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WHAT YOU VISIT
Ngati Ranginui Maori Marae
Meet authentic Maori families, learn their history and watch a colorful heritage dance performance by local school children when you visit a traditional, working Maori Marae (meeting place). Once you enter the gates of the Marae, you will be greeted by the tangata whenua (local people) who will take you on a unique cultural journey through Maori heritage. During your visit you can view wonderful Maori arts and crafts, and watch a colorful Maori folklore performance featuring action songs, poi dances, stick games and the war dance.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Until the arrival of the Europeans, the Maori had no written language, so much of their story was told through intricate carvings. The carved meeting house tells such a story. It's named Tamatekapua after the captain of the mythological Te Arawa canoe, which sailed from Polynesia to New Zealand in 1350.

REFRESHMENTS
Enjoy your Maori Marae experience with tea, coffee and cookies.

SHOPPING
Look for that special memento of your visit with a look in the gift shop.

WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The journey back to Tauranga takes you along the Minden Lookout, which offers stunning views of the Bay of Plenty. This scenic route continues along the magnificent Matapihi and Maungatapu peninsulas, where you will pass the Maori War Canoe, Te Awanui, and the downtown waterfront.