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History and Culture Tour by Quest Highbrook, Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Quest Highbrook
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Opens instantly on your phone
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
4
Route
9.3 km
Starts at
Quest Highbrook
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Auckland, New Zealand, made by Quest Highbrook. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Discover the layers of history in the Highbrook area, from its ancient significance as a Māori portage route to its modern identity as a leading business park. This tour explores the historical importance of the Tāmaki River and the innovative design culture of the surrounding development. It's a journey through time, connecting the past with the present in this unique corner of the city.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Quest Highbrook in Auckland and covers about 9.3 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Tāmaki River Lookout
  • Highbrook Crossing Bridge
  • Quest Highbrook

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Quest Highbrook
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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