New Zealand Ngapuhi Cultural Waka (Canoe) Tours
The Bay of Islands is home to the Ngapuhi tribe and Taiamai Tours heritage journeys. Our interactive Waka experience provides a rare and unique insight into our ancient customs, rituals and traditions. Join us on our Waka voyage and we promise you will leave us with everlasting memories which will remain with you forever.
Meet with local Ngapuhi whose traditional knowledge and storytelling skills are legendary in the Bay of Islands. Our ancient histories and stories are shared with you as we paddle together aboard our 50 ft Waka Taua (Maori War Canoe) on the tidal estuaries of the Waitangi River.
Departing from the Waitangi Bridge, our Qualmark endorsed Waka voyages are a perfect combination of eco and interactive cultural experiences. We confidently stand by our claim that Taiamai Tours are:
The best Maori cultural experience in Northland!!!
"What makes your product so unique is the depth of the experience……… I can therefore truly say that your product is the best Maori tourism product I ever experienced in my 21 years of being a managing director in the New Zealand tourism industry……"
Rainer Heidtke, C&E Tours
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