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Tauranga Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!
Discover the history of Tauranga Moana as we follow the pathways of our Maori and European ancestors along the Tauranga peninsular and surrounding coastline.
Discover the history of Tauranga Moana as we follow the pathways of our Maori and European ancestors along the Tauranga peninsular and surrounding coastline.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Maori and European settlers from a local Maori guide
- Follow the pathways of the pre-European Māori warriors and European settlements
- Visit ancient Māori fortified village sites (pā) and militia redoubts
- Hear ancient and modern stories of settlement of the harbour, hills and surrounding shorelines
- Spectacular views of the Tauranga Harbour from the surrounding hills
Join us to experience the history of Tauranga from pre-European settlement to the current day.
Your local Māori guide will tell you ancient and modern stories of conflict, chivalry, understandings and misunderstandings. We will follow the pathways of the Māori warriors, British militia and the impact that it had on Tauranga and New Zealand history.
You will visit the sites where fortified villages and militia redoubts once stood. There will be an opportunity to stroll amongst buildings and walkways from the early days of European settlement. From the heights of the surrounding hills you will have a stunning, panoramic view of the harbour and coastline.
Bring your camera to take away memories of the beauty of Tauranga and how it has developed into one of the most sought after tourist locations in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
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thomaspilarski from New Zealand wrote on 31 August 2023
Great historical activity
I had a great time listening to all the knowledge the guide provided on Maori history and Tauranga. It is a must-do for anybody willing to know more about this country’s history! Dont miss out.