Excursion Cultural hangi lunch and maori heritage experience in maketu tour at Tauranga

Overview

Discover the living traditions of Maori culture in Maketu through a guided exploration of historic Okurei and a home-hosted hangi experience with local hosts. Rich storytelling, coastal scenery, and the flavors of a traditional earth-oven feast offer a meaningful connection to the heritage and hospitality of New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty.

Highlights

• Follow local guides through a landscape of deep cultural significance while gaining insight into ancestral stories and Maori traditions.

• Experience genuine manaakitanga as you participate in the preparation of a traditional hangi and learn time-honored cooking techniques.

• Savor the smoky aromas of an earth-cooked feast while enjoying sweeping views across the Bay of Plenty coastline.

Important Details

• Moderate Activity Excursions Full participation requires being in good physical condition and may involve inclines, steps, uneven surfaces and/or extended periods of standing.

• This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or wheelchair users

• 10-20 min walk across grass terrain to Meet Guides at Muirs Tours. Upto 1 hour guided historical landmark tour. Total distance covered approximately 1000m on uneven surfaces and grass terrain.

• Recommended or needed: COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES, CAMERA, SUNSCREEN, ALL WEATHER JACKET.

• Includes a traditional hangi set-menu lunch and 2 drinks (Beer, Wine, Juice and Water). Venue accepts cash only.