Eco Tourism

Experience real New Zealand Māori culture with a unique insight into a day in the life of a Māori elder. Kaumātua are the elders in Māori society, and are respected for their knowledge of tribal history and traditions.

Meet up with awesome couple Todd and Lee-Anne Jago from Waka Abel Tasman, outside Kaiteriteri boat ramp, at 9am. You will experience a traditional Māori karakia (blessing) for protection and discover important tikanga (etiquette) associated with travelling inside a waka, before embarking on your haerenga (journey).

Immediately feel welcomed and at ease with your personal guides Mervyn and Rangimārie, as you experience the warmth of true Māori cultural manākitanga (hospitality) by being picked up from your local accommodation or the visitor centres, to begin your haerenga (journey) and connection with their whānau (family). A traditional Māori pōwhiri (welcoming ceremony) awaits you.

Spend the night in a private bush camp setting, in the heart of the Ureweras. A comfortable whare (accommodation), equipped with proper beds and fresh linen. Upon arrival you will be welcomed with a traditional mihi whakatau and refreshments. A BBQ dinner, accompanied by good New Zealand wine & beer, is followed by stories of the area, the Māori culture & the Tūhoe people.

Imagine being taken off the busy, hectic modern streets, and transported back into Tāne Mahuta Atua (God of forest) to trees, all creatures great and small, guided by Whaea Marlene and kaiwhakairo carvers Piripi/Layton, as they guide you through ngahere urutapu (Virgin forest). A bespoke and private journey high inside the ngahere (forest). Shown sacred instruments, ancient kōrero (native language) of manu (birds), insects, plus warm manākitanga (hospitality) including wai Māori (fresh…

Have you ever been up and personal with a Kiwi? On this very special Aotearoa tour, you will see our most famous icon in their unique habitat, and spend the night on Kāpiti Island's very own bird sanctuary. Make bucket list memories with your whānau (family) bubble. Enjoy warm manaakitanga (hospitality) and delicious kai (food), surrounded by stunning native bush and New Zealand's most rare and beautiful native birds. Ready to book? Let's do this!

Experience Ōtautahi (Christchurch) brand new Māori cultural tour, proudly situated at Ngā Hau e Whā national Marae.

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