Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MAORI NEW ZEALAND: AUCKLAND
Evidence of Maori occupation is literally carved into Auckland's volcanic cones. The
dominant iwiof the isthmus was Ngati Whatua, but these days there are Maori
from almost all of NZ's iwiliving here.
For an initial taste of Maori culture, start at Auckland Museum (
Click here
)
,
where there's a wonderful Maori collection and a culture show. For a more person-
alised experience, take a tour with TIME Unlimited (
Click here
), Potiki Adventures
(
Click here
) or Ngati Whatua's Tamaki Hikoi (
Click here
)
, or visit the maraeand re-
created village at Te Hana (
Click here
)
.
Festivals & Events
Also see
www.aucklandnz.com
.
Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
SPORTS
(
www.regatta.org.nz
)
The 'City of Sails' lives up to its name; Monday of last weekend in
January.
Laneway Festival
MUSIC
(
www.lanewayfestival.com.au
)
International indie bands in a one-day festival on Anniversary
Day.
Music In Parks
MUSIC
(
www.musicinparks.co.nz
)
Free gigs from January until March.
Movies In Parks
FILM
(
www.moviesinparks.co.nz
)
Free movies in February and March.
Lantern Festival
CULTURAL
(
www.asianz.org.nz
)
Three days of Asian food and culture in Albert Park to welcome the
Lunar New Year (usually held in early February).
Auckland Pride Festival
GAY & LESBIAN
(
www.aucklandpridefestival.org.nz
)
Two-week festival of music, arts, sport and culture in
February celebrating the LGBT community. Highlights include the Auckland Pride
