Maori Living Today

Highlights / General details

Experience an authentic Maori community who will share their home, food and stories with you. Learn their customs and gain a greater understanding of Maori living today!

Our yellow and black Dolphin Discovery V catamaran is designed for comfort, with an abundance of indoor and outdoor seating.

Inclusion

A morning cruise through the inner islands. Time spent at the beautiful Otehei Bay before your transfer to Te Rawhiti. A traditional greeting, with a visit to a marae (meeting house) learning about Maori customs. A meal of local produce, which you may help in preparing. Activities such as walking, flax weaving, fishing from the shore or learning about local flora and fauna. An afternoon transfer back to Otehei Bay then on to the mainland.

Exclusion

Transportation to and from the departure location.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; except Sunday (October - April) Departs: Paihia Wharf B - 9:00am; Russell Wharf - 9:10am.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours.

Location The Bay of Islands is a 3 hour drive from Auckland. Take the Northern Motorway towards Orewa. Follow State Highway 1 North to Whangarei. Use the bypass and continue north on SH 1 to Kawakawa then straight onto State Highway 11 to Opua/Paihia.

Participant restrictions

Under 5 years of age lunch not included.

Location

The Bay of Islands is a 3 hour drive from Auckland. Take the Northern Motorway towards Orewa. Follow State Highway 1 North to Whangarei. Use the bypass and continue north on SH 1 to Kawakawa then straight onto State Highway 11 to Opua/Paihia.

Participant restrictions Under 5 years of age lunch not included.

Policies Minimum of 4 passengers per trip. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation