See the best sights of Auckland and its amazing West Coast
View from North Shore back across the Harbour Bridge to Auckland City
Drive across and admire the view from Auckland's iconic Harbour Bridge
Drive along Auckland's beautiful shorefront drive with the Pacific Ocean / Waitemata Harbour lapping at its shores
See Auckland's most well-known city beach
See Auckland's second-largest volcano and an outside view of one of Auckland's icons, the beautiful architecture of Auckland Museum
Great views across the Waitemata Harbour and back to Downtown Auckland
Arataki Visitor Centre at the gateway to Auckland's Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
One of New Zealand's most iconic beaches wqith its amazing and fine volcanic sand and roaring surf
Karekare is a beautiful waterfall in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges and very iconic
Pass through the nice suburb of Swanson on the way back to Auckland City
Auckland Maori Tour
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
09:00 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
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Return Details :
• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Aucklands amazing volcanoes, historic Devonport and the Waitakere ranges with its subtropical rainforest and black sand beaches, all through the eyes of an indigenous guide. Marvel at views of Maungawhau (Mount eden) plus Takarunga (Mount victoria) to see some of Aucklands ancient volcanoes. Learn about Maori culture, myths and legends as well as the ancestors who shaped this land. Visit Auckland and its stunning West Coast Waitakere ranges. The tour includes a gourmet lunch and luxury transport.
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Itinerary:
See the best sights of Auckland and its amazing West Coast
View from North Shore back across the Harbour Bridge to Auckland City
Drive across and admire the view from Auckland's iconic Harbour Bridge
Drive along Auckland's beautiful shorefront drive with the Pacific Ocean / Waitemata Harbour lapping at its shores
See Auckland's most well-known city beach
See Auckland's second-largest volcano and an outside view of one of Auckland's icons, the beautiful architecture of Auckland Museum
Great views across the Waitemata Harbour and back to Downtown Auckland
Arataki Visitor Centre at the gateway to Auckland's Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
One of New Zealand's most iconic beaches wqith its amazing and fine volcanic sand and roaring surf
Karekare is a beautiful waterfall in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges and very iconic
Pass through the nice suburb of Swanson on the way back to Auckland City
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Lunch and snacks
- Luxury air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver/guide
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 4 years
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Dress code is smart casual
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements (note min pax number is only 2). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour does not operate on Christmas Day
Traveler Reviews
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Breviss was a superb guide. Yes, we saw some great things (1,000 year old Kauri tree!!), but more importantly we left with a greater appreciation of and respect for the Maori culture. Thank you.
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This was a great overview of all that Auckland has to offer with the Māori culture at its core. The guide was steeped in the city’s history and native Māori. I was hoping for a bit more of the life of the Māori people and culture before the European explorers arrived. But overall, well done.
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Ceilhe was a wonderful tour guide, as she not only knew Auckland and its environs well, but she talked a lot about her Maori heritage. We learned so much from her and especially liked our visit with her to the Auckland in Museum. It was a wonderful introduction to New Zealand!
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The tour was good, allthough we had bigger expectations. Good tourguides as well and so was the bus. All concidered the price was a little too much and €150 a person would be a better price for a tour like this and the €237,= a person we have paid was really way overpriced.
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The tour was not what was advertised. While there were charming aspects and the guides were friendly, the stops and the information included didn't line up with what was indicated as the tour. For example, we did not go to several of the places listed, nor did we see the cultural things indicated in the photos. While we had a nice time, it was not worth the price paid, and we were left a bit disappointed.
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Although the terrible storms which battered their community and added issues with barnacles on the bottom of our cruise ship prevented us from ever reaching New Zealand, this family run small company were compassionate and kind to us over our cancelling our booking. I was also in a bit of a state due to other issues and perhaps not the easiest of people to deal with at that point. But they understood completely. No formality of a large tour company, just excellent ans kind personal contact. I wish I could have done the trip just to meet them , and I hope I can make it another time. I am sure it would have been a superb day
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Our Maori tour with Ceillhe and Harry was one of true highlights of our trip to Australia and New Zealand. A prior reviewer (Vera M) captioned it best: "Soulful journey through Maori culture". Our trip to the west coast from Auckland included a rainforest, waterfall, black sand beach, nature center, lovely lunch and city sights and views. It was a wonderful day - but what made it wonderful were our hosts. Ceillhe and Harry's warmth and kindness enveloped our little group as they spoke of Maori customs and culture. By the end of the day we were all best friends. Truly, this was one of the best tours we have ever been on and we can't recommend Time Unlimited enough.
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The knowledge and professionalism of the 2 guides, Ceillhe and Brev, was exceptional. Several couples in the small van had been unable to complete their long-anticipated cruise of NZ port cities due to biofouling on their vessel. The guides took note of this and really went out of their way to create a great group spirit throughout the day. They brought us to a stunning nature reserve on the West Coast, to Piha, including the beach where The Piano was filmed with a stop at a waterfall en route, to the Wintergarden restaurant in Auckland for a lovely lunch, to a marae that was built to honor deceased military soldiers, to Devenport and finished with a scenic view overlooking the harbor. I especially appreciated the plant knowledge and transmission of Maori cultural values that Ceillhe shared. She gifted us with a cd of traditional Maori music at the very end, so special! Fantastic to gain a sense of the history of the land and peoples of this part of the North Island. I appreciate Swain Tour's recommendation to do this tour. Highly recommend!
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The day was amazing, hearing all the history and knowledge that Ceillhe had to share with us. Would definitely recommend and look forward to doing it again
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Spending the day on a private tour with Ceillhe, who is not only knowledgeable and personable, created memories in our minds of a proud culture. From cityscapes, waterfronts, islands, beaches, partaking in a fabulous lunch, and a stop for some chocolates, made for a wonderful day. John, Bobbie, John, Lisa
