New Zealand Maori Culture
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CABLE BAY ADVENTURE PARK - Cable Bay, NelsonLocation: Nelson Enjoy the adventure of a four-wheel motorbike trip, ride the unique Skywire flying-fox; experience a Tour of Discovery or take a relaxing horse ride on our 1,600-acre property. We are only 15 minutes from Nelson city and open every day except Christmas Day. Paintball games and 'Argo' fun rides are also available. Our cafe is open daily, serving delicious food...(more) |
SCENIC PACIFIC - AucklandLocation: North Island Half-day and full-day tours of the Auckland region, tour to the Maori heartland of Rotorua or visit the Bay of Islands, rich in New Zealand pioneering history. Choose between 120 deluxe coach tours from two of New Zealand's top coach tour companies. Stunning tours of Taupo, Waitomo Caves, Christchurch, Queenstown, Mt Cook, Milford Sound and West Coast Glaciers also available...(more) |
HORIZON TOURS - DunedinLocation: Dunedin - Otago Peninsula Experience Dunedin's wildlife and natural heritage with the team at Horizon Tours. Join our expert guides, Lyndon Perriman who has 30 years conservation experience working with albatross, penguins, cormorants, seals and sea lions, and James Karawana, of Te Arawa and Ngāti Porou descent, who will provide a wealth of Māori cultural insight...(more) |
KIWI SEGWAY TOURS - AucklandLocation: Auckland - Auckland City Our Segway sightseeing tours are guaranteed one of the best things to do in Auckland. The beauty of riding a Segway is they're eco-friendly, quiet, and you stand above the crowds. They are perfect for both young and old. That makes for great views and photos. Our mission is to provide safe, fun and unforgettable experiences that last a lifetime...(more) |
SAIL BARBARY - Lake TaupoLocation: Lake Taupo Sail Barbary offers relaxation, fun and adventure. Barbary is equipped for all conditions—if the wind dies down her eco-friendly electric engine kicks in, or if you fancy a real sailing adventure, come aboard when the wind is up, and enjoy sailing Lake Taupo at its best (and quietest!). Barbary has been sailing to Taupo's iconic Maori Rock Carvings since 1983...(more) |
TU TIKA TOURS - WhangareiLocation: Whangarei Airport Experience the warmth of true Maori hospitality with a 5-hour extravaganza of Maori life and practices. Feel welcomed and at ease as part of the family and learn about New Zealand’s beautiful Maori culture directly from knowledgeable and passionate descendants of the land. This is not your normal touristy tour, very personal, very real, very unique. Unforgettable experience...(more) |
ABEL TASMAN WAKA TOURS - WAKA ABEL TASMAN - KaiteriteriLocation: Marahau Beach Group Journeys, Haerenga ā-rōpū. |
MITAI MAORI VILLAGE - RotoruaLocation: Bay of Plenty A sacred place – a spiritual place. An evening at Mitai Maori Village will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture. Enjoy a traditional hangi meal. See warriors in traditional dress paddling a waka (ancient war canoe). Home of the sacred Rainbow Spring and glow worms. Five minutes from the centre of Rotorua. Nau Mai Haere Mai...(more) |
HELLS GATE GEOTHERMAL PARK & MUD SPA - RotoruaLocation: Bay of Plenty Experience Hell's Gate, Rotorua's spectacular geothermal reserve and mud spa complex. Health-giving muds and sulphurous waters. Traditional Wai Ora Massage—a relaxing full body massage incorporating elements of Miri Miri (Maori massage technique). Mud facials utilising Hells Gate's unique 'Alite' Mud Spa product range—made from the natural muds of the geothermal reserve...(more) |
ARIARI LODGE - Lake Rotorangi, TaranakiLocation: Taranaki - Stratford Imagine staying in luxuriously private self contained chalet accommodation with picturesque scenic views. Be captivated by the natural beauty, lake views and sculptured landscape of Lake Rotorangi. Unwind listening to the birdsong and farm animals from your own private verandah. Simply relax, explore the tranquil waters of Lake Rotorangi by kayak or hike around the nearby Lake Rotokare Scenic Reserve...(more) |
PA HARAKEKE - PureoraLocation: Waikato - Waitomo The Pa Harakeke visitor centre is open 7days a week in summer and 5days the rest of the year. Quality chalet accommodation and conference room facility are also available and located close to the start of the Timber Trail. They welcome all visitors to Pure-ora; cyclists, trampers, bird-watchers, eco-cultural enthusiasts and especially visitors from other countries and of other cultures...(more) |
BACKYARD TOURS - Turangi TongariroLocation: Rotorua Tēnā Koutou Katoa, Nau mai Hāere mai. Come and experience our Backyard with all its own natural beauty including our Maori cultural acknowledgements. Make sure to bring your camera and be prepared to take lots of photos along the way. Relax and refuel your body at a café, or bring your own and have a picnic...(more) |
TE PUIA - RotoruaLocation: Rotorua - Rotorua City Arts and crafts are the pages of the Maori culture, like the pictures of a book. It's how stories were told and passed down through generations, how traditions and genealogy were preserved. We give this knowledge freely. We give it to you for nothing. Do the same when your time comes to teach others...(more) |
BURIED VILLAGE - RotoruaLocation: Rotorua - Lake Tarawera Around the fascinating remains of a settlement buried by the eruption of Mount Tarawera, a place of exceptional beauty has been created. A world-class museum houses many hundreds of objects dug from the ruins of the village. Be escorted though the excavated sites with a walk to the base of one of NZ's most stunning waterfalls—not to be missed...(more) |
WAITANGI TREATY GROUNDS - WaitangiLocation: Paihia Panoramic views over Bay of Islands from New Zealand's most important historic site. The Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document, was signed here in 1840. The Treaty Grounds include the award winning Museum of Waitangi, Treaty House, carved Meeting House, and world’s largest ceremonial war canoe. Daily guided tours and cultural performances. Hangi & Concert available, October to April...(more) |
KO TANE - Maori Cultural Experience - ChristchurchLocation: Canterbury Come and discover Tane Mahuta the Maori god of the forest. Discover a people and culture who live in harmony with nature. Ko Tane is a Maori cultural experience located at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Tours include a Powhiri (traditional Maori welcome), cultural performance and entertainment, Maori village, Hangi Meal and an optional Kiwi Tour. Phone 359 6226 for availability...(more) |
DISTINCTION ROTORUA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE - RotoruaLocation: Rotorua Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre, with it's beautiful garden setting, is the perfect place to relax and unwind after enjoying the wealth of attractions and activities Rotorua has to offer. Superb base for exploring the Rotorua area, located just minutes from Rotorua city centre. Click through to view website and BOOK NOW link. FREE unlimited WiFi...(more) |
AUCKLAND MUSEUM - AucklandLocation: Auckland Welcome to Auckland War Memorial Museum, where exciting stories of the Pacific and New Zealand are told within a memorial dedicated to those who have sacrificed their lives for our country. This Auckland museum also has exhibits featuring the flora, fauna and landforms of our unique islands...(more) |
