranzCoastal and TranzAlpine trains to the stunning West Coast.          

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TE ARA POUNAMU - Ancient Greenstone Trails of the Maori
4 day / 3 night tour from Greymouth to Queenstown exploring the route that was followed for hundreds of years by Maori traders seeking precious New Zealand Jade greenstone.           

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PATHWAYS OF THE PIONEERS - The Explorers, Goldminers and Pioneers
4 day / 3 night tour from Queenstown to Greymouth exploring the route with its awe-inspiring scenery and colourful history dating back to the goldfield pioneers.

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PUNAKAIKI & THE GLACIER ICE WALK - A NEW 'West Coast Revealed' Package  3 day / 2 night tour from of the West Coast's coastal route including the world famous Coast road and a GLACIER ICE WALK in Franz Josef!

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RUNNING HOT AND COLD - From steaming hot pools to ice cold glacier
A two day/one night tour from Christchurch or an overnight tour from Greymouth.  Walk the glacial valley for stunning views of the river of ice that is the Franz Josef Glacier.    Soak in the Franz Josef hot pools in the midst of the forest & under the stars.    Stay one night in 4 star Franz Josef accommodation.

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SHORT / DAY TOURS 1/2 day and full day tours

SHANTYTOWN GOLDSTRIKE TOUR

TWIN GLACIERS AND LAKE MATHESON

PUNAKAIKI AND THE PANCAKE ROCKS  MONTEITHS HERITAGE TRAIL 

 

PUNAKAIKI & THE PANCAKE ROCKS - A Wild Coast Eco Tour
A 1/2 day tour of the the famous 'Coast Road' to Punakaiki and the Paparoa National Park is one of the most beautiful in the country and follows part of the ancient Greenstone Trails, used by Maori for centuries in search of Pounamu (jade).   

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SHANTYTOWN GOLDSTRIKE TOUR - Exploring the Heart of New Zealand
Shantytown, where history comes alive in a recreation of an early gold-mining township. Ride the old steam train, explore the Chinese dwellings and climb to the lookout. 

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TWIN GLACIERS AND LAKE MATHESON - Snow, Ice and the Tears of Hukatere
A full day tour that lets you get up close and hear the glaciers creaking and cracking as they constantly grind down the valleys.

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MONTEITHS HERITAGE TRAIL - Tasting the Character of the Coast 
Experience the way 'Coasters view the world! Start the afternoon with a Monteith's Brewery Tour, and then let us take the wheel as we follow the old trail of thirsty miners up the Grey Valley. 

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DENNISTON DAY TOUR - A West Coast Revealed Package
Visit Denniston, the once bustling coal town and location of the best selling books by Jenny Patrick, 'Denniston Rose' and 'Heart of Coal'. The tour also lets you explore the other icons of the Buller region including the magnificent Coast Road, Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks, Tauranga Bay Seal colony, and Westport's Coaltown Museum. 

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KEA TOUR CHARTERS  Private and group charters

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BOOK NOW!  Customised tours departing regularly.

Kea West Coast Tours can also cater for Private Tours and Group Charters to take you and your guests to the most beautiful, unique and fascinating places around the South Island. For this, we have two comfortable coaches available. 

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KEA TRAVEL ADVENTURES  Exploring unique places in New Zealand

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BOOK NOW!  Travel adventures departing soon.

Every year Kea Tours offer several Kea Travel Adventures which are customised tours to some of New Zealand's best spots. We also travel to other parts of the world to explore. Some will be popular holiday destinations and others will be places on the 'path less travelled'!  Read more >>

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