Auckland Maori Luxury Tour

TIME Unlimited Tours delivers an unforgettable cultural tour by helping visitors gain a sense of place where Maori culture is integrated into the tour with you and your interest levels at the centre of experience. This tour gives you the chance to experience Auckland like a local through the eyes of a passionate guide, who can share their cultural knowledge and upbringing along with special aspects of the Maori culture.

The tour also features culturally significant locations in the Auckland area. This is a great opportunity for you to satisfy your curiosity and love for discovering indigenous cultures, while in a small group setting, or as a private option (this can be booked as a separate tour). Enabling you to ask all the questions you want which is encouraged as a two-way dialogue for better awareness and to promote understanding of New Zealand’ indigenous Maori Culture. TIME Unlimited Tours shares Maori Culture in a culturally safe way so it is not the best-kept secret but instead remembered for its unique qualities as a living culture. Maori culture is a unique point of difference for those wanting to experience the real New Zealand. During the tour, you will learn about Maori history as well as aspects of modern life, which integrates many of the traditions of the past into today’s New Zealand way of life.

During our Auckland Maori Tour you will see…

In Auckland City and Devonport:

• Great views of several ancient volcanoes in the Auckland volcanic field
• Marvel at the architecture of Auckland Museum, one of New Zealand’s most beautiful buildings as you drive through the Auckland Domain
• Drive through the suburb of Parnell, restored in the old colonial style and with many beautiful mansions, and along the waterfront of Tamaki Drive to see several of the stunning beaches
• Mission Bay, arguably Auckland’s most well-known beach with lovely golden sand and safe swimming
• Great views along Tamaki Drive with its avenues of native trees and of the famous Waitemata Harbour, which in Maori means "sparkling waters", the Hauraki Gulf and the mystical island volcano Rangitoto Island
• The Auckland Harbour Bridge, spanning the Waitemata Harbour with its sparkling blue waters dotted with white sails
• Devonport, the picturesque old North Shore marine village nestled in the shadow of historic Mount Victoria with great cafes and boutiques. In Devonport you will see Takarunga (Mount Victoria) with stunning views back across to Auckland city. Takarunga is also the final resting place of Patuone, one of the chief negotiators and signatories of Aotearoa/ New Zealand’s founding document. Patuone is one of Ceillhe Tewhare Teneti Sperath (Director of TIME Unlimited Tours) direct ancestors

Auckland's West Coast and Waitakere Ranges:

• Drive through Titirangi (Maori for Fringe of Heaven), the artists’ enclave on the Manukau Harbour
• The Arataki Visitor Centre at the gateway to Auckland's famous West Coast with its very interesting displays and magnificent views over the Manukau Harbour
• Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa, (ancient forest of Tiriwa) the indigenous forest covering the Waitakere Ranges to the west of Auckland. Walk among unique indigenous trees and plants, learn their Maori names and their importance as both food and medicine. Meet some of our shy bush-dwelling native birds. Hear the lore and legends of the bush
• Spectacular ocean vistas along Auckland’s wild West Coast in our famous Waitakere Ranges
• Unique indigenous flora and fauna
• Te Taihauuru (the famous ‘Wild West Coast’) with its unique and spectacular black sand beaches, windswept cliffs and roaring surf
• We visit the most stunning of all the black sand beaches on Auckland's famous West Coast!
• Ancient native rainforest including our New Zealand Christmas Trees (Pohutukawa Trees) and our amazing Kauri Trees, some of the world's great trees.

Rate Information: (NZ$)

Rates per Adult (NZ$)

Low Season (1 April – 30 September) - $275*

High Season (1 October – 31 March) - $295*

*Lunch included in rate

Children 4-11 years 50% off adult price

This Tour is available for a minimum of 2 people. If you would like to make a booking for one person click here to enquire.

Tour Type: Small Group Tour

View our Additional Information section below for a breakdown on the difference between Small Group Tours and Private tours, along with all inclusions explained.