Māori Whakatau Welcome
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Wanaka, New Zealand
- 40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
The pōwhiri, or welcome, is an important ritual in New Zealand’s Māori culture, inviting visitors as they arrive on their whenua (land). Experience a full pōwhiri, including the challenge and mihi whakatau (welcome speech), first-hand in Wānaka. Connect with Māori traditions in a way that you simply can’t through guidebooks and museums; learn more about the local iwi (tribe) and their responsibilities as custodians of the land.
- Be welcomed into Otago on the shores of the picturesque Lake Wānaka
- Choose a morning or afternoon pōwhiri to suit your schedule
- Ideal for the whole family, with child discounts for under-16s
- Experience part of Māori culture that many travelers miss
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Authentic Māori Bone Carving of your experience
- WanaHaka Tea Towel Souvenir
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Lake Wanaka
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 78 reviews
gavinricho, Sep 2018
Very informative, helpful and Joe is a great guy. Such a great idea to do at the start of a NZ trip. Kids loved it too. Definitely worth doing!!
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