09:00 AM – Pick-up

Pick-up from a single central Auckland city point (e.g., SkyCity) to start the tour.

• Central Auckland pick-up
• Comfortable private vehicle

09:15 AM – Auckland Domain & War Memorial Museum

The Lesson: Start at Auckland's oldest park, formed inside a volcanic crater.

Activity: A guided walk around the Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior to discuss the neo-classical architecture and the Cenotaph. Inside, explore the Māori Galleries to learn about the Great Migrations.

• Guided museum exterior tour
• Māori Galleries exploration
• Educational discussions

10:45 AM – Maungawhau (Mt Eden) Summit

The Lesson: Short drive to the highest natural point. Focus on Geology (50-meter deep crater) and Pre-European History (remains of the Māori pā terraces).

• Mt Eden summit walk
• Geology & Māori history discussion

11:30 AM – Mt Eden Village & Lunch Stop

The Stop: Wander the historic village shops and heritage buildings.

Lunch (Max 1 Hour): Guests buy their own lunch from local favorites like The Garden Shed or Frasers.

• Historic village visit
• 1-hour lunch stop
• Meals at own expense

12:45 PM – Cornwall Park (Maungakiekie)

The Lesson: Educational stop at Huia Lodge Discovery Hub. Discuss Sir John Logan Campbell’s legacy and observe the working urban farm (sheep and cattle) to understand New Zealand’s agricultural roots.

• Huia Lodge Discovery Hub
• Working urban farm observation
• Educational discussions on agriculture

02:15 PM – Mission Bay & Bastion Point

The Lesson: Travel along the coast to Mission Bay. Visit Bastion Point to learn about the 1970s land protests and the significance of the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei tribe.

• Mission Bay coastal stop
• Bastion Point heritage visit
• Māori history lesson

03:15 PM – Scenic Return

Drive back via Tamaki Drive, arriving at the original drop-off point before the 4:00 PM traffic peak.

• Scenic coastal drive
• Return to Auckland City