URBAN MAORI EXPERIENCE (10am
to 6pm)
Urban Landscapes, Local
Culture, Native Rainforest and Black Sand Beach
Spend a day exploring Auckland from a Maori perspective.
This is our ‘Auckland Orientation Trip’ but with a few
minor differences to the usual ones! First we visit
Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill), originally the site of
a Maori fortified village. See stunning views of the
Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City and Rangitoto Island.
 As
we sit with you on Maungakiekie we will explain to you
about the traditional history of this sacred mountain
and point out evidence of the 5,000 strong Maori community
who lived in this area, tell stories about the reason
why this hill is so significant to Maori and explain
about the controversial history of more recent times.
We will tell you the origin of our company name and
related stories about the exploits of Maui Potiki, and
also share with you the Maori creation myths.
Next we drive out to a boutique village where you can
buy your lunch at a funky cafe, enjoy mixing with the
locals and view some authentic Maori / NZ made arts
and crafts.
  Then
we drive to the west coast, and through the beautiful
native rainforest to our next stop, a bush walk set
beside a fresh water stream. Here you will be able to
walk amongst the plants and trees and learn some of
our ancestral knowledge of the traditional Maori medicinal
and practical uses for them. Learn about the Maori Creation
stories and Tane Mahuta- the God of the Forest.
We finish the day in the realm of Tangaroa God of the
Sea with a walk along the velvety sands of one of Auckland's
famous black sand surf beaches.
Throughout the day we will share traditional Maori myths
and legends with you and explain contemporary Maori
culture.
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What you
need to bring:
Wind proof jacket. Walking shoes. Swimming gear and towel (Summer). Bottle of water. Money to purchase your lunch from a cafe.
Any medication you might require. Sun screen. Camera.
What we supply:
Morning and afternoon tea. Fresh water. Comprehensive
first aid kits. Transport to and from the central
city.
Duration:
10.00am (approx. time we
depart Auckland) – 6.00pm (approx.
time back in the city)
Distance
from central city: Approx. 40 minutes
Lunch:
Purchase your own when we stop at the cafe
Exertion level:
Minimal
Bookings accepted:
Until 9.45am on the morning of the tour
Price:
NZD $145 adult ($75 child under 15 years)
Minimum number:
1 person |
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