Cultural Waka (Canoe) Tour to Haruru Falls
This interactive Waka (canoe) experience provides a rare and unique insight into our ancient customs, rituals and traditions.
Discover the beauty of the Waitangi River estuary and experience Maori traditions during a 3-hour cruise in a traditional canoe (waka) with a local Maori guide. Learn traditional paddling techniques in the calm waters of the estuary and make your way to Haruru Falls. Your guide shares informative commentary about Ngapuhi (the largest Maori tribe in New Zealand) customs and history, and points out wildlife as you glide along. Disembark to visit a Ngapuhi meeting house and perhaps meet people from this Maori community. You'll also learn the moves of a 'haka' — an ancient Maori war dance.
Highlights :
3-hour tour with traditional canoe (waka) cruise and Maori cultural experience
Paddle through the Waitangi River estuary in a sturdy waka.
Learn about native customs from the Ngapuhi guide
Hear about the sacred nature of Haruru Falls Stop into a marae (Maori meeting house)
Gain insight into the perspectives of indigenous Maori people as you explore New Zealand’s stunning terrain.
Departing:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 9.00am during the summer months, this Qualmark endorsed and very exclusive Maori war canoe voyages are a perfect combination of eco, spiritual and interactive cultural experiences.
Discover the beauty of the Waitangi River estuary and experience Maori traditions during a 3-hour cruise in a traditional canoe (waka) with a local Maori guide. Learn traditional paddling techniques in the calm waters of the estuary and make your way to Haruru Falls. Your guide shares informative commentary about Ngapuhi (the largest Maori tribe in New Zealand) customs and history, and points out wildlife as you glide along. Disembark to visit a Ngapuhi meeting house and perhaps meet people from this Maori community. You'll also learn the moves of a 'haka' — an ancient Maori war dance.
Highlights :
3-hour tour with traditional canoe (waka) cruise and Maori cultural experience
Paddle through the Waitangi River estuary in a sturdy waka.
Learn about native customs from the Ngapuhi guide
Hear about the sacred nature of Haruru Falls Stop into a marae (Maori meeting house)
Gain insight into the perspectives of indigenous Maori people as you explore New Zealand’s stunning terrain.
Departing:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 9.00am during the summer months, this Qualmark endorsed and very exclusive Maori war canoe voyages are a perfect combination of eco, spiritual and interactive cultural experiences.
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