We found this tour doing an online search of Auckland tour Companies and were certainly glad we did. The tour is affordable at 178 per person, which is an excellent price comparatively, (coupons are available as well) and is hosted by a sheep farmer and his wife who are very friendly, make visitors feel at home, and are extremely knowledgeable.
My wife and I were on our honeymoon from the US and were visiting Auckland and wanted a day of exploration. With this tour we were able to see many country attractions such as some spectacular views at a national park, a honey farming establishment, a native arts and crafts store, and an extensive sheep farm.
We were made to feel at home and the host even allowed us to play with her sheep and many other animals as well as making us homemade Pavlova, a native desert. The hosts are knowledgeable about the country and the attractions throughout. The tour operator also treated us to lunch which was a great meal at a country cafe.
All in all, the Coast to Coast Tour was an experience we will not soon forget at an affordable price. Further it lasts most of the day and the hosts do all they can to give the passengers their moneys' worth. It gets my highest recommendation.