Top 5 Kiwi Experiences
Billie Taituha from Waitangi Holiday Park introduces herself in her native Maori tounge.
Ko Pouerua te Maunga
Ko Waitangi te Awa
Ko Haruru te rerenga puta ki te Pewhairangi
Tihei Mauri Ora ko te Ana o Maikuku
Me te Tiriti o Waitangi e hora ake nei
Ko te Ngakau Aroha te Whare Manaaki Tangata
Kei te taja ake nei ko te Tou Rangatira
No reira e nga Iwi Kia ora koutou e
Ko matou tenei e
No Ngati Rahiri
Ko matou tenei e
No Ngati Rahiri
Aue Ha!
A marae stay for the night with a powhiri (Maori welcoming) followed by a hangi, where by the food is cooked underground in the traditional Maori way.
Visit the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi. This is where it all began, the true birthplace of the nation, where the country’s founding document was signed. It's a great place to enjoy a tour or culture performance or take in the beauty and history of its carved Maori meeting house.
Taiamai Tours on a waka (Maori canoe) up river to Haruru Falls and back.
Join an activity with Culture North where you can experience a mixture of Kapa Haka (Maori performing arts), history of pre-Treaty days and a bit of laughter with the locals.
Go over to Russell to learn about the first capital of New Zealand (Kororareka), and about Hone Heke and the chopping down of the Union Jack.
