Huru has been a guide in the Rotorua region for more than 20 years now and comes from a family line of Tourism Guides in this area. This handsome Maori man always wears a smile and has a great sense of humour.
You will learn of Maori traditions and visit a Maori Marae (meeting house), experience geothermal reserves and bubbling mud pools, hike through the spectacular Waimangu Volcanic Valley. After you will visit Huru’s Village Te Whakarewarewatanga O Te Ope Taua A Wahiao, known as the Living Village. You will learn the history of this village and be shown the traditional Hangi cooking method of the Maori people. You will be given some Hangi food that has been cooking for hours prior to your arrival for you to enjoy.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit Huru’s Maori Village of Te Whakarewarewatanga O Te Ope Taua A Wahiao to including a visit to his Marae with traditional Hongi (Greeting)
- Gain a Maori perspective on current issues
- Visit to Wai O Tapu Thermal Reserve, see geysers, bubbling mud and sulphur formations and enjoy a guided walk through the Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Awesome Geothermal activity, bubbling colourful hot springs, Maori Myths and Legends.
- Gourmet Picnic Lunch.
- Walk through a Beautiful Redwood Forest and Native Bush
- Visit spectacular clear lakes and see exotic native plants
- Visit Tarawera for views our Volcano, Mt Tarawera, and enjoy a native bush walk discussing Maori Rongoa (medicine), birds and tikanga (practices)
- Walk to ancient Maori Rock Paintings and to the shores of Lake Tarawera.
- Great for everyone; a super family experience.
Pricing and Inclusions
NZD$ 376.00 Based on 2 persons – ½ Day Private Guided Tour
NZD$ 875.00 Based on 2 Persons - 1 Day Private Guided Tour with lunch
Rates Guaranteed until 30 September 2012.
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