Discover Wellingtons Hidden Maori Treasures Tour

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2hr Duration
Te Wharewaka o Poneke: 2 Taranaki Street, Wellington Central, New Zealand
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Discover intriguing secrets about the city we love and explore the exclusive sites of our history.

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.

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.

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Hidden Maori Treasures Tour

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What to expect

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about Te Āti Awa people | Traditional Waka knowledge | Exclusive access to an excavation site displaying history of historical content | Graphical images shared | Explanation of Te Raukura | The forming of the harbour | Views from the City to Sea bridge | Connections to Kupe | Poroaki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.

Let our knowledgeable guides capture your imagination
Learn about waka craft and celestial navigation
See the Wellington waterfront differently
See the Wellington waterfront differently
See the Wellington waterfront differently
See the Wellington waterfront differently
See the Wellington waterfront differently
Explore the rich Māori history of Wellington pre-European colonisation
Explore the rich Māori history of Wellington pre-European colonisation
Explore the rich Māori history of Wellington pre-European colonisation
Explore the rich Māori history of Wellington pre-European colonisation
Explore the rich Māori history of Wellington pre-European colonisation

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Comfortable footwear and clothing is recommended and layers are great in Wellington weather.

Book this tour and include a meal from our award-winning Karaka Café.

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