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Private tour | Te ara toi (The art journey)

4 Nov 2026 - 30 Jun 2027

3pm to 4pm

From $36 per person

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Deep dive into Māori art at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki with a private tour. Te ara toi (the art journey) will introduce you to concepts of te ao Māori through the Gallery’s collection and building. This is a tour run exclusively for your group. 

Te ara toi takes you on a journey where you’ll: 

  • Go on a journey through the Gallery’s collection of Māori art, led by a knowledgeable guide 
  • Explore artworks inside the Gallery and embedded in the building from prominent artists 
  • Discover the stories, people and cultural traditions that shape Aotearoa New Zealand 
  • Learn about significant Māori artists, artworks, artistic practices and cultural traditions  
  • Be introduced to te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) and learn useful te reo Māori kupu (words) 

Te ara toi is perfect for visitors looking to deepen their understanding of te ao Māori, Māori art. 

Booking information 

  • Private tours are run exclusively for your group, with no other visitors joining 
  • Groups can be booked for up to 15 people maximum, if you’d like to book a larger group, please email gallerytours@aucklandartgallery.com 
  • A minimum booking fee of $280 applies, which includes up to 7 people 
  • When booking for 6 people or less, your cart will automatically update to meet the minimum booking fee 
  • Private tours can be booked every day, except Christmas Day, and must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance 

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