Guests tasting kawakawa on the Waiheke History & Heritage Tour, one of Terra & Tide's Auckland heritage tours
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Waiheke History & Heritage Tour

Waiheke Island

Small group

Duration

6 hours

Walking

Minimal

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

2 – 12

Region

Waiheke Island

Shared from

$652 pp

The experience

Our Waiheke History & Heritage tour is a great way to learn about the Auckland region’s colonisation and history. Spend the day with us to experience New Zealand’s rich history while you explore beautiful Waiheke Island.

Our History & Heritage Tour takes approximately six hours and is enjoyed at a very leisurely pace so you can enjoy learning about the history and unique culture of NZ through experiencing our place, its people and the scenery around you. You will come away feeling appreciative about what you have seen and learned, and the beauty you have enjoyed while touring our island.

Plan your Auckland heritage tour on Waiheke

Ready to book your Auckland heritage tour on Waiheke? Choose your date and guests in the booking panel on this page, browse all our Waiheke tours, read about getting to Waiheke Island, 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.

Kawakawa leaf, Terra & Tide Waiheke History & Heritage Tour

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Learning with our guide, Terra & Tide Waiheke History & Heritage Tour

Highlights

Moments you’ll remember

  • Learn about the arrival of Māori in NZ and specifically on Waiheke
  • Learn about the indigenous people who made Waiheke their home
  • Learn about the impact of colonisation on Māori
  • Learn about the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi and how it acts as a foundation for NZ’s development today
  • Learn about what has happened in recent times – the revitalisation of the Māori language, treaty settlements, the growth of the Māori economy and how the Treaty is being interpreted and applied to the modern NZ context
  • Visit the local Marae to learn about its importance to the community and Marae protocol
  • Visit beaches and a local vineyard and taste the wine
  • Walk to the summit of a pā site and see evidence of middens, kumara pits and fortified terraces
  • Enjoy a bush walk and learning about the traditional use of plants in Rongoa – Maori medicine

Your day

How the day unfolds

  • Meeting your guideWhen leaving the ferry, look for your guide who will be standing on your left just before you enter the Ferry Terminal. Your guide will be holding a Terra & Tide sign
  • Starts9:45amFerry Wharf in Matiatia
  • Finishes4:00pmFerry Wharf in Matiatia

Essentials

  • Group size12
  • RecommendedAll fitness levels, ages 18+ if drinking alcohol

What’s included

Everything taken care of

  • Fantastic scenic walk with expert guiding and interpretation
  • Admission to all venues
  • Wine or olive oil tasting

Not included

  • Ferry fares (can be purchased from us)
  • Lunch

What to bring

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

Gallery

Guest with Maori Art, Terra & Tide Waiheke History & Heritage Tour
Guide explaining about the Pou, Terra & Tide Waiheke History & Heritage Tour
Interpretation of Maori Art with guide, Terra & Tide Waiheke History & Heritage Tour
Piritahi Marae on Waiheke Island
Learning about Harakeke flax, Terra & Tide Waiheke History & Heritage Tour

At a glance

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