THE OWNER

Brigid Ormond, owner-operator of Long Island Tours, has lived and farmed the land all her life. Her knowledge of the land and the relationships she has built up with the people make her the perfect person to plan your itinerary and create a tour that is perfect for you.

“Let me take you to the real Hawkes Bay. People and places that are unforgettable, extraordinarily beautiful, and have a fascinating history.”

The tours outlined in our tours section are defined to make booking easier – they can easily be altered. Our main activities are listed below, however, we have many other alternatives. The more information we have about the customer the better their various interests can be satisfied.

Our main activities include:
Maori Culture & Heritage • Wine & Food • Trout Fishing • River Kayaking • Artists in their studios • Farms • Gardens, Scenic & Bush Walks • 4 Wheel Drive Trek • Rafting & Hunting • Sea Jet Boating & Horse Treks

The areas we cover: all of Hawke’s Bay including Central & Northern (Te Urewera National Park, Lake Waikaremona and Mahia Peninsula).

Long Island Tours holds a Guiding Concession from the Department of Conservation. Guides hold current first aid certificates

Please contact us with any questions, comments or booking requests.

NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand (Aotearoa) has a population of 4 million people spread between two main islands; the North Island and the South Island.

New Zealand is an independent democracy and member of the British Commonwealth with its own parliament which meets in Wellington, the capital. The currency is the New Zealand, or Kiwi dollar.
HAWKE’S BAYMap of New Zealand

The Region of Hawkes Bay (Heretaunga) is on the east coast of the North Island. The local airport is at Napier (population 57,000), which is an Art Deco center. Napier is an hours flight or five hour drive from Auckland or Wellington and has a temperate Mediterranean style climate.

Hawke’s Bay is renowned for its fresh produce, numerous wineries with their fine vintages, sparkling beaches, great fishing, spectacular rivers and countryside.