Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Māori Highlights Tour

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About this activity

Discover the richness of Aotearoa New Zealand’s indigenous culture on this one-hour introductory tour, guided by one of our skilled and experienced hosts. Focusing on key Māori content and concepts within Te Papa, this tour offers a welcoming entry point into te ao Māori — the Māori world.

Using a selection of significant taonga (treasures), your guide will share stories and insights that highlight foundational aspects of Māori culture, history, and values. This is not a deep dive, but a thoughtfully curated overview designed to spark curiosity and understanding.

This tour includes the international visitor entry charge. Domestic tour pricing is available on our website.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: International visitor admission fee (two-day entry)
Included: Professional Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Entrance fee to short-term paid exhibitions

Itinerary

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

one hour Admission included

The Māori words ‘Te Papa Tongarewa’ mean ‘container of treasures’. At the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, you’ll discover the treasures of our land and people, and hear their stories told with authority and passion.

The Museum is built on a unique bi-cultural partnership that recognizes and celebrates Māori as tangata whenua – the original people of this land.

Our collections are spread over six floors of engaging, interactive displays. You’ll encounter Māori and Pacific cultural treasures, New Zealand’s extraordinary natural environment, its most important works of art, and its unique history.

Our range of engaging and informative tours enrich any Te Papa visit, and bring the stories of New Zealand’s land and people to life. A tour with one of our knowledgeable hosts is a fun way to help orientate the first-time visitor, and adds depth and understanding to the Te Papa experience. Te Papa, including Te Papa Tours, is a Qualmark-endorsed visitor activity and has achieved Qualmark Enviro-Gold accreditation.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure Point: Te Papa, Wellington Waterfront

End point

Departure Point: Te Papa, Wellington Waterfront

Using your ticket

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour departure time. When you arrive at Te Papa please identify yourself with a Te Papa Host at the Information Desk on Level 2, this is where the tour will depart from.