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Our trip with Les was so special. Thank you Les for sharing your knowledge and culture with my family, we appreciated the unique and personal experiences of the Maori culture and history of the area. It was a beautiful day and we were well looked after. It was the highlight of our trip. 

Tauranga ki Rotorua Māori History & Culture Tour

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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.

Tauranga, New Zealand

Opportunity to purchase a local lunch that includes a famous award-winning Patrick’s Pie.

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Local Guide

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TAURANGA KI ROTORUA EXPERIENCE

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3 hour walking tour (minimum of 2 adult bookings required)Experience the beauty of Mauao, our treasured maunga (mountain) that stands proudly at the entrance of the Tauranga harbour. Join our small guided tour from the Salisbury Wharf carpark next to the Tauranga port gates. You will be captured by the rich history and culture of this picturesque tourist destination. Let our local guide's stories transport you back to the early days of settlement and expertly guide you through to the modern-day allure of Mount Maunganui.

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

We meet at Salisbury Wharf car park outside the Mount Ocean Sports Club (MOSC)

Tour starting point

Salisbury Wharf 

Walk by Waikorire listening to your Māori guide telling you ancient stories of this popular scenic bay, harbour and our ancestral mountain

Exploring the history of Tauranga harbour through stories

Waikorire (Pilot Bay)

Tangaroa - god of the seas protecting the harbour

Statue in the Harbour

Mount Maunganui Walking Tour

3 hour walking tour (approx 4kms)Minimum of 2 adults requiredDepart 9:30am from Hotel Armitage &amp; Conference Centre, 28 Brown Street, TaurangaTe 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.

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Local Māori Guide

We meet and depart from the entrance at Mercure Tauranga at 9:30am

Mercure Tauranga

Meeting Place

To begin our walk you are transported back in time to the arrival of our Māori ancestors to Aotearoa from our ancient homeland, Hawaiiki.

In the beginning

Pouwhenua

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

Settlement conflict

Otamataha Pā

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

Arrival of the missionaries in Tauranga

The Elms Mission Station

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

Location of the armed constabulary

Taumata Kahawai Pā

We return the the starting point at Mercure Tauranga.

End of Tour

Back to Mercure Tauranga

Tauranga Māori History Experience

Tauranga City Centre Te Papa Walking Tour

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.

New Zealand

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.

Les Millard

9:00am start Duration: 5 hours (approximately)Minimum of 4 required (private tour available)Take a journey tracing the path of our ancestors and the pre-European Māori and settlers who laid the foundation for Tauranga Moana.Gain insight into Tauranga's rich history as you delve into the stories of an ancient Māori fortified village and the profound impact of missionaries and European settlers on the Māori people.Your guides, descendants of those who were present at the historic battle, will lead you to the very grounds where remarkable events unfolded, sharing tales of bravery and honour.Stand within a Polynesian navigational compass used by our ancestors to navigate the vast Pacific Ocean.To conclude this remarkable tour, visit a local marae and admire the breathtaking vistas of the Tauranga harbour from the nearby hills. Truly a captivating experience!

To begin our walk you are transported back in time to the arrival of our Māori ancestors to Aotearoa from our 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

Otamataha Pā (fortified)

A relationship was built between our tribal leaders and the missionaries. We call by The Elms to view the mission station. There's an opportunity to go back at a later time to take the tour of The Elms grounds

The Elms

Arrival of Missionaries

Taumatakahawai Pā(Māori fortified village) became a redoubt established by the colonial forces

Location of the constabulary

During the 1860s the building was pressed into service as a mission hospital, caring for both Māori and Pākehā.&nbsp;

1860s hospital

The Old Post Office

Tauranga Moana History & Culture Experience

Please Note: This walking tour is unavaiable until further noticeImmerse yourself in the rich historical and cultural tales of the hills and surrounding areas as you take in the awe-inspiring vistas of Tauranga Moana harbour and the Bay of Plenty coastline. Explore ancient, fortified villages and gain insight into the early settlement of these hills. The stunning backdrop provides the perfect setting for these captivating stories.You will also have the chance to capture this breathtaking scenery from the land to the sea – a truly amazing photographic opportunity.Moderate fitness level required.Minimum of 3 guests to operate trip

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