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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
Meeting and pickup
Waiheke Wine Tours LTD is located on Waiheke Island, so you must take the 9am ferry from Auckland to reach the meeting point. Your tour guide will be waiting for you at 9:40am at Pier 2 of the Matiatia ferry terminal on Waiheke Island.
Itinerary
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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.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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