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Paddle our 45ft traditional Waka Taua (Maori war canoe) on a tidal river estuary teaming with fish and other wild life, where the riverside landscapes and hills are cloaked in an explosion of beautiful and exotic colors from the native flora and fauna and the trees sing to the chorus sounds of native birds exchanging notes, then with out warning our Waka arrives at the foot of the sacred Haruru water falls an ancient spiritual place to local Maori since the beginning of time. After interpretaions and exclusive photo opportunites the journey continues untill the we arrive at our Marae (sacred place of of worship). Nestled among native bush on the banks of the river, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the local beachside tourist town of Paihia. Spend the hext 30 minutes soaking up the atmosphere of this sacred and spiritual place before embarking on a 25 minute return voyage to Paihia - Waitangi.

Nau mai, Haere mai ki Taiamai Welcome to Taiamai

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TE hoenga waka - haruru falls
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Taiamai Marae
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Testimonial: Kia ora Hone "What makes your product so unique, is the depth of the experience" "A customer who takes a voyage on your Waka is taken on a voyage into the spiritual mind, Mana and world of the Maori. This is what makes you and what you offer so different and unique" "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" "It is extremely difficult to put in words what your product is about. I sincerely hope the above sentences show that I can recommend without hesitation your product to anyone who shows an interest in Maori Culture" Rainer Heidtke: C&E Tours
Getting There: you either ask your accommodation provider for directions to the Waitangi Boat Ramp otherwise we are situated an easy walk of 15 minutes from the centre of Paihia. Walk north, along the water front towards the Waitangi Treaty grounds. You will arrive at a one lane bridge which crosses over the Waitangi River and as you exit the bridge turn left immediatley. Approximately 50m you will arrive at our departure point. The Waka (Maori Canoe) is obvious as it 50 ft long and will be in the water. It is viewable as you cross over the bridge on the left hand side. Reporting times are 15 minutes before departure Bring a camera, sunhat, glasses, insect repellant soft sole sneakers, a change of dry clothes, a smile and be prepared to get your feet and shoes wet.

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Location

Waitangi Bridge
Te Karuwha Parade
Waitangi
Paihia Far North
New Zealand

Getting Thereyou either ask your accommodation provider for directions to the Waitangi Boat Ramp otherwise we are situated an easy walk of 15 minutes from the centre of Paihia. Walk north, along the water front towards the Waitangi Treaty grounds. You will arrive at a one lane bridge which crosses over the Waitangi River and as you exit the bridge turn left immediatley. Approximately 50m you will arrive at our departure point. The Waka (Maori Canoe) is obvious as it 50 ft long and will be in the water. It is viewable as you cross over the bridge on the left hand side. Reporting times are 15 minutes before departure Bring a camera, sunhat, glasses, insect repellant soft sole sneakers, a change of dry clothes, a smile and be prepared to get your feet and shoes wet.