Holiday Destinations

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.

The origin of the Hawke’s Bay Maori Tourism Charitable Trust stems back to the 1990s. At this time Maori Tourism in Hawke’s Bay occurred on an adhoc basis and with very little support. This resulted in Maori Tourism interests in Hawke’s Bay convening several hui to help identify the needs of the local community from a Maori Tourism perspective. As a result, a charitable trust was formed.

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.