Half Day Tour
Discover some secrets of our indigenous people, the Maori.
Take part in a powhiri (welcome), learn some basic te reo (language), visit a sacred site & listen to some Maori tales.
End your experience with a guided tour of Te Papa seeing some maori taonga (treasures) & who knows, perhaps you'll even witness a haka!
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$140 per adult | $70 per child
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Includes guided tour of Te Papa
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3.5 hour duration
Full Day Tour
Discover some secrets of our indigenous people, the Maori.
Take part in a powhiri (welcome), learn some basic te reo (language), visit a sacred site & listen to some maori tales. You'll also experience a guided tour of Te Papa seeing some maori taonga (treasures) After a break for kai (lunch/food) we'll head on out & check out the sights in our beautiful city. From Mount Victoria lookout to our coastline & even a ride on the cable car. We visit Botanical Gardens then Parliament & the Beehive. What an action packed day in Wellington!
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$275 per adult | $125 per child
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Includes guided tour of Te Papa
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6.5 hour duration
Discover Māori: Itinerary Items
Half Day
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You will be collected from your central hotel, at the port or at the iSite
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We’ll head to the Wharewaka on Wellingtons spectacular waterfront, a short 5 minute drive
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Take part in a traditional powhiri (traditional welcoming ceremony) including a traditional maori greeting called a hongi!
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We’ll take the time to learn a little bit of maori language
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Visit the CIty to Sea bridge & listen to some maori mythology
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We’ll head down to the Kupe statue & hear about his discovery of Wellington
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For something super special, we’ll check out the remains of an ancient maori pa
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To round out the tour, we’re off to the national museum called Te Papa where you’ll be guided on a 1 hour maori taonga (treasures) tour
**Please note that the order of the itinerary may change**
Full Day
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You will be collected from your central hotel, at the port or at the iSite
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We’ll head to the Wharewaka on Wellingtons spectacular waterfront
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Take part in a traditional powhiri (traditional welcoming ceremony) including a traditional maori greeting called a hongi & learn a little te reo (language)
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Visit the CIty to Sea bridge & listen to some maori mythology
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We’ll head down to the Kupe statue & hear about his discovery of Wellington
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For something special, we’ll check out the remains of an ancient maori pa
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To round out the morning, we’re off to the national museum called Te Papa where you’ll be guided on a 1 hour maori taonga (treasures) tour
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We’ll break for some lunch at a scenic lunch spot (guests pay for own lunch)
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Head up to the best vantage point in the city, Mount Victoria Lookout
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We’ll make our way out towards Lyall Bay beach & take a leisurely wander around the spectacular Wellington coastline
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Jump out & check out the Weta Cave & the Weta retail store
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Jump in the Cable Car for a ride. All aboard!
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Head on down to the Botanical Gardens
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Visit where our country is run, Parliament buildings & the beehive
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Last but not least, check out the Treaty of Waitangi
**Please note that the order of the itinerary may change**
Discover Māori: General Info
Half Day
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Our guides provide ongoing commentary during the tour
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Please inform the driver if you have commitments at the tour conclusion
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Note that some things (e.g Traffic) are beyond our control
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Tour duration of 3.5 hours is approximate
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This is a shared tour not private. Private tours are available (additional costs may apply), please email nathan@karawe.co.nz
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Note that there is sometimes more than one pick up location, please be patient
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Our guides are happy to take photos for you, just ask!
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You’ll be dropped off at a central location, your hotel or at the port
Full Day
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Our guides provide ongoing commentary during the tour
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Please inform the driver if you have commitments at the tour conclusion
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Note that some things (e.g Traffic) are beyond our control
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Tour duration of 6.5 hours is approximate
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This is a shared tour not private. Private tours are available (additional costs may apply), please email nathan@karawe.co.nz
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Note that there is often more than one pick up location, please be patient
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Our guides are happy to take photos for you, just ask!
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You’ll be dropped off at a central location, your hotel or at the port