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Traditional Marae experience - learning about the ancestry and culture
You will be hosted by your local Māori guide/storyteller
Enjoying a refreshing local sparkling Mānuka Wai drink
Connecting with our local tribal history and culture
A guest from the US playing a poignant tune on his flute at Pukehinahina (Gate Pā) as a sign of respect for this culturally significant place.

Tauranga Māori History and Culture Tour

By Travel Ed Matauranga Haere
4.7 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$176 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Travel Ed is a Māori whānau (family) operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribes and beyond. 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.

Travel Ed is an experience of a life time. In your small intimate group your warm friendly and knowledgable guide will ensure you are part of the family by journey’s end. Experiencing our 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.

Activity location

  • Tauranga
    • Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Port of Tauranga Ltd
    • 2 Salisbury Avenue
    • 3116, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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Tauranga Māori History and Culture in English
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m5h 30m
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English

Small group: To ensure a personal experience this tour is restricted to a maximum of 9 manuhiri (guests)
Duration: 5 hours: The tour will take approximately 5.5 hrs including drive time between stops at places of significance.
Local food and drink: Locally produced water infused with traditional mānuka honey. Optional stop at a popular Māori/Japanese fusion eatery
Mount Maunganui & Tauranga: Guests will go around the harbour from Mount Maunganui to Tauranga and Papamoa, including through kiwifruit growing region
Small van: Comfortable and spacious fully air conditioned van
Personal Experience: Each guest becomes a part of our whānau whānui (extended family). Your guide will embrace you as part of our community.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$176.09 x 1 AdultAU$176.09
Total
Price is AU$176.09

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocally produced natural Mānuka sparkling water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAt the Historic Village you are able to purchase hot or cold drink and bakery food

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant seat are avaiable on request when booking
  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration.
  • Could be challenging for those who find walking for 20 minutes or more

Activity itinerary

Mount Maunganui (Pass by)
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.
Tauranga
  • 25m
Learn about the arrival of Kupe in 925AD, the first known Polynesian explorer to arrive in Aotearoa (NZ) from our historic homeland of Hawaiiki. You will experience the example of a Polynesian compass (Te Kāpehu) that he used for navigation to these shores. This provided the navigational blueprint for our ancestors arrival in Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Otamataha Pa
  • 30m
A short 10 minute drive will take you on a journey taking you back to the year 1828. The site of inter-tribal conflict, the arrival of settlers, missionries and the British colonial forces. It is here that you will learn of the local Māori tribes
The Elms (Pass by)
A chance to see the Mission House which has relevance for the conflict that was to follow. Situated there also is the oldest free standing library in New Zealand. We stop momentarily.
The Historic Village
  • 1h
A chance stroll through a village of buildings from the colonial days in Tauranga. Here you will have the opportunity to relax over a refreshing hot or cold drink and something to eat.
Gate Pa Memorial Reserve
  • 45m
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.
Tahuwhakatiki Marae
  • 40m
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.
Summerhill Mountainbike Park
  • 30m
Awesome views of Tauranga Harbour and coastline from the surrounding hills

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTauranga
    • Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPort of Tauranga Ltd
    • 2 Salisbury Avenue
    • 3116, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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