Welcome to Tāmaki Hikoi, Auckland Tours
From the spiritual base of Orākei guests will get an understanding of what it takes for the people of Ngāti Whātua to live and thrive through extreme change and adversity.
On this Auckland Day Tour you will hear of the intrinsic connection of the Ngāti Whātua people to their land and water. You will see how their ancestors’ playgrounds became the current generation’s classrooms. Just 10 minutes from the Auckland CBD, take in the mighty views of the Waitematā Harbour, while contemplating the history of the landscape’s many volcanoes.
Featured Experiences
Heaven to Earth
From NZD 40.00pp
Experience Auckland from Maungawhau (Mt Eden). Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei (host tribe) have been guardians of the area for three centuries. Hear stories of this ancient fortress and see Auckland's iconic sights from the city's highest geographical point.
Home Fires of Tāmaki
From NZD 35.00pp
Experience the cultural heart of Auckland, on our 2 hour Home Fires of Tāmaki (Auckland) tour. A short trip from the hustle of the central city, this magnificent whenua (land) is one of Auckland’s most tranquil locations.
Rā Karakia
From NZD 295.00pp
Take part in a ceremony thousands of years old. You will be greeted by one of our Kaiarahi (guides) and welcomed onto Takaparawhau. This is your chance to stand at this sacred place to watch the sun ascend into the Auckland sky as the city awakens.
Explore our home and culture
Events
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei play host to a range of different community events.
Nursery & Gardens
Ko te Pūkākī is the Māori ecological restoration project based at Orakei Marae.
History
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei has had a presence in the Tāmaki Isthmus for 400 years.
“Really interesting. We had Tom, our Maori guide, all to ourselves for this walk. The most challenging thing was to find the museum in...”
Flora