Outdoor Activities

The Whitford Market promotes local food, wine and art, and is held the third Saturday of each month (depending on the weather), outdoors in Wharf Road. Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm Come along and enjoy the variety of products on offer, than enjoy a cafe or restaurant lunch before browsing the delightful specialty shops.

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!

Arts and Craft market held on the first and third Sundays of the month at beautiful St Heliers Bay.

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.

New Zealand’s largest street market, up to 5,000 people visit this Saturday morning market each week, and business is well underway by 6am. Pacific Island, Maori, Asian and Pakeha stallholders gather each week, creating a uniquely New Zealand multicultural experience. As you meander around the 250 plus stalls, Pacific Island music plays loudly, while the thick scent of Cook Island donuts, hot rewana bread, and Chinese pork buns hangs in the air. Whether you’re after fresh fruit and vegetables, unique clothing, jewellery or Pacific Island crafts, the Otara Market is a penny pincher’s dream. Access is from the East Tamaki off-ramp, about 20 kilometres south of central Auckland on the Southern Motorway.

Creative planning and effective management are the hallmark services provided by Navigator Tours. Our intimate knowledge of the Nature, culture, people and places of Aotearoa~New Zealand, and robust systems, ensure tours meet the specific requirements of individuals, and special interest groups. Special attention is paid to respecting the culture of the visitors especially in terms of preferences for food and lodgings. MAKING TOURISM SENSE OF THE INDIGENOUS MAORI EXPERIENCE

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.