Outdoor Activities

Enjoy a boat trip across Lake Waikaremoana to walk on the Great Lake Walk and return by boat later in the day. Visit waterfalls and Park Headquarters. If the weather is rough, walk to Lake Waikareiti and hire a boat to view this pristine lake. Return to the Marae for a Powhiri (Maori Welcome), spend time with local Maori and stay the night in the Marae.

Our Maori guides are extraordinary people, proud to share their culture and heritage. Half Day Visit a country or urban Marae, experience a Powhiri (Maori welcome) and understand the basic concepts of the Marae, its people and culture. Spend time talking with Maori and sharing experiences. Walk and/or visit Maori artists.

Guided by a Maori personality. Spend time with the people and talk about their culture, history, myths and legends. Visit a Marae, experience a Powhiri (Maori welcome), talk and see their work.

Enjoy meeting fascinating artists, view their works, taste our wonderful wines, explore stunning scenery whilst absorbing our history. Spend time with interesting Maori and experience a Powhiri (Maori welcome) and visit the legendary Te Mata Peak (weather permitting).

A comprehensive view of this area and its rolling countryside, mountain ranges and beautiful beaches. A little bush with an ancient Totara tree, walk into the past in a rural museum, visit quaint villages. Walk an hour into the longest place name Tetaumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaunga horonukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu Explore an East Coast beach and some lovely countryside.

Food & Wine, Art Deco, Artists in their Studios and Maori Culture. Enjoy meeting fascinating artists in their studios and view their works, spend time with interesting Maori, taste our wines and meet wine specialists, explore stunning scenery whilst absorbing our history. Taste some of our delicious foods.