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Auckland: Waiheke Island Māori Culture, Art, Wine with Food
(1) Reviews
New Zealand
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Immerse yourself in the living traditions, stories and landscapes of Māori culture on Waiheke Island. Travel with our Māori ambassador, Paora, who shares his whakapapa (genealogy), personal stories and deep connection to the island. Visit sacred sites and a local village, hear powerful tales of land wars, resilience and present-day Māori life, and see how ancient customs sit alongside modern New Zealand.
Along the way, you’ll step inside a contemporary art studio to see how local artists respond to the land and culture through their work. Between stories and art, you’ll enjoy a relaxed day of kai (food), wine and waiata (song). Taste boutique Waiheke wines, and sit down to a seafront lunch ...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All tastings, and lunch with a glass of wine
Return Ferry Tickets
Any additional food or drinks not expressly mentioned.
Meeting Points
Departure
Matiatia Bay
Waiheke Wine Tours operates on Waiheke Island. Guests must travel by ferry from Downtown Auckland and be on the island by 9:45am. Allow extra time for queues and boarding. Please refer to the information sent by Viator for ferry details and ticketing.
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Auckland: Waiheke Island Māori Culture, Art, Wine with Food
(1) Reviews
New Zealand
About
Immerse yourself in the living traditions, stories and landscapes of Māori culture on Waiheke Island. Travel with our Māori ambassador, Paora, who shares his whakapapa (genealogy), personal stories and deep connection to the island. Visit sacred sites and a local village, hear powerful tales of land wars, resilience and present-day Māori life, and see how ancient customs sit alongside modern New Zealand.
Along the way, you’ll step inside a contemporary art studio to see how local artists respond to the land and culture through their work. Between stories and art, you’ll enjoy a relaxed day of kai (food), wine and waiata (song). Taste boutique Waiheke wines, and sit down to a seafront lunch ...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All tastings, and lunch with a glass of wine
Return Ferry Tickets
Any additional food or drinks not expressly mentioned.
Meeting Points
Departure
Matiatia Bay
Waiheke Wine Tours operates on Waiheke Island. Guests must travel by ferry from Downtown Auckland and be on the island by 9:45am. Allow extra time for queues and boarding. Please refer to the information sent by Viator for ferry details and ticketing.
9.40 am – Step off the ferry at Waiheke Island and meet Paora, your local Māori guide for the day. Your journey begins with a karakia (blessing) at beautiful Matiatia Bay, setting the tone for a day of connection to land, people, and stories. As you travel, Paora gently weaves stories of his culture, whakapapa, the island’s history and modern Māori life, so you’re not just seeing Waiheke, you’re really getting to know it.
From there, you’ll head to the village of Oneroa to explore local art galleries and grab a coffee while you wander at your own pace. Next, you’ll make your way to Onetangi Beach for for a relaxed lunch at Ki Maha or 372, two of the finest resturants on the Island with sweeping island and ocean views at the highest point on the Island, great food paired with a glass of Waiheke wine. In the afternoon, enjoy a hosted tasting at Cable Bay before your tour concludes at 3.00 pm, aligned with the return ferry. Ferry tickets, lunch and selected wines are all included.
