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Waiheke Island History and Heritage Tour 20% OFF
Waiheke Island, North Island, New Zealand
$291.26
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Waiheke Island History and Heritage Tour provides an insightful journey through the rich culture and history of Waiheke. Guided by a local expert, this tour offers unique perspectives from the indigenous Māori community.
- 🌊 Begin with an orientation showcasing stunning sea views of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City, and the Pacific Ocean.
- 🏖️ Visit pristine white sand beaches while learning about the history and stories of the locations you explore.
- 🗿 Discover the focal point of the Māori community and delve into the significance of traditional carving and tattooing.
- 📚 Gain insights into the revitalization of the Māori language and the impact of colonization on Māori culture.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local café, featuring delightful food and coffee.
- 🌿 Experience a guided walk through native bush, where your guide discusses traditional and medicinal uses of native plants.
- 🏞️ Ascend to the summit of a pa (fortified village) site, exploring archaeological remains like kumara pits, shell middens, and defensive terraces.
- 🐦 Spot native birds such as tui, kereru, and piwakawaka during your adventure.
- 🚌 Your guide offers a drop-off at the wharf for the return 4pm ferry or Oneroa village for a leisurely exploration.
- 💬 English-speaking guide included for an enriching experience.
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Waiheke Island History and Heritage Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- Expert local guide
- Wine and olive oil tasting
- Lunch
- Ferry to/from Waiheke Island. Tickets can be purchased from us at $42/adult return.
Meeting point
Your tour begins on Waiheke Island. We do not do hotel pickups. If you are travelling from Auckland on the 9am ferry, your guide will be holding a sign and standing on your left as you leave the ferry at Waiheke Island (approximately 9.45am).
Return details
Your tour begins on Waiheke Island. We do not do hotel pickups. If you are travelling from Auckland on the 9am ferry, your guide will be holding a sign and standing on your left as you leave the ferry at Waiheke Island (approximately 9.45am).
Spend a day exploring Waiheke Island from a Māori perspective. First is an orientation around Waiheke taking in stunning sea views of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City and the Pacific Ocean. You will visit pristine white sand beaches and hear the history and stories of the places you visit and see. You will visit the focal point of the Māori community on Waiheke, learn about the significance and importance of carving and traditional tattooing, the revitalisation of Māori language and the impact of colonisation on Māori people.
Lunch is at a local cafe with delicious food and coffee.
During a guided walk through native bush, your guide will explain the traditional and medicinal Māori uses of native plants and take you to the summit of a pa (fortified village) site with archaeological remains of kumara pits, shell middens and defensive terraces. You will also likely see our native birds tui, kereru and piwakawaka.
Your guide will drop you back to the wharf in time for the return 4pm ferry. Or, if you wish to stay on the island longer you can be dropped in Oneroa, the main village and make your own way back to the ferry by either a 15 minute walk or short bus ride.
Lunch is at a local cafe with delicious food and coffee.
During a guided walk through native bush, your guide will explain the traditional and medicinal Māori uses of native plants and take you to the summit of a pa (fortified village) site with archaeological remains of kumara pits, shell middens and defensive terraces. You will also likely see our native birds tui, kereru and piwakawaka.
Your guide will drop you back to the wharf in time for the return 4pm ferry. Or, if you wish to stay on the island longer you can be dropped in Oneroa, the main village and make your own way back to the ferry by either a 15 minute walk or short bus ride.
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Waiheke Island History and Heritage Tour 20% OFF
Waiheke Island, North Island, New Zealand
$291.26
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!