Private tour in Auckland Louise Y
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**Awarded Local Legend By ToursByLocals** for South and Central Asia & Oceania! **Kia ora! Welcome to Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau.** I'd love to spend a day with you exploring Auckland and beyond, sharing the places, stories and local experiences that make this part of New Zealand so special. I grew up on a farm, attended a small country school and later went to boarding school in Auckland. Although I've travelled extensively and lived and worked overseas, Auckland has always been home. I love sharing my knowledge of this wonderful region, from its volcanic landscapes and beautiful coastlines to its history, culture, food and favourite local spots. As your private guide, I'll tailor the day to suit you. Perhaps you'd like to explore by vehicle, enjoy a walk, discover somewhere a little off the usual tourist trail, or simply take your time and enjoy the surroundings. We can plan ahead, follow your interests or change direction along the way. There is no need to rush. I've been welcoming international visitors to New Zealand for around 30 years, and I still love what I do. For me, travel is about more than ticking off sights. I'm a firm believer in **Slow Travel, local experiences and the people and stories that make a place memorable.** My aim is for you to feel relaxed, well looked after and to finish the day with wonderful memories of your time here. Whether this is your first visit or you're returning to explore a little more, I'd love to show you Auckland through my eyes. Free Wi-Fi is available, so you can stay connected as we explore. **Ka kite anō – see you soon!** New Zealand Passenger licence, Current First Aid Certificate, CELTA - Certificate English Language Teaching Adults, Kiwihost programme Vehicle has COF, TSL and I have a P endorsement on my licence.
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Feel the heart and soul of Auckland. Walk with Me on a journey through Auckland's history, culture and hidden gems - one step at a time. Experience Auckland's brand new subway by catching the train to Karanga-a-hape station where you will be surrounded by amazing art and design. Start at the top of the ridge, Karangahape Road and follow the Te Horotiu stream to the very end where it flows into the Waitemata Harbour. You won't see any evidence of a river or stream, it has all long since been buried but it is still flowing beneath our feet and we are reminded of its existence with remarkable art works. Downhill walk through streets, arcades, steps, parks until we reach Te Komititanga where we say Kia ora to our Maori Chief. This tour contains music, poetry and stories
- Meet at the new Karanga-a-hape Road station - St Kevins Arcade and explore Karangahape Road - Hear the legend and the history - You will also see my first place of employment! - Visit a favourite coffee shop - Great street art all around here - Next stop, a greenstone carving workshop in one of the arcades. You will see carvers at work and some of the beautiful craftsmanship and artworks - Back to St Kevins arcade - Down the steps, past art works and street art - Myers Park established in 1915 and its amazing trees - We are now following the Te Horotiu stream - Music and artworks lead us to Queen Street - We detour past Lost and Found, a new art work, and to the Suffragette steps, learn the real value of the New Zealand $10 note - Auckland Art Gallery - High Street (see my old shop) - Onto Britomart Precinct, Nine Blocks of restored warehouses, art works, the original beach - Te Komititanga Square, Te Waitemata station, the ferry building & Commercial Bay - Say haere ra at our Maori Chief.
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This is a walking tour. It is mostly downhill but there are a lot of steps from the arcade into the park
Karangahape Station Mercury Lane, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand
I will meet you as you exit the station - take the Mercury Lane exit
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