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Experience the excitement of paddling a hand-crafted waka down the River Avon and learn about the importance of the waka to Māori culture. Enjoy early stories of Canterbury's Ngāi Tahu iwi and the earliest European settlers, and the positive things they achieved building the city of Christchurch together.

Chris Jolly Outdoors is introducing the first experience of its kind this summer on Lake Taupō! Taurikura Māori Cultural Experience aboard Cruise Cat is the creation of Atera and Henare Pitiroi, working together with the students of the local Te Kura Kaupapa. They have created an educational interactive cultural experience for guests to learn to work the poi, play traditional Māori games, sample Rewana bread and even get their own washable moko. As the boat cruises on Lake Taupō, guests will hear the songs and learn the history and stories of the Tūwharetoa people.

Create meaningful connections with the locals through authentic cultural experiences.
Kia ora and welcome to Northland, where you will meet the beautiful indigenous people of the land and experience our breath-taking coastlines and landscape.
Step right off the tourist trail and discover the gateway to Northland, Whangārei, New Zealand’s northern-most city with a passionate, knowledgeable and fun-loving Māori couple.  
"Tu Tika" means "Stand True". It reflects the integrity and truth that your hosts, Mervyn and Rangimarie Harding, live and breathe every day and want to share with you. They can’t wait to welcome you and give you a truly personal, meaningful, one-of-a-kind experience.
This is the type of travel experience that captivates you right from the start. An encounter you’ll never forget. With Tu Tika Tours and Transfers, you will create friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Waka tours from Kaiteriteri, the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park. A truly unique cultural experience that's suitable for all ages. We begin and end all our trips with a blessing (karakia) for protection. You will learn the etiquette (tikanga) associated with waka before becoming familiar with the boat and embarking on our journey (haerenga ). Group Journeys, Haerenga ā-rōpū.  Let us create a unique experience for your school, business, iwi, tour or team-building group. Paddle as a group along the coast, try your hand at racing, or ask us to design a customised adventure. Come join us for a truly unique cultural experience that's suitable for all ages.

TIME Unlimited Tours (“To Integrate Māori Experiences”) is one of New Zealand’s most iconic tour operators and one of the country’s most-awarded tourism businesses. They take their manuhiri (guests) on a wonderful journey through Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and throughout Aotearoa (New Zealand). Their highly-personal, small group and private tours in various top-end Mercedes vehicles and highly-qualified guides showcase their stunning home that is New Zealand. They offer Auckland City & West Coast Luxury Tours, Auckland Highlights Tours, Auckland West Coast Tours, Auckland Māori Tours and Guided Wilderness Walks in the Auckland region. Their Private Luxury Tours explore world-famous destinations as well as many hidden gems around New Zealand.

Whanganui River Adventures is a local tourism business owned by locals Ken & Josephine Haworth based in the small river village of Pipiriki on the banks of the Whanganui River. We share stories of the river passed down to us and our local whanau staff, keeping our tours and the service we offer unique and authentic. Our personalised tours are scenic and involve our local history and stories of the river. Experience the river and the surrounding environment by jet boat, canoe, kayak, mountain bike, or walk. We offer a range of accommodation options.

Located in the spectacular Fiordland National Park, the dramatic Hollyford Track is one of the greatest guided walks in New Zealand. In three days you will be transported from the wilderness to the sea, traversing the Hollyford Valley by foot, jet boat and finally helicopter. Your expert and passionate guides will bring to life the diversity of landscape, vegetation and wildlife, sharing captivating stories of early Māori and pioneering families.

For over 40 years, visitors from all over the globe have come to the Agrodome to see our world-famous Farm Show – starring a cast of talented animals… and you!  Plus, join the Farm Tour to explore a real working farm, hand-feed loads of friendly animals, and sample delicious kiwifruit juice and honey from our land. There’s also the Nursery, with baby animals available for cuddles and photos all year round, and our Woollen Mill and Shearing Museum, where you’ll learn the remarkable story of NZ pioneers the Bowen brothers, and discover the full process of wool from the Sheep’s back to yours.

Awarakau Lodge is family owned and operated by Greg and Rosemarie. They offer guided tours for small groups (up to 12 guests) giving a more personal touch to the experience of visiting the Chatham Islands, while also catering for the needs of the independent traveler. Greg's guided tours include historical, cultural, and geological sites of interest around the island. Meanwhile, Rosemarie will be back at the Lodge preparing home cooked farm style meals for you. Your hosts will make sure your stay at Awarakau Lodge a memorable one.

Experience the Best Rafting Adventures in Aotearoa, New Zealand with Rafting New Zealand (RNZ) - New Zealand's most awarded rafting company. A family run business established in 1991, RNZ prides itself on it's fun, friendly award winning service and impeccable safety record.With an all "Kiwi" professional guide team, Māori culture, the best raft base facilities and awesome whitewater rivers - a rafting adventure with RNZ is not to be missed! We raft daily, providing rafting adventures for all ages, abilities and expectations. Experience the thrill of rafting - Aotearoa styles!