A unique opportunity to experience first-hand some of the most important cultural and spiritual traditions in Maori heritage while exploring Hakikino.

You'll encounter the warriors challenge as you enter the sacred ground of our home people, participate in the powerful rituals of our traditional welcome ceremony and meet skilled traditional artisans who will demonstarte their arts and crafts.  This special journey through Hakikino offers insights and experiences that are both historical and personal and likely to last a lifetime. 

Pre-bookings are essential, and this tour can be scheduled for any time of the day. A moderate level of fitness is required.

Pricing
10 to 19 people - $85 pp
20 to 29 people - $65 pp
30 to 50 people - $45 pp
all pricing is exclusive of gst

Add a Meal - enjoy a meal at the Award Winning JARK'S Cafe in Waimarama before or after your tour.  Lunch $20 pp, Dinner $30 pp.  Menu Options Available.

This is an exceptional opportunity to explore Maori culture of the past and the present in an exclusive private tour where we'll get to know each other as individuals as we explore the Maori way of life together. 

The sharing of food for Maori is an expression of deep generosity and respect.  It is essential to familial, tribal and social kinship.  We invite you to share food with our family as we enjoy the tastes, and explore the history of, traditional Maori foods including fresh local seafood.  We'll tell you about our lives as Maori in contemporary New Zealand, and how we blend ancient customs and spiritual traditions with modern ways.  This experience includes a warrior challenge, traditional welcome and farewell and a tour of the Hakikino Reserve with our local artisans.  This is an intimate and unique occassion, not scripted, but shared.  We are happy to customize this tour to fit your time schedule.

Pre-bookings are essential, and this tour can be scheduled for any time of the day. 

Pricing
6 to 10 people - $175 pp
11 to 19 people - $150 pp
20 to 29 people - $125 pp
30 to 50 people - $100 pp
all pricing is exclusive of gst

A moderate level of fitness is requires,  We recommend you wear comfortabe walking shoes.  Cameras are permittes but images cannot be sold or used for commercial purposes.