Attractions

Urban Landscapes, Local Culture, Native Rainforest and Black Sand Beach. Spend a day exploring Auckland from a Maori perspective. This is our ‘Auckland Orientation Trip’ but with a few minor differences to the usual ones!

Pou Kapua is a magnificent carved taonga designed and developed by Pou Kapua Creations. Pou Kapua is carved from magnificent ancient Kauri from the forests of the Iwi of Te Rarawa. Other materials it is sculpted from include totara, steel and 50,000 year old swamp kauri. Standing on each side of Pou Kapua are two moai (over 3 tonnes each) carved by expert sculptors from Rapanui/Easter Island. Pou Kapua is adorned with paua, pounamu, bone and crystal.

Ride the trails of our ancestors. Visit the ancient Pa site of a paramount Maori chief, high above the Pacific Ocean. Experience a breathtaking view that reaches far and wide to the horizon. Tread the paths of his people. And enjoy the company of us, his descendants, and the stories and food we will share with you.

Snorkel and Kayak at Marine Reserve with Maori Myths and Legends.

Potiki Adventures can provide exclusive women only tours for you or your group. Co-owners Melissa and Bianca will create a great trip, ranging from adventurous and challenging through to sedate sightseeing - all from a Maori perspective. If you wish, we will supply female guides or instructors. However, on any of our trips (whether they are women only or not) you can feel comfortable that you will be supported in a women-friendly environment.

Potiki Adventures is experienced at working with School groups. From primary through to secondary, kura kaupapa and alternative education classes. You can either hire our fully qualified instructors by the day, or we can organise your whole camp including meals, accommodation, activities, transport etc.

If you are looking for an exclusive trip that not only takes you to stunning locations, but also gives an indigenous perspective to the places you visit and the activities you do - then look no further! Potiki Adventures provide excellent options for working with corporate groups, either domestically based or international groups. We can offer team building activities, such as Waterfall Abseiling, Kayaking, Caving etc.

The walk begins at Maungawhau (Mt Eden); the site of a majestic Pa (Maori strategic stronghold). You will walk past iconic Auckland landmarks, stopping along the way at places of historical significance to the Maori. After a brief break the journey continues through the heart of the city, before coming to an end at the edge of the Waitemata Harbour on Auckland’s waterfront.

If you are looking for an exclusive trip that not only takes you to stunning locations, but also gives an indigenous perspective to the places you visit and the activities you do - then look no further!

Maori resources: Taonga Database, Canoe Traditions, Newspapers and Electronic Text, Tangata People, Maori Tradition, Tribal Organisations, Treaty of Waitangi, Whenua Land, Tribunal, Origins, Maori Creation Traditions, Hawaiki, Pacific Migrations, Matariki. Virtual Gallery, Geography Map... a hive of resources.