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Scenic Maori Cultural Tour Of Waiheke Island With Lunch

New To The Site! Waiheke Island, New Zealand

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5 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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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).

What's Included

  • Lunch All tastings, and lunch at 372 with a glass of wine.
  • Any additional food or drinks not expressly mentioned.
  • Ferry Tickets to the Island
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Matiatia Bay
Auckland, New Zealand

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Waiheke Island

9.40 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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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waiheke Island

10.15 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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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Batch Winery

11am – 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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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Three Seven Two

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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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waiheke Island

The 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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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Scenic Maori Cultural Tour Of Waiheke Island With Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • LunchAll tastings, and lunch at 372 with a glass of wine.
  • Any additional food or drinks not expressly mentioned.
  • Ferry Tickets to the Island

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).

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