Explore Tauranga, coastal Bay of Plenty, stunning photo opp. sites, Elms Historic Homestead, Kiwifruit, Maori battle sites

Gidday, My name is Toby, I am a young old New Zealander. I grew up on an isolated sheep farm in the middle of our unique country, that is unlike any other in the world. My passions are: *meeting people from other countries/cultures that have diverse views setting us up for robust conversations lol. *paddling my outrigger canoe on the seas and lakes that are just a stones throw from where I reside. * travelling to new and exciting destinations, or to ones that I have discovered before that I really like. In July I spent a month in California (and old faithful destination of mine) and the UK, a brand new and totally surprising destination in a positive way * I am passionate about our indigenous Maori culture and it's roots (Hawaiiki nui), the dynamic geology of this young piece of earth that us Kiwis live upon, the history of recent colonisation, mainly by the English and Scottish, and New Zealand in the present day. * I like to follow and support the lives and achievements of my two grown sons, both of whom have significant Maori blood coursing through their veins. *I am knowledgable about our economy, flora and fauna and conservation efforts with regards to these, our population diversity (mind you there is only 5 million of us in an area just tad bigger than the UK). I love to share my knowledge in an entertaining manner to visitors to New Zealand from overseas countries, as well as of course New Zealanders. Our Port of Tauranga, where cruise ships where once again will be visiting later this year is just 60 minutes drive from the iconic tourist destination of Rotorua, famous in NZ for Geothermal activity (Geysers, mudpools, hot mineral baths), beautiful lakes and Native Forests and the centre for Maori cultural performances. I live just 500 m from the terminal for the cruise ships making it easy for me to retrieve you and your family, partner and/or friends once you have disembarked. I am relatively young compared to many Tour operators bringing more energy and vibrancy (humour??) to the role of a tour guide. Undergraduate in Horticulture and Science. Current affairs nut. Coastal Yachtmasters ticket. Avid student of Polynesian/Maori history and legends P endorsement (i.e. I am licensed by the NZ Govt authority to drive vehicles that carry paying passengers.) Port of Tauranga induction for all zones of the Port. Extremely skilled waterman with lifesaving certificates. There are no restrictions on the New Zealand experiences that I can be a guide for you, except the time that we have available.