AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 maori cultural experiences most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
Auckland’s All Blacks Experience pairs a guided Māori cultural tour with a players’ tunnel haka moment, interactive games, and a major retail stop.
Most Popular“Our guide Alex was brilliant and told us lots of interesting facts with some good humour added in for an international crowd. The tour included interactive elements which were fun for all too.”
Interactive All Blacks cultural tour in Auckland CBD with hands-on games, a walk to the haka, and time in the official team store.
“Excellent narration from the guide and wonderful experience. Beyond expectations. Interactive sections as well.”
Auckland to Rotorua in one day: Wai-O-Tapu geysers, Te Puia’s Pōhutu, and a full Māori welcome with haka. Small group, hotel pickup.
“It was a very interesting trip, a long day but worthwhile. Our guide David was very knowledgable and it was nice to be guided by a native Aucklander.”
Rotorua from Auckland in 12 hours: Whakarewarewa Māori village, geothermal sights, and one afternoon add-on such as Wai-O-Tapu or Spa.
“Jason was an amazing guide! So friendly and helpful, we loved chatting with him. We also can’t speak highly enough of the helpfulness of Expedigo. We made a mistake when booking (entirely our fault) and Fatima with Expedigo smoothed it all out for us! We’re super grateful and had an amazing time.”
Māori Cultural Experience at Auckland Museum pairs a live waiata, poi, and haka explanation with general admission at the Parnell museum for $38.48.
“Very disappointed. Not what I was expecting. Appreciate the history lesson but felt fake and unauthentic”
Māori Cultural Experience at Auckland Museum: Living Taonga show plus admission. Learn waiata, poi, and the meaning of haka for $37.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. It was moving, entertaining and meaningful.”
Auckland to Rotorua day trip: Whakarewarewa Māori village, geysers and mud pools, Polynesian Spa mineral pools, and a Haka show.
“This tour was amazing! Huzefa went above and beyond to make sure the ride was comfortable, pointed out all the sights on the way, suggested great spots for photos. He is very knowledgeable and upbeat. I chose this tour because I wanted to experience as much Māori culture as possible. With this tour you spend…”
Small-group Auckland to Rotorua tour with Whakarewarewa Māori Village and Polynesian Spa entry, plus guided culture stories and hotel pickup.
“I had the privilege of sitting shotgun (passenger seat) next to our guide John Paynter. This man is a national treasure. He is simply the most knowledgeable, generous tour guide I could ever hope for. Any question I could muster about the ecolRead more”
Auckland to Rotorua day trip with Wai-O-Tapu geysers and Te Puia haka show. Small-group tour with pickup and included entry tickets.
“Best experience just loved Jason the show was amazing the geysers green pool omg what more can I say just breathtaking”
Rotorua day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, a guided visit to Whakarewarewa Māori Village, then flexible geothermal and treewalk options.
“Geo thermal geysers and flow is an amazing view of nature. Ceremonial event provides insight in the indigenous people. Don’t forget the elevated walkway in the redwood forest”
Auckland to Rotorua in one day for a Mitai Māori Village hangi feast, war-canoe performance, and Wai-O-Tapu’s Champagne Pool and mud.
“I enjoyed the cultural immersion into Māori traditions—it was both enriching and eye-opening to learn about their history, performances, and way of life. The warmth and hospitality made the experience feel authentic and memorable. Following that, the thermal wonders of Rotorua were equally fascinating. From bubbling mud pools to steaming geysers, it was like stepping…”
Spend a full day from Auckland with a guided Māori village visit, a haka performance, and a small-group Waitomo glowworm cave boat ride.
Small-group Rotorua Māori village and geothermal sights, plus a Waitomo glowworm cave boat ride and lunch, from Auckland.
“The Rotorua Māori Village tour was much better than I expected. The day started with John picking us up at the hotel right on time. There were only two other people on the tour (4 total) so it was quite comfortable. John provided engaging Read more”
Rotorua geothermal park, Māori haka performance, kiwi viewing, redwood forest walk, and Putāruru Blue Spring on a full-day trip from Auckland.
“Foi muito proveitosa. Paisagens incríveis e uma grata surpresa com a experiência em TE PUIA. Um destaque especial às apresentações de canto e dança Maori. Muito lindo. A condução do guia MANAKI, também foi excelente. Explicações detalhadas, demonstrando muito respeito e amor pelo seu trabalho e ainda com muito humor. Super recomendo!”
A private 6-hour Auckland tour mixing major viewpoints with Māori culture, including Auckland Museum and a haka performance, plus lunch and pickup.
“It was a lovely day rich with cultural information as well as geographical points of interest. The Maori Experince was very moving and well done”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
