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Scenic Maori Cultural Tour Of Waiheke Island With Lunch
Waiheke Island, North Island, New Zealand
$265.83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Immerse yourself in the unique traditions and customs of the fascinating Maori culture with our amazing tours! Explore the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Waiheke Island. Our tours are led by a local Maori guide who will share his (Whakapapa) ancestry and weave stories of land wars and present-day Maori life, all interwoven with wine, food (kai), and stories (Korero) and Song (Waiata).
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Scenic Maori Cultural Tour Of Waiheke Island With Lunch
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 15 minutes
- All tastings, and lunch at 372 with a glass of wine.
- Ferry Tickets to the Island
- Any additional food or drinks not expressly mentioned.
Meeting point
Waiheke Wine Tours LTD is located on Waiheke Island, so you must take the 9am ferry from Auckland to reach the meeting point. Your tour guide will be waiting for you at 9:40am at Pier 2 of the Matiatia ferry terminal on Waiheke Island.
Return details
Waiheke Wine Tours LTD is located on Waiheke Island, so you must take the 9am ferry from Auckland to reach the meeting point. Your tour guide will be waiting for you at 9:40am at Pier 2 of the Matiatia ferry terminal on Waiheke Island.
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Waiheke Island9.40 am –Upon your arrival at Waiheke Island, Paora will greet you, marking the beginning of your journey with a karakia (blessing) at Matiatia Bay.
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Waiheke Island10.15 am – Join Paora for a Sacred Sites Tour around Waiheke Island. He will share the rich history of the Māori people, their arrival, and their life on the island. You will also see ancestral pō (statues) and marvel at Waiheke Island's incredible scenery, including villages, beaches, medicinal plants, and birds.
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Batch Winery11am – Visit Batch Winery for wine tastings while enjoying incredible views out to Auckland City, Whangapaora, and The Coromandel, all from the highest point on Waiheke Island, overlooking north-facing, sun-soaked hillsides of vines, including terraces of traditional elegant grape varieties.
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12pm Enjoy lunch at Three Seven Two, an award-winning restaurant located right across from the beautiful Onetangi Beach, where whales, orcas, dolphins, and stingrays roam. While savouring a glass of wine with your meal, you will hear further commentary about this part of the island. After lunch, you will take a short walk as Paora shares more stories about the history of this beach and the adjacent islands.
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Waiheke IslandThe tour will conclude with more commentary on sacred sites and a blessing to send you off. You can then catch the ferry back or be dropped off in Oneroa to continue exploring, shopping or enjoying the village. You can catch the 3pm ferry back to Auckland.
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Scenic Maori Cultural Tour Of Waiheke Island With Lunch
Waiheke Island, North Island, New Zealand
$265.83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!