About Us

Based in the Bay of Plenty township of Katikati, our welcoming team prides itself on excellent service and an intimate knowledge of everything our special little corner of New Zealand has to offer.

Based in the Bay of Plenty township of Katikati, our welcoming team prides itself on excellent service and an intimate knowledge of everything our special little corner of New Zealand has to offer

Owner Kate Pfennig moved back to New Zealand from the USA in 2011 after years of farming and more than two decades travelling the world with her husband and their three boys.

Kate purchased the Katikati Motel, which she ran for four and a half years, and launched ND Kiwi Tours to share her passion for travel and New Zealand with others. Her time working on a sheep and beef farm in North Dakota gave rise to the ‘ND’ in the ‘ND Kiwi Tours’ name. The farm was near the state capital, Bismarck, and she calls herself a North Dakota Kiwi.

Our tour company has grown and we now have three expert guides operating two comfortable air-conditioned vans. Our spacious 11-seater is ideal for larger groups, while our wheelchair-accessible van ensures we can offer a tour experience everyone can enjoy. All of our team is committed to sustainable tourism and we are proud to hold Qualmark accreditation recognising our consistent service standards and consideration for the environment.

During the cruise ship season we make regular trips to the Port of Tauranga to pick up cruise passengers for day tours exploring some of the most exciting attractions in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions. Small group day trips are run throughout the year, as well as specialised tours outside the region and to lesser-known spots that are off the beaten track.

We also provide a range of services for the local Western Bay of Plenty community. These include our Kate’s Kabs taxi service and Town Connector bus service, wheelchair-accessible van hire, Approved Total Mobility provider & ACC provider, to safety transport you to and from your destinations & self-contained RV parking in Katikati.

Get in touch today to discuss your dream holiday in New Zealand or your local transport needs.

Our Tours:
Te Puia cultural and geothermal experience

Tours are $225 per person. 
Children aged under five years old are free. Prices vary by season. 

Tour duration: 5-6 hours. 


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Day Tours: Te Puia cultural and geothermal experience

Whakarewarewa Living Geothermal Village

Tours are $225 per person. 
Children aged under five years old are free. Prices vary by season. 

Tour duration: 5-6 hours. 


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Day Tours: Whakarewarewa Living Geothermal Village

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Tours are $225 per person. 
Children aged under five years old are free. Prices vary by season. 

Tour duration: 5-6 hours. 


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Day Tours: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Hobbiton Movie Set

Tours are $225 per person. 
Children aged under five years old are free. Prices may vary by season. 

Tour duration: 5-6 hours. 


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Day Tours: Hobbiton Movie Set

wheelchair freindly tours

Your personally configured van and local tour driver are provided for only $750 per day.

Tour duration: by discussion – many groups opt for a tour lasting 5-6 hours.


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Accessible wheelchair-friendly tours for Tauranga cruise ship passengers

Private Charter Tours

The options are limitless, so get in touch today to discuss your ultimate day out. 

Price: $165 an hour (minimum five to six hours)


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Private Charter Tours

Other Services:
Kate's Kabs

Get around the Western Bay of Plenty in style with Kate’s Kabs – the safe, affordable and professional taxi service for Katikati, Waihi, Waihi Beach, Omokoroa the surrounding area. 
 

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Kate's Kabs

Town Connector Bus Service

The Town Connector is your friendly local bus service linking Katikati, Waihi and Waihi Beach. Operating on Thursdays.
 

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Town Connector Bus Service

Wheelchair Accessible Van Hire

To make things easier for those with disabilities, we offer a wheelchair accessible van for hire. The van is an 5 seat Ford Transit equipped with an easy to operate wheelchair lift.

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Wheelchair Accessible Van Hire

Disability Vehicle Rentals – Bay of Plenty

Everyone should have access to high-quality and comfortable rental vehicles.

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Disability Vehicle Rentals – Bay of Plenty

Bus and driver for events & sports teams

Our 24-seat bus plus driver is the perfect choice for larger groups that want safe and reliable transport to local events, weddings and sports matches.

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Bus and driver for events & sports teams

Customers say:

Just to say thank you to you and Peter – (hope I remembered his name correctly) – for the wonderful service you provided my family and I last Friday
We had an awesome time at the wedding and appreciated the flexible approach to time for pickup etc.
I couldn’t fault anything about our weekend in Katikati (except maybe the weather on the day but it was needed and better for the photos than brilliant sunshine!!!)

So once again thank you.

Debbie Howard

I had occasion to have Kate Pfennig from ND Kiwi Tours and Kate’s Kabs drive me to Auckland a few months ago and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Kate is a very courteous, caring and a very careful, considerate driver. I would happily recommend Kate for any trips around our local area and trips further afield.

Claire Franklin, Registered Financial Advisor
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