Discover Mount Maunganui’s ancient Māori history and secrets on a unique walking tour. Explore sacred sites and hear untold stories.
Discover Mount Maunganui’s ancient Māori history and secrets on a unique walking tour. Explore sacred sites and hear untold stories.
- Pilot Bay - The local guide will share the fascinating history and stories of the harbour, dating back to the 1300s, from the arrival of Māori ancestors.
- Mount Hot Pools - The Mount Maunganui Hot Pools are renowned as the only saltwater hot pools in the southern hemisphere. Visitors will explore ancient sacred hot springs once used by local…
- Pilot Bay - The local guide will share the fascinating history and stories of the harbour, dating back to the 1300s, from the arrival of Māori ancestors.
- Mount Hot Pools - The Mount Maunganui Hot Pools are renowned as the only saltwater hot pools in the southern hemisphere. Visitors will explore ancient sacred hot springs once used by local tribal chiefs.
- Mt Maunganui Main Beach - The guide will lead a walk along the boardwalk on the shoreline of the Main Beach, one of New Zealand’s most sought-after beaches.
- Moturiki Island - From the boardwalk, view Moturiki Island, formerly a terraced fortified village. The guide will narrate the history of this significant site.
- Anzac War Memorial Cenotaph - Stand before this symbolic monument representing the partnership between Kiwis and Australians. The guide will explain the importance of this alliance.
Behind you lies a location unknown to many residents and visitors. The guide will unveil the significance of Hopukiore.
- Mount Maunganui - Enjoy the serene oasis at the community garden. Spend time exploring how locals are embracing sustainability.
- Coronation Park - To conclude the tour, the guide will lead you to Coronation Park, a 10-minute walk from the ship. Alternatively, visitors can explore the shops of Mount Maunganui, catering to regional tourists.
- Toilets en route
- Regular access to toilets
- Toilets en route
- Regular access to toilets
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Snacks
This exceptional walking tour offers guests the opportunity to delve into the rich history of Mount Maunganui, tracing back to the arrival of the Māori ancestors up to the present day. A key feature is the ancient pohutukawa tree, historically used in tribal ceremonies, and considered one of the oldest in New Zealand. The narratives shared at various…
This exceptional walking tour offers guests the opportunity to delve into the rich history of Mount Maunganui, tracing back to the arrival of the Māori ancestors up to the present day. A key feature is the ancient pohutukawa tree, historically used in tribal ceremonies, and considered one of the oldest in New Zealand. The narratives shared at various sites are largely unfamiliar to many locals and certainly to visitors. These stories, primarily from the ancient Māori tribal viewpoint, provide guests with a deeper appreciation of the city. A minimum of three guests is required for the tour to take place.
- Minimum of 2 guests
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.