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Christchurch: Waka Paddling & Cultural Experience (75 min)

By KO TANE LIMITED
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$82 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Learn about the history and tradition of the waka from your guide
  • Experience the feeling of paddling a traditional waka on the Avon River
  • Discover the history of Christchurch on a 75 min guided waka paddling tour
  • Enjoy the scenic views of the river and the city from the waka
  • Learn about the history of the city and the river from your guide

Activity location

    • Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 794 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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Christchurch: Waka Paddling & Cultural Experience (75 min)
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$81.82 x 1 AdultAU$81.82
Total
Price is AU$81.82

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    75min guided waka paddling experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Official greeting with a mihi (Māori greeting)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Overview of the visit
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic views of the Ōtākaro Awa (Avon River)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    History of Christchurch's 170-year journey
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from the activity

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, Non-swimmers, People with back problems

What you can expect

Step back in time to the era of the great Māori explorers with a guided waka paddling experience. Learn the history and tradition of the waka, an important part of Māori culture, and engage with the city’s history.

Meet your guide in city centre Christchurch, on the sacred Ōtākaro Awa (Avon River). Be officially greeted with a mihi (Māori greeting) and provided with an overview of your visit. Once onboard the waka, your Kaitahutū and Kaiārahi (guide and skipper) will share the scenery of the area and the history of the city’s 170-year journey.

Location

Activity location

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    • Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 794 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand