Shore Excursion - Your Kiwi Cultural Connection
Looking for a genuine connection with the Indigenous Māori? Step off the tourist trail and come experience the warmth of authentic Māori hospitality with you warm and welcoming hosts, Mervyn & Rangimarie. Learn about New Zealand’s beautiful Maori culture directly from knowledgeable and passionate descendants of the land. Experience our culturally significant sights with waterfalls, kauri trees and pā sites, learn a Maori song, make a flower using our native plants, share our stories and indulge in some of our favorite Kiwi kai. This is an unforgettable experience. where you will be creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. This is not your normal touristy tour, very personal, very real, very unique.
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Shore Excursion - Your Kiwi Cultural Connection
Pickup included
What's included in Shore Excursion - Your Kiwi Cultural Connection
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Waitangi
If your Port is Waitangi, you will be greeted and picked up from the Waitangi Wharf. You will be taken on a journey by the wonderful storyteller as he shares our culture and history as we travel to our hometown, Whangarei.
Whangarei Falls
Experience the beautiful Otuihau water fall where we share the cultural significance of one of Northland's most visited sites.
AH Reed Kauri Park
You will be immersed in the beauty of one of our native forests and our oldest living trees, the Kauri. Their sheer size will have you in awe, as well as the stories that go with them.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Lunch
- Beverages
- Live commentary and activities on board
- All activities
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Small group - maximum of 10 people
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from any of the 3 main cruise ship ports in Northland, New Zealand. Waitangi wharf Bay of Islands, Port Nikau in Whangarei and Northport in Marsden Point Ruakaka.
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
