Māori Whakatau Welcome

Tour info

Duration
40 minutes - 1 hour
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

The Māori Whakataū is a welcome to New Zealand by the indigenous culture of NZ. The Whakataū embraces key aspects of welcoming manuhiri/visitors to New Zealand and making sure you get an authentic connection to the people of this wonderful land and more specifically here in Wanaka and Queenstown. The scenery is one small part of what makes this country so great, to truely connect with any country you must also connect with the people that make the country what it is. Welcome to the world of WanaHaka® in Wanaka and Queenstown. There is a minimum of 4 required per Whakataū if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.

What’s included?

  • Private transportation

  • Entry/Admission - Lake Wanaka

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

  • Authentic Māori Bone Carving of your experience

  • WanaHaka Tea Towel Souvenir

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 40-60 minutes

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

WanaHaka Tours

About operator:

Kia Ora and Welcome! WanaHaka® is focused on giving YOU a true Maori experience to connect you with the Tangata Whenua (people of the land). Wine Tours start from-: $139.00 for a 3 hr 'Short 'n Sweet' option of Wanaka and Tarras. $209.00 for the 4 hour Wine Tour with Maori Culture Wanaka, and 4 hour Wine Tour with Maori Culture Queenstown. The 2 above tours include cheese platters as well for 2 people plus. We will connect you with the Maori history and people of the land so you get the COMPLETE cultural experience. The Maori Powhiri/Welcome to Wanaka, Queenstown and Central Otago-: starts from $35 per person. It's usually performed at #thatwanakatree/tree in the water, at weddings and conferences as a welcome to our region. We would love to share our passion, Mana/Spirit and Maori history with you. At WanaHaka® Tours we believe "Culture is Connection", connecting with the people of the land provides the authentic, human connection.

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