Okeanos Aotearoa Waka Tours
Okeanos Aotearoa is a brand new waka experience that offers two sailing options for visitors. Leaving daily from Karanga Plaza, Wynyard Quarter, visitors are able to enjoy a powhiri on board, and traditional waka kaupapa. The wakas are traditionally designed Polynesian sailing canoes built with modern materials and propelled with fossil-fuel free technologies. Visitors have the option to choose either a four hour or two hour experience, and depending on the sailing option, with either a hangi meal or light refreshments.
Find out more information here.
Dans Le Noir
Dans le Noir, which is an international company offering patrons a unique experience by eating in complete darkness, guided and served by low vision or blind people, has recently opened in Auckland. Dining in absolute darkness is an experience that awakens senses and enables guests to completely re-evaluate their perception of taste and smell.
Discover more about the latest dining experience here.
Clearyak
Clear kayaks, known as a 'Clearyak’, are a brand new way to explore New Zealand marine life up close. Kayakers can enjoy a pure, peaceful experience with the vision beneath amazingly clear and detailed. Recently launched at Goat Island Marine Reserve, the new product allows visitors to view fish such as snapper (tāmure), parore, red moki (nanua), blue maomao, eagle ray (whai keo) and stingray (whai).
Find out more information here.
Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari rebrand
Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari (AWADS) is rebranding to strengthen its proposition as a sustainable tourism operator.
Over the next 12 months, as part of its ‘Discover Today – Protect for Tomorrow’ brand refresh, AWADS will engage key stakeholder groups, including the Department of Conservation and education institutions, to help develop conservation focused plan.
The key purpose of this rebranding exercise is to highlight how AWADS is the leading contributor to marine research in the Hauraki Gulf.
More info on AWADS available here.
Intrepid Urban Adventures Auckland
Urban Adventures, the world’s largest adventure travel company, which operates in 157 countries – and is the fastest growing brand in the Intrepid Group – has launched its first tours in Auckland. Visitors can choose to experience electric bike tours around the city, on Waiheke Island and in Piha.
Find out more information here.
Walking by Nature
Walking by Nature is a brand new product that offers a range of guided walks, retreats and adventures for visitors wanting to take time out to experience the healing power of nature. These new tours are based on Waiheke Island but trips on Great Barrier Island can also be offered.
More information can be found here.
Tour to Shop
Visitors can now discover the secret to shopping around Auckland and explore some of the best shopping haunts that most visitors (and even some locals) don’t know about. Tour to Shop offer a range of shopping tours to suit any taste including exclusive boutiques, New Zealand designers, designer outlets, homewares and local artisan souvenirs.
More information can be found here.
Aucky Walky
The latest walking operator in Auckland, Aucky Walky, is offering a two hour 'find your feet' tour for visitors. Local guides reveal the city sights, stories, shops and eateries that can’t be missed. The tour discovers hidden laneways, art, serene parks and Auckland’s Māori heritage.
More details here.
The Hunting Lodge Winery
The Hunting Lodge Winery (previously known as Matua) in Kumeu is under new ownership. The winery has recently launched a new cellar door offering with sumptuous food and an ever evolving wine range, complete with conferencing and wedding venue facilitates.
Details about The Hunting Lodge can be found here.