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Tauranga Māori History and Culture Tour
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5 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Travel Ed is a M?ori wh?nau (family) operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribes and beyond. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ), our experiences are based upon real-life experiences, and tailored to value learning outcomes across cultures.
Your authentic M?ori guide is a storyteller, geared to take you on a journey of cultural discovery, connecting you with culturally signigficant sites, stories, and ancient tribal customs. Feel the presence of our ancestors as we take you on a journey dating back to 925AD.
This is not just a window to our culture, you are immersed in it.
Travel Ed is an experience of a life time. In your small intimate group your warm friendly and knowledgable guide will ensure you are part of the family by journey’s end. Experiencing our Tauranga M?ori cultural tour will provide you with a deep understanding and appreciation of our history. It is a wonderful day of conversation, reflection and learning.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Locally produced natural Mānuka sparkling water
- At the Historic Village you are able to purchase hot or cold beverage and bakery food
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Flagpole area outside the port gates. Find our van in the carpark next to the Port gates. We will meet you there. Be there at least 15 mins prior to departure.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Please stand outside the pick up point so that you are visible from the road. Your guide will be looking for you and will find a safe and convenient place to park. Your guide will meet you and accompany you to your transport
What To Expect
As we drive by your local tribal guide will tell you ancient stories of our well known ancestral mountain, Mount Maunganui.. You will take in the beauty of the beaches as we make our way to Tauranga, a short 20 minute drive.
• Admission Ticket Free
Learn about the arrival of Kupe in 925AD, the first known Polynesian explorer to arrive in Aotearoa (NZ) from our historic homeland of Hawaiiki. You will experience the example of a Polynesian compass (Te Kāpehu) that he used for navigation to these shores. This provided the navigational blueprint for our ancestors arrival in Aotearoa (New Zealand)
25 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
A short 10 minute drive will take you on a journey taking you back to the year 1828. The site of inter-tribal conflict, the arrival of settlers, missionries and the British colonial forces. It is here that you will learn of the local Māori tribes
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Elms
A chance to see the Mission House which has relevance for the conflict that was to follow. Situated there also is the oldest free standing library in New Zealand. We stop momentarily.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Historic Village
A chance stroll through a village of buildings from the colonial days in Tauranga. Here you will have the opportunity to relax over a refreshing hot or cold drink and something to eat.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Gate Pa Memorial Reserve
We will walk you through the battle on the site of one of the most significant conflicts between the colonial troops and our local Māori tribes of 1864. Learn about the carvings, the conflict and what it meant to Tauranga and surrounding district. Learn about what came from this conflict that connected with future world conflicts.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Experience a local traditional marae where you will be immersed in the local traditions, connections and stories. You will leave having a greater understanding of the history of the local Māori culture and sense of community.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Awesome views of Tauranga Harbour and coastline from the surrounding hills
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seat are avaiable on request when booking
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration.
- Could be challenging for those who find walking for 20 minutes or more
Operated by Travel Ed Matauranga Haere
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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