ABOUT US
The Seventh Generation is an ethical business dedicated to the beauty and conservation of our wonderful nature.
THE SEVENTH GENERATION
The Seventh Generation is your local expert guide for Akaroa and the surrounding wildside. Let us bring you on a one-of-a-kind tour that allows you to become a participant in the places you visit and the stories that are told. Visit some of the most historic sites and nature conservation projects in New Zealand. Find out about the locals that are taking on species loss and bringing about an ecological recovery across a whole landscape. Learn about farmers who are placing the environment first and are reaping the economic rewards. We don’t want our tours to be a standard tourist experience, but rather to open up to you a philosophy that is leading a world class conservation operation. You may arrive expecting sightseeing, but you will leave with a new sense of hope and inspiration for the future. The Seventh Generation is an ethical business, grounded on the values of love of nature, love of history, and a love for the future of this earth. Profits from the ticket fees will contribute to the ongoing protection of our natural environment.
OUR VALUES
UNDERSTANDING
We tell stories from the past to create a deep understanding of the present and vision for the future.
EDUCATION
We teach you about what makes this part of the world so special.
CONNECTION
Let us take you to special places to share their beauty and develop a sense of connection.
INSPIRATION
We believe in the importance of telling positive and inspiring stories.
ENGAGEMENT
We offer a one-of-a-kind experience in which you can participate and engage.
Marie Haley
What does the future look like?
Marie is the founder and guide of The Seventh Generation. She was born and raised on Banks Peninsula, as a seventh generation direct decedent of Akaroa’s very first French settler. She grew up on the family farm following in the footsteps of her Grandfather, and his Grandfather before. Early in her life, she developed a love for nature and was immersed in the outstanding beauty of the landscapes surrounding her. From the age of six she knew that she would devote her life to the conservation of native species and protection of the incredible beauty of New Zealand. In her work as a wildlife ranger and wildside coordinator, this dream has become reality. With The Seventh Generation, she wants to share her passion and knowledge with other people to provide a deeper understanding and local connection to the history and nature of her special place.
