Waiheke Island Day Tour 10am to 4.30pm
Local Culture, Weaving Lesson, Taonga Puoro Demonstration, Native Bush Walk, White Sand Beaches, Indigenous Maori Perspective
Spend a day with your Potiki Adventures guide exploring Waiheke Island from a Maori perspective. You will be greeted by your guide at the wharf on your arrival.
First is an orientation around Waiheke taking in stunning sea views of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City and the Pacific Ocean. You will visit pristine white sand beaches and hear stories relating to Tangaroa the god of the ocean.
A short walk through native bush will introduce you to traditional and medicinal Maori uses of native plants. You will be introduced to Taonga Puoro (traditional Maori wind instruments) and be given an opportunity to play them yourself.
Next we drive to a small island village for lunch at a local café. Here you will have an opportunity to mix with the locals and experience delicious food and coffee.
Following this is a visit to the home of one of Waiheke Island’s local resident Maori artists. Here you will learn about the harakeke (flax) plant and its many uses. You will be given a weaving demonstration and the opportunity to weave your own souvenir to take home with you.
Finally we return you to the ferry and say farewell.
What you need to bring:
Wind proof jacket. Walking shoes. Swimming gear and towel (Summer). Bottle of water. Money to purchase your lunch from a cafe. Sun screen. Camera.
Duration: 10.00am Ferry departs Auckland City – 4.45pm Ferry departs Waiheke Island
Distance from Auckland City: 35 minute ferry ride
Lunch: Purchase your own when we stop at the cafe
Exertion level: Minimal
Bookings accepted: Until 9am on the morning of the tour
Price: NZD $155 per adult, $85 per child (under 15 years). Ferry ticket additional and to be purchased at the Auckland Ferry Terminal. Details upon booking
Minimum number: 1 person
For more information and to make a booking please contact us.