Excursions & day trips

Maori culture experience tour

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 6 hours

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Do this because

Visit Bastion Point, also known as MJ Savage Memorial, One Tree Hill, Winter Gardens, and Mount Eden Volcano
Learn about Maori history, language, Hongi (Maori Greetings) of Tangata Whenua (people of the land)
Try a temporary Moko (tattoo), musical instrument, play some games, and see the famous Haka dance

What to expect

Book this day trip around Auckland City to learn about the Indigenous people and culture of New Zealand.

The tour starts with a pickup from Auckland Central Business District (CBD) and you'll see some of the most iconic spots related to Maori history. You will visit Bastion Point, also known as MJ Savage Memorial, One Tree Hill, Winter Gardens, and Mount Eden Volcano, where you’ll be able to see amazing views over the Hauraki Gulf.

In this tour, learn about the history, language, Hongi (Maori Greetings) of Tangata Whenua (people of the land). You can also try a temporary Moko (tattoo), see the famous Haka (the traditional Maori dance of war), and get a hands-on experience of our traditional musical instruments and authentic games played by our ancestors. When the tour ends, you will be dropped off back at your hotel in Auckland CBD.

What's included

Pickup and dropoff from Auckland Central Business District
Snacks and water

Where

Meeting point:

Pick up from your hotels in Auckland Central Business District. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator

What to remember

If you choose the option "infant with seat", the local operator will provide the child seat for you. Otherwise, for "infant without seat" your kids have to sit on your lap
Please confirm your pickup time and location with the local operator prior to the tour. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking

Provider

Auckland & Beyond Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 75% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 2 days before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

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