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Guided Māori History and Culture Tour to Rotorua and Tauranga
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6 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Your hosts are a M?ori wh?nau (family) business, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga and Bay of Plenty tribes. 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.
This is an experience of a life time. In your small van group, your warm friendly and knowledgable guide will ensure you are part of the family by journey’s end. Experiencing our Rotorua/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
- Locally produced natural sparkling water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Māori Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Flagpole area outside the port gates. Find the tourism desk as you walk from the ship towards the Port gates. A representative 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
As you walk towards the Port of Tauranga gates look for us at the the tourism desks. These are on the left just before you get to the gates. Check in with our representative there. Ask the tourism ambassadors on the wharf to assist if you are unsure.
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
Ancient Māori navigational compass. Hear the ancient stories of the arrival of our Māori ancestors from 925AD. Learn where they came from and their subsequent settlement in Aotearoa
20 Minutes • 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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tauranga Crossing
Lunch is served. Enjoy the taste of an iconic New Zealand pie. These pies have won the best pie awards for many years. The best pies in New Zealand! Patrick’s Pies has won the Bakers New Zealand Supreme Pie Award almost every year since 2011. If pies are not your thing they do offer a range of excellent bakery food to choose from
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
Arriving at the thermal valley after traveling through the forests to Rotorua you will experience the stories and cultural performance of our internationally recognised Māori cultural group
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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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