…background or age to come together, to share and celebrate the richness of Māori culture. Over four days audiences can witness the best kapa haka in the world, taste Māori and local southern delicacies, shop for Māori arts and crafts and experience cultural exhibitions and workshops. Find out…
…much as the local Māori would have done in bygone years and stay on a river-side marae. South Island Christchurch – You can discover Tane Mahuta, Māori god of the forest in Christchurch and experience Ko Tane, a Māori cultural experience located at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. This…
…rocks called “Frog Rock” Weka Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand Source: Alpine Pacific Tourism Photographer: Christchurch Photographic Society Step back into Maori, whaling, French and British history in Akaroa—Canterbury's oldest village. You can take a cruise on Lyttelton Harbour…
…the heartland of New Zealand Maori culture, and visitors have the opportunity to experience the warm spirit of Te Maori. With regular daily scheduled bus services from all North Island regional centres and direct air services from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, Rotorua is very accessible. So…
…* Interactive Games * Jet Boating and Jet Skiing * Kiwi Birds * Lavender Farms, Oil and Specialty Horticulture * Luge Rides * Maori Culture * Maori and Pacific * Maori and Pacific Art * Maritime Museums * Meditation Centres and Retreats * Military and War Museums * Mini Golf * Motorcycle and Quad…
…Māori New Year. Matariki has two common English translations: * mata riki or 'tiny eyes' * mata ariki or 'eyes of god' Although there are two translations, for the Māori there is only one universal theme of Matariki. This is the beginning of a new life cycle, and the celebration of traditional Māori…
…Tauranga and Christchurch. Along with Dunedin these three destinations showcase the premium New Zealand experience. Whether it be an exploration of the home of the Hobbits or a taste of Maori culture, Back to Nature Tours and our partners have you covered. Blossoms of Christchurch City Explore the…
…Visitors can enjoy glow worms, public art, children's play area, a café and the Carter Observatory. * Christchurch Botanic Garden, Christchurch, South Island Christchurch Botanic Garden is situated within Hagley Park, in a loop of the River Avon. The garden was founded in 1863 with…
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…Much of the island is densely forested. Christchurch, the South Island's largest city, is a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries, great shopping and award-winning attractions. An easy drive from Christchurch is Kaikoura, famous for its whale-watching…