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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/

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

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

We will come together in a Sacred Ritual Space to drink a cup of chocolate and invite in the Spirit of Cacao. You will receive knowledge of Cacao Medicine. Being guided by Cacao with our hearts open, we will dive deeper into the unconscious mind with a guided meditation, healing sounds and express ourselves through guided yoga flow with the freedom to dive in deeper and express yourself in your unique way. Cacao will guide us too a deeper level of awareness within ourselves and allow us to fully connect and weave together our intention with our intuition into our being. Cacao Medicine is a reminder of our inner knowing, power and creativity. Other things to note PREPARATION: Plant vibration is subtle. If you can, stick to a vegetarian or vegan diet and avoid alcohol, dairy and heavy food from now on. - You shouldn’t work with ceremonial doses of Cacao if you are taking antidepressants

We will meet at the bottom of Mount Eden/ Maungawhau and walk up the dormant volcano which happens to have spectacular views of the city of Auckland, Rangitoto Island and the Waitakere Ranges. I will show you some of my favourite spots along the volcano while capturing beautiful images of you on our walk up (20 minutes). At the top, you will encounter a panoramic view of the city where I will snap some more shots for your memories. Throughout the experience, I will give you some fun facts on the volcano and the city of Auckland. I can provide recommendations on request, for local places for lunch/dinner and suggestions for activities to do in and outside the city. At the end of the tour, I will provide you with 25 professionally edited photos within two weeks. Other things to note I am happy to get creative with you and take photo's wherever you get inspired along our walk! This experience depends on the weather!