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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/

Learn about life for the locals in Auckland - all from the comfort of an electric bike. Escape the tourist trail and zip around the city’s beautiful waterfront and it's cool central neighborhoods on this 2.5 hour electric bike guided tour. Find out where the locals go to socialize and to enjoy the beautiful natural environment in and around our city. Starting from the Pullman Hotel Auckland (see the Notes and Meeting Location on where to find us), we'll ride up a nearby cycleway to check out Karangahape Road (known as "K Road" by the locals) - learning about its edgy past and promising future. Then it's on to Ponsonby - one of the best places to eat, drink and shop in Auckland. We'll check out some other local neighbourhoods too, before heading back down to sea level, to cruise along the waterfront and check out the delights of Wynyard Quarter and the Viaduct. And at the end of the tour, I'll give you a list of my favourite cafes, restaurants and bars around the central city - many of which we'll have cycled past! Plenty of options for you to try out during the rest of your stay in this amazing city. PLEASE NOTE - if you can't find availability for this tour on the date you are looking for, we recommend you check out our other Auckland eBike tour with Airbnb Experiences: "Sky to Sea" - https://abnb.me/NyUmFWofuX?s=51 Other things to note Minimum height is 5 foot (152cm). Our electric bikes are designed with a maximum weight capacity of 250 pounds (113 kg). We ride rain or shine – free use of a rain jacket, if you need one.

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

Enjoy the fun of catching your own fish the easy way! Go fishing without getting on a boat, getting wet or clambering over rocks! Kontiki (Torpedo) fishing off the beautiful Opito Bay is a real treat and so simple anyone can enjoy it. I have over 20 years of experience fishing Opito Bay. Meet me at my Kiwi bach, firstly we'll discuss safety and where we'll be fishing. Then I'll load up my trusty tractor and we'll pop down to the beach 200m away. After laying out and checking the gear we'll set the "torpedo" off to go fishing. Now's the time to sit back and relax. Bring along a cuppa or a beer. Maybe some nibbles and have a picnic. While the torpedo is doing its magic, we'll talk about the types of fish we might catch, their habitats, the best way to cook your fish and other things to see and do on the beach that only locals know about. After about 45 minutes it will be time to reel in the fish and get your cameras ready! This is so much fun for anybody 9 years old to 90! All the legal sized fish we catch are yours to take home. Other things to note Tides and weather play a big part in fishing so contact host to confirm best time. Experience will last about 2 - 2 1/2 hrs. Guests get to keep all the legal fish we catch. All others will be returned to the sea. Bring a bag (plastic) for your catch.

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