Semesterboende i Auckland

Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Guided Kiwi Walk (EVENING) 5.00pm - 8.30pm (3.5hrs) Please note: Summer Hours are different (7.30pm-11pm). Pick up/Drop off: Matakana I-Site. (Just outside the Cinema Complex in Matakana Village. (1hr North of Auckland). This is an exclusive Airbnb tour into an amazing bird sanctuary that just so happens to have one of Auckland's favourite surf beach's, campgrounds and walking trails! Come with me as I show you my 'back yard'. No really, I literally grew up here. My father was the Park Ranger here for over 30years, and lucky us got to live and breath Tawharanui as much as we wanted! This evening tour is a chance to hear and maybe even see the elusive nocturnal bird of New Zealand.... The Northern Brown Kiwi!! Bring: Your lovely selves and a quiet night time voice as to not scare these beautiful birds away. If you have one; a red lighted torch / head torch. If not, no worries as I have spare. Decent walking shoes - trainers or hiking shoes. Other things to note There are public buses to Matakana from Auckland. Check out the Metro timetable here: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/

For the first time Makadora is opening their doors for all hat lovers to come and work alongside our esteemed Hat-maker to create their own hats. You will not only get an opportunity to learn the creative proces behind this rare art form but you will also leave with a custom hat you can cherish forever. This 3 hr workshop will be run in 3 parts: Part 1: TAILOR In the first hour you will receive a customized measurement by the Hat-maker which will determine your perfect hat size! We will then allocate your hat block as well as teach you how to use each antique Hat-making tool. You will then choose the colour of felt you would like to use to create your custom hat. Part 2: SHAPE During this segment you will learn how to block your hat using our antique tools and create the final shape of your masterpiece. You will receive a live demonstration from the Hat-maker and she will work with you to perfect your shape. Part 3: DESIGN The final segment of the workshop is the most creative! You will choose the materials you want to use for your final hat design and start putting together the detailing you envision. During this process the Hat-maker will be there to help you finish your design and brainstorm creative ideas on how you can give your hat its your own unique touch! *Each hat created on the day will receive a personalised signage with your initials in the hat Other things to note All participants will be using our antique Hat-making tools and will need basic sewing skills to completely the design of their hat

An amazing day at the beach, learning to surf! Well meet up at the beach lookout and then make our way to the beach just 5 min away Once at the beach well give you an overview of the area, beaches and explain the conditions of the day =) Then you'll get your wetsuit, surfboard and we with run through a great safety talk on surfing. Once safety is done we get right into the fun of surfing! Ill then teach you about the waves, your surfboard and controlling it in the water Correct positioning, paddling and timing to catch that wave Then into the popup, surfing stance and surfing down the wave Once you've got the basics we hit the water and are right there with you coaching you through each and every wave You'll be improving every attempt riding waves towards the beach and down the line of the wave. Proper surfing! Once your up and riding waves we'll quickly move into surfing down the wave and show you how to go faster and turn your surfboard on the wave! We will get some photos and capture you on a wave! After this we'll have a short break, to grab a drink, rest and soak up the sun on the beach! Then you can carry on surfing after your lesson for another 2 hours, practicing what you just learnt to master the techniques. The whole beach and surfing experience is about 4.5 hours and is an amazing time from beginning to end

I will meet with the client and start with a consultation on their body shape, lifestsyle and what they would like to get out of the session. I will then take them to the selected beautiful vintage boutiques where we will pick some amazing finds that they can introduce to their wardrobe and love forever! Other things to note If you're looking to update a few pieces in your wardrobe. This a great way to shop sustainably!

-Taste real fresh NZ craft beer with seasoned pros -Start at craft beer freehouse with a paddle of cold local brews -Take a harborside and city scenic walking tour between pubs -Taste the beer in Auckland’s oldest brewpub -Drink more beer and eat tasty food in lively central pub The point of our experience is that you actually get to taste real New Zealand craft beer, lovingly brewed by our microbreweries. Many bars and pubs in Auckland City Centre sell what they call craft beer. These are often beers made by one of our duopoly owners of the alcohol industry here in New Zealand. So actually the craft beer is made by a multinational company. So, all the craft beer we taste on our experience is made by locally owned small microbreweries who are dotted up and down the country. Because we are tiny we have easy access to beer brewed outside of Auckland. Sadly there are still only a handful of places in the city center that showcase the craft brewers work, but good news is, we'll take you there! A few years ago we saw this as an opportunity and the Great Auckland Craft Beer Hunt was born. We combine drinking amazing local beer with a small tiki tour of the city in between bars. Our guides are all about the beer, good conversation and catching you up on all things New Zealand. Also happy to help with journey planning over the beers if you are just starting out your adventure in NZ.