Guided Māori History and Culture Tour to Rotorua and Tauranga
Overview
Your hosts are a Māori whānau (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 Māori 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 Māori 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
- Bottled water Locally produced natural sparkling water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Māori Guide
Meeting and Pickup
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. You will receive an update of meeting time prior to the arrival of the ship. Please note: This tour requires a minimum of 3 travelers to operate.
Salisbury Avenue
Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Mount Maunganui
Admission Ticket Free
Tauranga
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gate Pa Memorial Reserve
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tauranga Crossing
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Tahuwhakatiki Marae
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Could be challenging for those who find walking for 20 minutes or more
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-383232P4
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