Auckland Indigenous Guide: Explore Volcanoes, Devonport, and Waitakere Ranges
4.8
35 Ratings
Auckland
Experience the best of Auckland with an indigenous guide. Explore volcanoes, Devonport, and the Waitakere Ranges, learning about Maori culture and enjoying stunning views. Includes gourmet lunch and luxury transport.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- New Zealand - See the best sights of Auckland and its amazing West Coast
- Northcote - View from North Shore back across the Harbour Bridge to Auckland City
- Auckland Harbour Bridge - Drive across and admire the view from Auckland’s iconic Harbour Bridge
- Tamaki Drive - Drive along Auckland’s beautiful shorefront drive with the Pacific Ocean / Waitemata Harbour lapping at its shores
- Mission Bay Beach - See Auckland’s most well-known city beach
- Auckland Domain - See Auckland’s second-largest volcano and an outside view of one of Auckland’s icons, the beautiful architecture of Auckland Museum
- Achilles Point - Great views across the Waitemata Harbour and back to Downtown Auckland
- Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges - Arataki Visitor Centre at the gateway to Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
- Piha Beach - One of New Zealand’s most iconic beaches wqith its amazing and fine volcanic sand and roaring surf
- Karekare Falls - Karekare is a beautiful waterfall in Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges and very iconic
- Swanson - Pass through the nice suburb of Swanson on the way back to Auckland City
What's Included
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Luxury air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Discover the foremost attractions of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the untamed West Coast under the guidance of a native guide. Traverse some splendid volcanoes in Auckland, the historical Devonport, and the Waitakere Ranges featuring subtropical rainforest and ebony sand beaches, all from the perspective of a native guide. Behold breathtaking views from Maungawhau (Mount Eden) and Takarunga (Mount Victoria), which are among Auckland’s primeval volcanoes. Gain insights into Maori culture, folklore, and tribal legends, and the forefathers who shaped this terrain. Get a chance to explore Auckland and its magnificent West Coast Waitakere Ranges. The journey includes a lavish lunch and high-end transport.
- 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
Location
Sky Tower
Victoria Street West
Main entrance of Sky Tower in Downtown Auckland
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(35 Ratings)
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John_k
Apr 9, 2024
A fun, informative afternoon in Auckland - We took the TIME Unlimited Tour with our indigenous Maori guide, Brevis. It was truly an in depth way to experience everything Maori. We learned history, culture, language, and rituals. Brevis was an incredible resource, as well as a lot of fun. The tour also took us to some stunning sights in Auckland. It was a perfect way to appreciate the city and it’s fascinating often complicated history. -Roz and Judy
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Rita_w
Apr 5, 2024
Maori and more! - What a wonderful day. Breviss was an absolutely wonderful guide. Knowledable, funny. It was educational, fun and isnspiring. Anyone heading to Auckland with an interest in history, nature and the Maori culture should ABSOLUTELY do this!
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Rebecca_v
Mar 13, 2024
Great tine even with the clouds. - We had Harry and Maggie as our guides. They were amazing and so friendly. The weather was a big cloudy but we still had incredible views and were able to learn some things about the Maori culture. The snacks that were provided were very good and had a fair variety of options.
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Venture34063868415
Mar 4, 2024
An exceptional learning experience every tourist should take. - Breviss was the perfect tour guide. He was jovial and charismatic. He knew his audience and how to make sure they had a good time. The tour is an all day event. Breviss picked us up and took us to see some of the historic sites in Auckland. Every place he took us had an epic view of either the ocean or the city. We ate at great restaurant before heading off on a drive to see the beach. Snacks and water were available throughout the trip. At each stop Breviss gave us a bit of history for the location and endeavored to teach us a few words in Maori. He made it a welcoming environment to ask questions about both the Maori culture and their history. We learned a great deal about the culture and Breviss spoke with clear passion about the challenges faced by the Maori people; both in their colonial past and in the present. You really couldn't ask for a more entertaining and informative tour of New Zealand in such a short time. The trip itself does last the whole day from 9am until approximately 4:30pm. But it was well worth the time and money.
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Lynn_s
Feb 15, 2024
Maori Perspective - We were truly entertained with humor and given detailed information from a Maori perspective. We saw grand vistas and had culturally rich experiences.
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Riinal2024
Jan 30, 2024
Riina - It was very nice day. A lot of information about Maori culture. Nice trip to the top of mountin and to the beach. Very friendly guides. Pick-up from the hotel was pre-informed and in time. Lunch menu was good and place for that cosy.
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Rawibashir
Jan 11, 2024
Excellent - We enjoyed it very much, Henry was very informed about the history of the places we met, he was very respectful with nice personality.
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Doriu2022
Nov 8, 2023
Māori day of Touring - Our guide, Breviss, was a wonderful tour guide. His openness and sharing of info about the culture was great. Also he has a great personality.! Thank you for the lovely lunch and tour.
Dori and Thomas.
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Curious67511046553
Nov 7, 2023
Learn the cultural history of Auckland - Brevis was a fantastic guide to the Maori culture of New Zealand as well as the beuatiful sites in and aroud the city. We really enjoyed our full-day Maori tour.
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Mikefo
Oct 7, 2023
Highly informative day learning Maori culture - A day out around the greater Auckland area, learning about aspects of Moari culture and history in the area. We visited locations on the city and outside, our guide keeping the conversation going throughout. It is a relatively small number of people so quite personal too. Highly recommended.
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