Starlight Tours
February summer special!!
*Couple concession $79 per head
*Family concession $199
*special conditions apply, February ONLY - call (09) 423 8701 to book.
Te Hana’s Starlight Tours start at 7.30pm every Friday night.
DAYS CLOSED: 25th December, 26th December, 1st January & 2nd January
Be taken on a magical journey from Te Hana’s contemporary world to the ancient realm of Te Hana Te Ao Marama 17th century Maori village and model pa site.
All Starlight tours include a traditional welcome ceremony (powhiri), twilight tour through Te Hana's beautifully lit Maori village, a Maori cultural performance and is topped off with a delicious buffet feast. If you have any special dietary requests please inform your host when you make your booking.
Those residing in the Auckland area may also opt to utilise our convenient bus transportation. Guests are collected from the downtown Auckland bus stop at 172 Quay St opposite the Ferry Terminal at 5.45pm as well as selected City Hotels. (bookings essential)
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Starlight Programme
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7:00 - 7:30pm |
Arrive at Te Hana Te Ao Marama car park |
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7:15 - 7:30pm |
Greeted by Te Hana host |
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7:30pm |
Assemble at the waharoa (Marae Gate Entrance) |
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7:35pm |
Karanga/powhiri onto Marae |
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8:00pm |
Delicious 3-course banquet served in the Wharekai Matariki (dining hall) |
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9:00pm |
Assemble at the Maori Village waharoa (Gate Entrance)
Wero challenge, haka powhiri and kapahaka concert (Maori cultural concert) followed by a twilight Village Tour |
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10.15pm |
Depart Te Hana |
NOTE: Sensible foot wear is advised. Minimum 10ppl
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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Starlight Tour Rates (excluding bus transportation)
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Adult |
$100.00 |
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Child (5-15 years) |
$50.00 |
Senior Citizens (65+)
Students (I.D Required) |
$60.00
$60.00 |
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Family Package (2 Adults + 2 Children) |
$250.00
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Starlight Tour Rates (including bus transportation)
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Adult |
$125.00 |
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Child (5-15 years) |
$70.00 |
Senior Citizens (65+)
Students (I.D Required) |
$75.00
$75.00 |
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Family Package (2 Adults + 2 Children) |
$320.00
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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 reason of weather or any other circumstance the Village Tour is cancelled by the operator, a 20% refund of the total purchased amount for the Starlight Tour will be given to the customer. The concert and lunch will still commence.
Wet weather: the Village Tour is optional with wet weather gear, whereby the 20% refund policy will not stand.
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