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Auckland Maori Tours EXTRA - Full DayAuckland Guided Maori Culture Tour EXTRA – full day - including the excellent Maori Cultural Performance at Auckland Museum.
On our full day Auckland Maori Culture Tour EXTRA you’ll experience te taha Maori or Maori side of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland). You’ll steep yourself in the tikanga (culture) of Te Ao Maori (the Maori world) at a Marae (community meeting place). You’ll learn about some of the Rangatira Maori (Maori leaders) who have shaped our nation.
You’ll discover a landscape rich with myths and legends and steeped in the history, both ancient and modern, of the tangata whenua (the people of the land). You’ll visit the region’s most important Maori landmarks and monuments.
On our full day Auckland Maori Culture Tour EXTRA your Kaiarahi Maori (Maori guide) is often our Company Director Ceillhe Tewhare Teneti Hema Sperath. Ceillhe is tangata whenua (one of the people of the land). She is a direct descendant of the Maori chiefs Patuone and his brother Tamati Waka Nene, both of whom shaped the Maori and colonial history of New Zealand. Ceillhe is well versed and experienced in Maori culture, traditions and history. She knows and loves Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Aotearoa (New Zealand) with the passion of a true insider and is equally passionate about sharing her culture and her turangawaewae (homeland) with you!
Visit the stunning Auckland Museum and the chance to see their great Maori Cultural Performance (extra entry fee included in the price). Here you will have the unique opportunity to experience the famous Haka War Dance and many other interesting things about Maori culture, plus explore Auckland Museum.
Auckland Guided Maori Culture Tour EXTRA (full day) highlights also include
• Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa, (the ancient forest of Tiriwa) the indigenous forest that covers the Waitakere Ranges to the west of Auckland. You’ll walk among unique indigenous trees and plants, learn their Maori names and their importance as both food and medicine. You’ll meet some of our shy bush-dwelling native birds. Hear the lore and legends of the bush.
• Te Taihauauru, the famous ‘Wild West Coast’ with its unique black sand beaches, windswept cliffs and roaring surf.
• Mount Victoria in Devonport, the final resting place of Patuone, one of the chief negotiators and signatories of Aotearoa/ New Zealand’s founding document.
• Tamaki Drive, one of the world's most beautiful city drives with its avenues of glorious native trees and views to the mystical island volcano, Rangitoto
• Maungawhau (Mount Eden) - see the city from the tallest and most dramatic of its ancient volcanoes, then walk on the edge of its beautiful, bush clad crater.
Auckland Maori Culture Tour EXTRA (full day) cost $295 per person.
Auckland Maori Culture Tour EXTRA (full day) includes pick up from Auckland Central, all transport, picnic lunch plus snacks and hot/cold drinks, full day Auckland Maori Culture Tour, plus all taxes and park fees.
Auckland Guided Maori Culture Tour EXTRA (full day) timeframe;
Pick up from your central Auckland accommodation at 9am and return at 5pm.
Please bring:
Walking shoes, sun hat, sunscreen, swimming gear (in summer), your camera and a smile
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