Discover and experience Maori culture, with daily cultural shows and an internationally significant Maori and Pacific collection to explore, the …
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Oct 30, 2024
We did the museum secret tour. Although it’s quite pricey, it was worth it for the novelty factor. So much stuff that will never see the light of day. Full review by LennyLH
Aug 21, 2024
This was an excellent museum. Part of it profiled the Māori history and culture, part profiled the development of Auckland , and part was the story of the world wars for NZ. It was extremely informa… Full review by Robert K
Jun 22, 2024
Took bus from central city to museum. Museum has three floors of great content including history, including was memorial. Resturant and cafe also are located in the building. I highly recommend for a… Full review by guamjohn671
I plan to be in Auckland for 3 full days and I believe I will go to the Auckland Musuem on Oct 27 or 28, 2018. I am wondering if I need to get tickets to the Maori performance in advance or the day I go to the musuem. I plan to be at the museum first thing in the morning around 10am when it opens. Any advice or opinion would be welcomed. Thanks.
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Hi there Robert, if it's a large group of people, we suggest booking in advance, but for small parties it should be fine to just show up on the day! If you have any other questions, feel …
Hi there Robert, if it's a large group of people, we suggest booking in advance, but for small parties it should be fine to just show up on the day! If you have any other questions, feel free to fire them through!
Hi there, how far is it to walk from the Port Thank you
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20 mins up hill. There is a free red bus that goes from Queen St (Auckland's main st) or Britomart terminus just 100m or so from cruise terminals. Alternatively you could take the Link bus …
20 mins up hill. There is a free red bus that goes from Queen St (Auckland's main st) or Britomart terminus just 100m or so from cruise terminals. Alternatively you could take the Link bus for a couple of bucks. The free red bus or the link bus take you to all the main city sites and cruise ships dock right downtown so don't bother with expensive shore excursions. Locals are friendly and will be happy to point you in the right direction. Viaduct Harbour is also a short walk from the docks. you can see the old steam tug William c daldy there. ask for a look around. still coal fired and operational. :)
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What does the Māori name for the Museum, Tāmaki Paenga Hira, mean?
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Tāmaki Paenga Hira means Auckland's memorial to fallen chiefs and their gathered taonga. Tāmaki is Auckland, the net of Maki. Paenga is to ceremonially layout, heap...