Day Visits - Marae & Maori Culture Guided Tour

To experience Maori culture and traditions in the friendly, welcoming warmth of Motuti Marae is to experience a piece of unique New Zealand culture.

The day visits allow you to share in the community spirit that is Motuti – learn about the history of Hokianga and the marae and take part in traditional flax weaving, poi-making and tititoria– traditional Maori games.
 

You will be met by a guide who will explain the powhiri – formal Maori welcome process before escorting you on to the marae. Learn about the unique Maori carvings, tukutuku panels and rafters that adorn the marae. Each carving tells a story about the history of Hokianga and the people.
 

Take part in flax weaving, poi-making, tititoria – stick games, bone-carving and wood carving (coming soon). Experience the unique Maori cultural tradition of a Kapa Haka performance – song and dance.
 

Share a light lunch including traditional Maori bread, Motuti honey, homemade jams and fresh fruit.
Experience a formal whakawatea - farewell from the marae.
 

Take a pilgrimage to St Mary’s - Hata Maria, Church, the final resting place of Bishop Jean Baptiste Pompallier, who is credited with advancing Catholism in NZ. Bishop Pompallier was highly regarded by many Maori throughout Hokianga.
 

Where: Motuti Marae, Motuti on the picturesque Hokianga Harbour
 

When: Mon – Fri, at 10 am       
         

Cost: Adults $50 per person; Children 13-17 years $25.00 and children 12 and under are $10.

 

 BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL, rates are valid until 31 March 2010 and subject to change.