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Waiheke Island Private History and Heritage Tour
Waiheke Island, North Island, New Zealand
$456.22
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Waiheke Island Private History and Heritage Tour offers an in-depth exploration of the island through the lens of its indigenous culture. This unique experience provides insights into the local Māori community, history, and natural beauty of Waiheke.
- 🌊 Begin your journey with stunning sea views of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City, and the Pacific Ocean during an orientation around Waiheke.
- 🏖️ Visit pristine white sand beaches while learning the rich history and stories of the locations you explore.
- 🪶 Discover the focal point of the Māori community on Waiheke and gain insights into the significance of carving and traditional tattooing.
- 📚 Learn about the revitalization of the Māori language and the impact of colonization on the Māori people.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local café, featuring a variety of tasty food and coffee options.
- 🌿 Participate in a guided walk through native bush, where your expert guide will share traditional and medicinal uses of native plants.
- 🏞️ Reach the summit of a pa (fortified village) site, viewing archaeological remains of kumara pits, shell middens, and defensive terraces.
- 🐦 Keep an eye out for native birds such as tui, kereru, and piwakawaka during your adventure.
- ⏳ Your guide ensures timely return to the wharf for the 4pm ferry, or you can choose to be dropped off in Oneroa to explore further.
- 💵 Optional wine and olive oil tasting available at an extra cost, not exceeding $50.
- 🚢 Ferry tickets for the round trip to Waiheke Island can be purchased from the guide at $42 per adult.
By choosing Tinggly, you share the beauty of Māori culture and the stunning landscapes of Waiheke Island through a sustainable gift experience, delivered instantly via e-voucher. With no expiration date on vouchers and a world of choices, your loved ones can savor this adventure whenever they wish.
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Waiheke Island Private History and Heritage Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- Expert local guide
- Lunch
- Wine and olive oil tasting (optional cost will not exceed $50)
- 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 with your private group exploring Waiheke Island from a Māori perspective. First is an orientation to Waiheke taking in stunning sea views of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City and the Pacific Ocean. 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 take 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.
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 take 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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Waiheke Island Private History and Heritage Tour
Waiheke Island, North Island, New Zealand
$456.22
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!