EXPERIENCES
Arrive As Manuhiri, Leave As Whānau
INAKA
3-hour Experience
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Come join us on a beautiful hīkoi (walk) along the awe-inspiring awa, starting at the legendary Arahura Bridge Heritage Park. You'll be greeted with a warm mihi (welcome), engaging whakawhanaungatanga (introductions), and a thorough safety brief before we embark on our journey.
We'll journey to the sacred river, Arahura, where our mesmerizing pounamu creation story will be shared. You'll have the incredible opportunity to witness and touch various types of pounamu in their natural habitat. Prepare to be amazed as we reveal the extraordinary significance of these treasures to our people and how we are dedicated to preserving them for generations to come. And the best part? You'll leave with your very own special taonga. Don't miss out on this unique experience!
$250pp
Under 5 are free
Minimum two people
TE NIKAU
Half Day Experience
If you’re hungry or would like to try hāngi, then this could be the experience for you.
Starting at the legendary Arahura Bridge Heritage Park. You'll be greeted with a warm mihi (welcome), engaging whakawhanaungatanga (introductions), and a thorough safety brief before we embark on our journey.
We will walk a short distance to our beautiful marae of Arahura. Here, you will listen to, and witness, some of our stories, trials and tribulations of our people’s journey, past and present and what the future holds for us.
Then we will make our way to our hāngi site, where you will watch and hear the food preparation and protocols before lowering the hāngi into the ground to cook.
We will then take a short walk to the awa, where our pounamu stories come to life. Indulge in stories of our travels, battles and their significance to our people. This should build up your appetite.
On return, the hāngi will be lifted and served as we have a hākari (feast) together and share more stories. Arrive as manuhiri, leave as whānau.
$330pp.
Under 5 are free
Minimum 7 people
TUI
Full Day Experience
This extraordinary experience encompasses everything: the marae visit, the hikoi (walk) along the awa (river), and the hāngi feast. To top it off, you will also journey to the highly acclaimed Pounamu Pathway in Greymouth, co-designed and developed by Weta Workshop.
Be inspired as you follow in the footsteps of past explorers, traders, pioneers of the Wild West Coast, and the progression of the Poutini Kai Tahu People.
$450pp.
Under 5 are free
Minimum 7 people