Cultural Package Rates and Information

Te Hana Te Ao Marama Maori Cultural Package

Have the ultimate Maori cultural experience with Te Hana Te Ao Marama's package tour which operates every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting at 10:30am. (Bookings essential)

DAYS CLOSED: 25th December, 26th December, 1st January & 2nd January

The Standard Package includes a traditional Maori welcome ceremony (powhiri), light lunch (kai), guided village tour and Maori cultural performance by Te Hana's professional kapahaka group (Minimum 10ppl). 

Or opt for the Deluxe package which incorporates the powhiri, tour and kapahaka performance with a delicious buffet lunch.

Cultural Package Programme

10:30am	Arrive at Te Hana Te Ao Marama car park where you'll be greeted by your host
10:35am	Assemble at the waharoa (Marae Gate Entrance)
10:40am	Karanga/powhiri onto Marae
11.00am	Tea and coffee served in the Wharekai Matariki
11.30am	Assemble at the Maori Village waharoa (Gate Entrance) Wero challenge, haka powhiri and kapahaka concert (Maori cultural concert) followed by a twilight Village Tour
12.30pm	Deluxe Package: Delicious buffet lunch Standard Package: Scrumptious light lunch and nibbles

1.30pm

Depart Te Hana Te Ao Marama

NOTE: Sensible foot wear is advised.

Karanga/powhiri The karanga is a formal part of welcoming a manuhiri (guest) onto a Marae (meeting house). An intricate part of the karanga ceremony is based around the lifting of tapu (sacredness) and allows the manuhiri (guest) and tangata whenua(local people) to become one.
Karanga call This is performed by the women folk, from both sides the tangata whenua (local people) & manuhiri (guests) replying & calling to each other whilst the guests are called onto the Marae (meeting house). The call between each group will assist the tangata whenua in understanding the intention of the guests visit.
Haka Powhiri The haka powhiri may be performed as part of the karanga process and is normally done when visiting tribes or dignitaries are welcome onto the Marae (meeting house). A chant and dance is performed by the tangata whenua (local people) during which the manuhiri (guests) are drawn onto the Marae.
Wero The wero challenge is still widely utilised amongst many tribes in Aotearoa (New Zealand). The importance for the wero or challenge is to establish whether  the visiting group is there as friend or foe. A young warrior of the Marae is sent out to perform the wero testing the visitors reaction and ready to react to any provocation by the visiting group.

Cultural Standard Package Tour Rates
Adult	$79.00
Child (5-15 years)	$39.00
Senior Citizens (65+)	$49.00
Students (I.D Required) Family Package (2 Adults + 2 Children) Under 5 years	$49.00 $197.00 FREE

Cultural Deluxe Package Tour Rates
Adult	$89.00
Child (5-15 years)	$45.00
Senior Citizens (65+)	$59.00
Students (I.D Required) Family Package (2 Adults + 2 Children) Under 5 years	$59.00 $223.00 FREE

NOTE: Rates are in NZD, and inclusive of 15% GST. Te Hana Te Ao Marama Tour times and rates are subject to change without notice. Tours are also subject to weather conditions and minimum numbers.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If a cancellation is made within 7 days of making the booking, 50% of the overall amount will be charged. If less than 2 days cancellation notice is given 75% will be charged and if less than 24hours cancellation notice is given 100% of the total amount will be charged.

If for reasons of weather or any other circumstance the Village Tour is cancelled by the operator, a 25% refund of the total purchased amount for the deluxe or standard package will be given to the customer. The concert and lunch however will still commence.

Wet weather: The Village Tour is optional with wet weather gear, whereby the 25% refund policy will not stand.