Tours
We offer two options of feature-filled trips to our beautiful lodge.
Daytime Package
- Tour of Ngati Manawa's tribal lands
- Visit significant historical sites including ancient Maori rock carvings
- Tour the Murupara township and learn the local history
- Welcome from your hosts
- See a traditional Hangi (Maori earth oven) opening
- Eat a delicious buffet lunch and dessert.
- Hear the story behind a small Maori family’s vision and the positive impact that has on the local community Share in the spirit of regenerative tourism. (read more)
- Join in our interactive workshops
- Enjoy a Maori Haka demonstration and find out the origins of this ancient tradition. READ MORE...
- Learn about Maori weaponry - the Taiaha (Maori spear), the Tewha Tewha (long handled staff) and the Mere (Maori handheld club) and Maori skills with the Poi (performance art).
- Enjoy a Kawakawa Tea (native rongoa (medicine) plant tea)
- Depart back to Rotorua
Add Ons
- Local guided Marae visit (carved ancestral meeting house)
- Whirinaki Forest Footsteps - a guided cultural walk in the unspoilt Whirinaki Native RainForest
Overnight Stay Package
- Arrive in the afternoon at the Lodge
- Tour of local tribe Ngati Manawa's tribal lands
- Visit significant historical sites including ancient Maori rock carvings
- Tour the Murupara township learn the local history
- Enjoy a traditional Hangi Feast (earth oven).
- Hear the story behind a small Maori family’s vision and the positive impact that has on the local community. Share in the spirit of regenerative tourism. READ MORE...
- Join in interactive workshops
- See the Maori Haka demonstration and find out the origins of this ancient tradition.
- Learn about Maori weaponry - the Taiaha (Maori spear), the Tewha Tewha (long handled staff) and the Mere (Maori handheld club) and Maori skills with the Poi (performance art).
- Overnight stay in the Lodge cabins (upgrades available)
- Enjoy a Continental breakfast before returning to Rotorua
Add ons
- Local guided Marae visit. (carved ancestral meeting house)
- Whirinaki forest Footsteps - guided cultural walk in the unspoilt Whirinaki Forest.
