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Highlights
- Start a guided tour at Te Papa Tongarewa to discover its extensive collections with an expert.
- Gain a complete understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand's museum exhibits through this engaging experience.
- Learn about Maori cultural heritage, colonial history, traditions, and art during your visit.
- Witness the world’s largest and only colossal squid on display at Te Papa Tour in Wellington.
- Listen to fascinating Maori legends narrated by a professional guide as part of Your Experience Introduction.
- Explore hi-tech interactive exhibits, art and design galleries, along with Bush City's living exhibition.
Your Experience
Your Experience
Welcome to an insightful introduction of Te Papa Tour. Start your guided exploration of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa by delving into Te Papa’s highlights, treasures from Maori heritage, and pivotal moments in New Zealand history. Begin a journey that spans over a million years as you uncover tales about the country's adaptive wildlife, the enduring spirit of the Maori people, and artistic expressions reflecting life in the South Pacific. This tour offers an opportunity to appreciate Aotearoa New Zealand’s vibrant landscapes and rich cultures.
Mana Maori Daily Tour
Dive into a one-hour guided experience at Te Papa where you'll encounter the "taonga," or treasures, of te iwi take take (the first people of this land). These taonga narrate epic journeys across vast oceans and share hopeful visions for the 21st century from both historical and contemporary Maori perspectives. Join us to hear intimate stories that deepen your understanding of New Zealand’s indigenous heritage.
Te Papa @ Twilight Tour
With fewer visitors, this tour allows you an up-close experience with rare taonga on display while immersing yourself in narratives about the country's past, present, and future. Explore Te Papa at a leisurely pace to enrich your knowledge further.
Discover Maori culture at its finest during these tours.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided tour of your choosing
- Admission to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- Professional guide
- Audio guides are not included.
- Hotel transfers are excluded from the package.
- Meals are not part of this experience.
- Personal expenses will be your responsibility.
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- This tour is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible for all visitors.
- Please check the calendar to confirm operating hours before your visit as they are subject to change.
- For the Mana Maori Daily Tour, ensure you arrive by 2pm as entry begins at this time; other tours have flexible timings based on current schedules.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting Point
- Meet your guide at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
- Address: 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand.
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Getting There
By Bus
- The closest bus stop is Wakefield Street (near 234). It is a quick 5-minute walk to the meeting point.
- Board buses HX and N1 to get you there.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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