Our awesome guided day tours
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View from Summerhill towards the ancestral mountain Mauao
Papamoa Hills walking track
HISTORY AND CULTURE TOUR OF TAURANGA
JOIN US TO FOLLOW THE PATHWAYS OUR OUR ANCESTORS. FOLLOW THE PATHWAYS THAT OUR PRE-EUROPEAN MĀORI AND THE SETTLERS TOOK WHEN ESTABLISHING IN TAURANGA MOANA
To get a feel for the history of Tauranga you will experience the stories of an ancient Māori fortified village and the arrival and impact that missionaries and European settlers had on the Māori people. Your guides are Māori descendants of those who were at the battle. You will stand on the very grounds where one of the most incredible battles occurred and listen to stories of chivalry during the battle. You will have the opportunity to stand in the centre of a Polynesian navigational compass used by our ancestors to traverse the Pacific ocean. To complete this tour you will visit a local marae and take the opportunity to view the Tauranga harbour area from the surrounding hills. A truly stunning view!
Optional: To conclude this tour you can enjoy an exquisite culinary experience at Izakai, an award winning Māori/Japanese fusion eatery. (at your cost, subject to opening times)
Duration 5.5 hrs
Max: 9 pax
Cost per Person: Contact us for pricing
(includes guide, transport, all fees)
HISTORY AND CULTURE walk OF TAURANGA
take advantage of the scenic beauty from papamoa hills as you hear the historical and cultural stories of the hills and surrounding region
Small group tour hosted by a local Māori guide connecting guests with the history and culture of the ancient pā sites (fortified villages), identified by archaeologists as the largest location of the best-maintained sites in New Zealand. View a marae to learn about its role in the survival of the Māori culture. Take in the panoramic views of Tauranga harbour and Bay of Plenty coastline while listening to the stories, both ancient and contemporary, of colonisation dating back over a thousand years.
Moderate fitness level required.
Optional: To conclude this tour you can enjoy an exquisite culinary experience at Izakai, an award winning Māori/Japanese fusion eatery. (at your cost, subject to opening times)
Duration 4 hrs
Max: 9 pax (other group sizes by arrangement)
Cost per Person: Contact us for pricing
(includes guide, transport, all fees)
Tarawera Falls
The Hidden Wonders of Tarawera Falls
Duration: 6.5 hrs
Max: 9 pax (other group sizes by arrangement)
Rates: Cost per Person: Contact us for pricing
(includes guide, transport, all fees)
Restricted Availability - contact us
Hosted by local Māori guides you will explore the ancient and modern Māori stories while traveling along the Bay of Plenty coastline from Tauranga to Whakatāne. After a short bush walk feel the spiritual power of the stunning Tarawera Falls as the water cascades through the rock face.
Optional: To conclude this tour you can enjoy an exquisite culinary experience at Izakai, an award winning Māori/Japanese fusion eatery. (at your cost, subject to opening times)
Customised One Day Trips
Do you have a particular idea in mind? We have other one day guided trips available or alternatively we can arrange trips to fit with your requirements. Use the following form to contact us.
