A shorter Auckland walk of Manukau Harbour [3 hours]
Tour includes:
Local English speaking guide with Tainui affiliations to the area
Maori history narratives of the local area
Guided walk on a Maunga/ancient volcanic mountain
Breath-taking panoramic views
Ambury Regional Farm
Opportunity to stop at a local café or fish and chip shop to purchase food and hot/cold drinks
Winery visit during opening hours. Winery Tours depart from Cellar Door at 11am and 3pm daily. (group bookings available by prior arrangement) Extra cost at $5.00 per head. Winery closes at 4pm.
Bottled water and light snacks provided
a) Tour time: Pick up 9.30am returns 12.30pm
b) Tour time: Pick up 1.30pm returns 4.30pm Minimum 2 people Maximum 7 people per tour Duration: 3 hours $95 per Adult $55 Children (2-12 years)
Suitable for visitors staying close to Auckland International Airport or by arrangement.
This is a shorter tour experience suitable for visitors who are staying at hotels close to Auckland International Airport. This unique Auckland walk essentially showcases the Manukau Harbour and surrounds where the famous Tainui waka (canoe) was carried by hand across the Tamaki isthmus (present-day Auckland) and onto the Manukau harbour before travelling south along the west coast of the North Island. A guided tour will take you to a preserved ancient volcanic mountain (maunga) which will reveal its deep volcanic cone and many other archaeological features including kumara pits, garden terraces, walled garden mounds and stone boundary walls which you can walk around while also experiencing the stunning views. You will visit the shores of the Manukau harbour and see solidified lava rock deposited by Mangere Mountain (Te Pane o Mataoho) approximately 18,000 years ago, Ambury Regional Park, a working farm, the local old Mangere Bridge, a favourite fishing spot used by the locals, and other areas of interest including one of the oldest stone churches in New Zealand, St James Anglican Church.
Enjoy genuine Kiwi hospitality with a visit to the local winery Villa Maria, one of New Zealand’s award-winning winemakers, where you may wish to purchase a NZ wine to take home. Alternatively, purchase fresh fish and chips from the local township and relax amongst the gnarly Pohutukawa trees considered the NZ Christmas tree next to the Manukau Harbour foreshore.