Te Pa Tu: A Connection to the Land, History & Culture
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Port
Tauranga (Rotorua), 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
$239.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals 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.
Your exciting journey into the celebration of traditional Maori rituals starts with a coach ride across the beautiful countryside to the Te Pa Tu Maori Village, winner of New Zealand's Supreme Tourism Award.
The kaitiaki (guardians) of Te Pa Tu Maori Village welcome you to their traditional whenua (land), where you'll feel a connection to the Maori people like you've never experienced before.
Witness the powerful haka powhiri (welcome) as you enter the village. Then, as you're touring the tawa forest village, immerse yourself in the ancient customs, games, and the native food and medicines used by the local Iwi.
Within the forest-formed amphitheatre, attention shifts to stories relayed through haka, song and drama, before your guide brings manuhiri (guests) to a spectacular buffet lunch featuring Maori fusion dishes including hangi lamb and vegetables, baked fish, and smoked chicken.
Following your lunch, join in the celebration with songs, stories, and fun before boarding the coach back to the ship.
You'll leave the village with a heartfelt connection to the people, land and history of Te Pa Tu.
Notes:
Lunch menu may vary depending on seasonal availability. The drive from the ship to Te Pa Tu Maori Village is approximately 90 minutes long.