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Wellington: Hidden Māori Treasures Tour
1 ReviewsDiscover intriguing secrets about the city we love and explore the exclusive sites of our history.
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Highlights
- Experience a traditional Māori welcome at the start of the tour
- Introduction speech about Te Āti Awa people
- Exclusive access to preserved remains of the historic Māori village site.
- Traditional Waka knowledge
Description
The area where Te Raukura-Te Wharewaka o Pōneke is located was harbour frontage to Te Aro Pā, an old traditional Māori village. Learn about the people of this place, the various elements and design of Te Raukura building and its connection to the Polynesian explorer Kupe. Hear stories about the two taniwha (mythological beings) in the harbour retold, find out about environmental impacts for Māori in today’s urban landscape and learn other fascinating facts about Māori culture in Wellington. View the archaeological remains of a whareponga (house) at the Pā site, hear the story of the people who lived at the Pā and their journey to Wellington, gain exclusive access to a non-public excavation site. Discover Wellington’s hidden Māori treasures.Includes
Mihi whakatau | Whakawhānaunga | Introduction speech about Te Āti Awa people | Traditional Waka knowledge | Exclusive access to an excavation site displaying history of historical content | Graphical images shared | Explanation of Te Raukura | The forming of the harbour | Views from the City to Sea bridge | Connections to Kupe | Poroaki Experience a traditional Māori welcome at the start of the tour and be introduced to our custom practices woven throughout the tour.Easy cancellation
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