Ki Uta Ki Tai Experience, a private Auckland cultural tour with Terra & Tide
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Ki Uta Ki Tai Experience Auckland Cultural Tour

Duration

4 hours

Walking

Minimal

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

4 – 12

Region

Auckland

From

$636 pp

The experience

Learn about the history of the Ngāti Whātua iwi (tribe) in the Auckland region from a direct descendant of the Māori Chief, Apihai Te Kawau, who gifted land to establish Auckland City.

Join us for this fascinating ‘Land and Sea’ authentic Auckland cultural tour experience with Dane Tumahai, a 7th-generation member of the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei iwi.

Discover their story, from their arrival in the Kaipara Harbour, north of Tamaki Makaura (Auckland), through their continued occupation of the region, and their experience of colonisation and land loss, through to thriving today post-Treaty settlement.

This authentic experience visits sites of cultural significance including Maungawhau (Mt Eden), Okahu Bay, Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), and the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei marae boundary.

It involves about 1.5 hours of easy walking from Okahu Bay, past the marae and community at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point) to Pourewa native nursery and medicinal gardens.

Offered in partnership with Te Manu Taupua.

Contact us to find out more about joining us for an unforgettable Auckland cultural tour experience for you and your group.

Your options

  • Tour Start:9:00am or, by arrangement, at your Auckland accommodation
  • Tour Finish: 1:00pm
  • Group Size: 4-12
  • Operating: in all weather, every day except Dec 25, 26, 31 & Jan 1
  • Language:English (with others available on request)
  • Recommended for: suitable for all ages and fitness levels

Plan your Auckland cultural tour

Ready to book your Auckland cultural tour? Choose your date and guests in the booking panel on this page, browse all our Auckland tours, check the Auckland FAQ, or contact us and we will tailor the day to you. Not sure which experience suits your group? Our Waiheke Island team is happy to help.

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$636 pp

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Terra & Tide Private Ki Uta Ki Tai Experience

Highlights

Moments you’ll remember

Your day

How the day unfolds

Essentials

  • Starts9:00am or by arrangement, pickup from accommodation
  • Finishes1:00pm, same place
  • Group size4 – 12
  • RecommendedAll fitness levels, ages 8+

What’s included

Everything taken care of

  • Māori guided experience
  • Refreshments
  • Travel in luxury Mercedes vans

Not included

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Daypack
  • Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
  • Raincoat (depending on forecast)
  • Water

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At a glance

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