Embark on a 6-hour journey from Tauranga to Rotorua, where you'll be immersed in some of Aotearoa's rich heritage and traditions. Led by a local Māori elder, you'll discover the sacred landscapes, vibrant stories, and the profound connection to the land that defines Māori identity.

From our ancestral mountain Mauao to the ancient Polynesian navigation compass and ancestral journey dating back to 925AD. You'll trace the journey of our ancestors and walk through significant historic sites, visit a marae, and travel through kiwifruit orchards and vast forests to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua, culminating in a world-famous cultural performance at Whakarewarewa, The Living Māori Village.

Leaving you with a deep connection to people and place from a Māori perspective.