Auckland Maori Tours – Full Day

Auckland Maori Culture Tours (full day) so you can experience the taha Maori or Maori side of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland). You’ll discover a landscape rich with Maori myths and legends and steeped in the history, both ancient and modern, of the tangata whenua (the people of the land).

On our full day Auckland Maori Culture Tours 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 her native region with the passion of a true insider and is equally passionate about sharing her culture and her turangawaewae (homeland) with you! But all our Maori guides are equally passionate and knowledgeable about their Maori culture!

Experience this magnificent city with its 48 volcanoes, as well as the amazing West Coast with us as we host throughout this Auckland Maori Tour.

Be amazed by spectacular views of both the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, dramatic views from the top of several volcanoes, explore untamed coastline, black as well as golden sand beaches, subtropical rainforest with the famous Kauri trees, plus unique indigenous flora and fauna. On our Auckland Maori Tours you will see why Auckland is known as one of the world’s most beautiful cities and regions! Not only this but it is also the largest Polynesian city with a great variety of cultures from across the Pacific all merged into one here in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Our Auckland Maori Tours show you the very best Auckland has to offer and it combines the sights of the Auckland Half Day Tour and a West Coast Tour into one amazing full day experience, plus as an added bonus you have the opportunity to learn a lot from your indigenous Maori guide about our local Maori culture.

Discover why Auckland is repeatedly named one of the best places in the world to live!

During our Auckland Maori Tour you will see…

In Auckland City and Devonport:

• Maungawhau (Mount Eden), Auckland’s most famous volcano, with magnificent 360 degree views of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) from the tallest and most dramatic of its ancient volcanoes with expansive views of both the Pacific Ocean in the East and the Tasman Sea to the West. If you wish, you can also walk around the edge of its beautiful, bush clad crater with breath-taking views.
• Drive through Auckland Domain and marvel at the archirecture of Auckland Museum, one of New Zealand’s most beautiful buildings;
• Continue with a drive through the suburb of Parnell, restored in the old colonial style and with many beautiful mansions. From here, drive along the waterfront of Tamaki Drive to see several of the stunning beaches (including iconic Mission Bay) along Auckland's shoreline where locals come out to play;
• 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:

• 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 the 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 teh world's great trees.

Auckland Maori Tours full day) include

Free pick up from Auckland central, all transport, a fully guided personal Auckland Tour with your Maori guide, snacks, hot/cold drinks and a great picnic lunch! Also includes all taxes and park fees.

Timeframe: Pick at 9am from your Auckland City accommodation and return around 5pm.

Auckland Maori Culture Tour (full day) costs $245 per person and includes pick up from Auckland Central, all transport, picnic lunch (!), snacks and hot/cold drinks, plus all taxes and park fees. We will you you 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