Tiaki Promise 3.5 Hour shared Tour

Highlights

• Learn about Māori culture and traditions on a guided tour in Rotorua
• Discover the deep connection between Māori people and the land
• Visit a traditional Māori village and see a carved meeting house
• Explore a Māori reservation area and learn about native flora and fauna
• Receive a warm welcome at a marae and observe Māori protocols

Description

Begin your journey at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, where your guide welcomes you into a Māori perspective grounded in ancestry, land, and living tradition. Be introduced to the deep relationship Māori have with nature through stories passed down through generations, including the creation narrative of the Sky Father and Earth Mother. From there, explore a Māori reservation area and learn how native flora and fauna have been understood for their spiritual and medicinal uses. With context from your guide, see how the environment is more than scenery, it’s part of identity, responsibility, and wellbeing. Continue on a short stroll to a traditional Māori village, where you’ll discover how history and values are held within the carved meeting house. Learn why genealogy (whakapapa) matters, and visit the setting connected to the legendary love story of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai. The experience deepens at the marae, the spiritual heart of Māori culture. Here you’ll receive a warm welcome, observe Māori protocols, and take part in a traditional gathering that brings the stories and setting together in a meaningful way. Your tour concludes back at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa with a closing prayer, leaving you with a richer understanding of Māori customs and a lasting sense of connection to Rotorua and its people.

Includes

Guided tour with Māori perspective Stories of Māori creation narrative Exploration of Māori reservation area Visit to traditional Māori village

Excludes

Transportation to and from the starting point

Important Information

• The tour involves walking, so wear comfortable shoes Respectful behavior is expected during the visit to the marae Photography may be restricted in certain areas

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund