Auckland Trip Overview
When your cruise ship docks in Auckland, enjoy a shore excursion to experience the best of the Maori culture. See the Tamaki Makaurau area (Auckland) with a highly knowledgeable Maori guide, and become immersed in New Zealand’s indigenous ‘tikanga’ (culture). You’ll learn about a rich cultural heritage dating back hundreds of years and hear about the Maori leaders who helped shape New Zealand into a modern nation.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Auckland, New Zealand
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Auckland, , New Zealand
When your cruise ship docks in Auckland, enjoy a shore excursion to experience the best of the Maori culture. See the Tamaki Makaurau area (Auckland) with a highly knowledgeable Maori guide, and become immersed in New Zealand’s indigenous ‘tikanga’ (culture). You’ll learn about a rich cultural heritage dating back hundreds of years and hear about the Maori leaders who helped shape New Zealand into a modern nation.
While you’re in port in Auckland, join this Maori-guided small-group tour to get a highly personalized experience of the city’s most famous sights and its surroundings from a first-hand Maori viewpoint. After being picked up from Auckland’s port in a comfortable vehicle by your knowledgeable guide, travel through the Waitakere Ranges, learning about the native flora and fauna and their significance to Te Aao Maori (the Maori World). See a subtropical rainforest and windswept cliffs of the famous ‘Wild West Coast’ of Taihauauru, as well as Devonport, the final resting place of Patuone, one of the chief negotiators and signatories of Aotearoa/New Zealand’s founding document.
Take the Tamaki Drive and enjoy Auckland’s most famous scenic waterfront drive, and then visit the Auckland Museum where you’ll get a chance to see the Maori Cultural Performance, including the famous Haka War Dance
Worry-free Shore Excursions:
We will ensure your timely return to the Auckland port of this activity. In the rare event that your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
