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Hidden Māori Treasures Tour

Discover Wellington’s hidden Māori treasures • Minimum of 2 participants • 2 Hours 15 mins

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Hidden Māori Treasures Tour

Discover Wellington’s hidden Māori treasures • Minimum of 2 participants • 2 Hours 15 mins

Health & Safety

Disclosures

By completing your booking, you agree to the terms and conditions:

  1. I acknowledge that there are risks involved with these activities and fully realise the dangers
    of participating in a tour such as this and fully assume the risks associated with such
    participation and my wellbeing during the tour.
  2. I understand and agree that situations may arise during the tour, which may be beyond the
    immediate control of organisers, and I must continually participate in a manner that does
    not endanger either myself or others.
  3. I agree to comply with the rules, regulations and tour instructions of Te Wharewaka o
    Pōneke. Te Wharewaka o Pōneke reserves the right to refuse service, without refund,
    should staff determine that my ability to participate in tour activities is impaired in a way
    that may cause danger to myself, other participants, staff or equipment.
  4. If I am under 18 years of age on the day of the tour, a parent or guardian can sign on my
    behalf.
  5. I declare that I am not under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
  6. Neither the organisers, the sponsors nor other parties associated with the tour shall have
    any responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any risk incident that might arise, whether or
    not by negligence, from any direct or indirect loss, injury or death that might be sustained by
    me or any other party directly or indirectly associated with me, from my intended or actual
    participation in the tour or its related activities.
  7. I authorise my name, voice, picture and information on this entry form to be used without
    payment to me in any broadcast, telecast, promotion, advertising or any other way pursuant
    to the Privacy Act 1993.
  8. I consent to Te Wharewaka o Pōneke storing my details which may be required in the event
    of illness or injuries suffered during the tour.
  9. I consent to receiving medical treatment which may be advisable in the tour of illness or
    injuries suffered during the tour.

Discover intriguing secrets about the city we love and explore the exclusive sites of our history.

Duration

2 hours 15 mins

About

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. Hear stories about the two taniwha (mythological beings) in the harbour retold, find out about environmental impacts for Māori in today’s urban landscape and learn other fascinating facts about Māori culture in Wellington.

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. Discover Wellington’s hidden Māori treasures.

Additional offering

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

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.

What to wear

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