3 hour walking tour (approx 4kms)
Minimum of 2 adults required
Depart 9:30am from Hotel Armitage & Conference Centre, 28 Brown Street, Tauranga
Te Papa (Tauranga) has so much history to offer. This hīkoi, led by a local Māori tribal guide, takes you from early settlement by our ancestors, to the arrival of the missionary Rev Brown and colonial settlers. Tauranga has a history of amazing stories. Our local guide will transport you back in time to expertly guide you through to what makes Tauranga what it is today.
sun screen, sun hat, water
We meet and depart from the entrance to The Armitage at 9:30am
To begin our walk you are transported back in time to the arrival of our Māori ancestors to Aotearoa from our ancient homeland, Hawaiiki.
We visit the site of an ancient pā (fortified village) which saw inter-tribal conflict which eventually became the final resting place of colonial soldiers from conflicts with our local tribes during 1864
A place of great significance in the history of Tauranga. Your guide will take you through these beautiful grounds that witnessed so many important events that helped shape Tauranga
Taumatakahawai Pā(Māori fortified village) became a redoubt established by the colonial forces. From here you can view the city including The Strand and the historic Clarence House
We return the the starting point at The Armitage.
Join our local Māori storytellers to experience the beauty of Māori history and cultural stories. Be immersed in the culture of tangata whenua (local Māori people). Our experiences take you beyond the window of our culture to a journey of knowledge and understanding.
