Hawke's Bay's Maori Heritage
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Port
Napier, New Zealand
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$159
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
A Heart for Community:
Connect with the heart and soul of a vibrant community. Whether you're meeting friendly locals, encountering heirloom cultures, engaging with Native peoples, exploring hidden corners, or discovering beloved eateries, let lasting memories begin with warmth, hospitality, and genuine connection.
Step into the heart of Hawke's Bay on this Maori heritage tour — an enriching cultural experience led by a local Maori guide from the Ngati Kahungunu iwi (tribe).
This is more than just sightseeing; it's a meaningful journey that connects you deeply to the land, stories, and people of Ahuriri (Napier). With ancestral knowledge and heartfelt storytelling, your guide will reveal the layers of Maori history that have shaped the region across generations.
Visit sacred sites including Hawke's Bay's largest Maori pa (fort), Kohupatiki Marae, and the historic battlefield of Omarunui. Hear the enduring tale of Pania of the Reef — the sea maiden who protects Napier's shores — and learn the legend of Te Mata Peak, whose silhouette tells a story of love, sacrifice, and whakapapa (genealogy).
Blending oral tradition, mythology, and local insight, this experience offers a rare window into the age-old soul of Napier. Walk in the footsteps of its first guardians and leave with a deeper appreciation for the enduring spirit of Ngati Kahungunu.
Notes:
You must remove your shoes at one or more location(s). Enclosed shoes are required (no sandals, flip flops or backless shoes). Tour requires approximately .6 mile (1 km) of walking. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, inclines, gravel, grass, and steps.