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Kahukiwi Experiences
Kahukiwi Experiences
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Kahukiwi Experiences is a 3-hour, fully-guided, Māori cultural tour into the heart of Mourea, Ngāti Pikiao, Rotorua. Guided by a vibrant, passionate Māori guide, explore the stunning environment by luxury 4WD, stopping regularly to soak up the views, hear the stories and gain a deeper insight into the cultural and historical significance of this part of Rotorua. Daily Tours 9.00am and 1.30pm
Okere Falls, New Zealand
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David M
32 contributions
Luckme was da bomb. Po koko hua!, lol, just kidding. My wife and I instantly connected with her! Felt like we have known her our whole lives. Our sistren!
Written 5 April 2024
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Aww kei te mihi ki a koe e te tungane me te tuahine... Thank you brother & sister for your support and allowing me to share our stories with you both.... I hope you enjoyed your stay in NZ and travelled home well. Until we meet again, be safe...
Written 18 January 2025
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Dorothee
2 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Far away from touristy performances, we gaint an authentic insight in the traditional Maori world thanks to our wonderful, lovable guide Hare (Harry?). Thank you so much for that extraordinary experience, for showing us very special, spiritual places, medicative plants, awesome views and, last but not least, singing for and with us!
Written 27 November 2019
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Kia ora! And thank you for your amazing feedback which is very much appreciated. And how wonderful you got to sing with Hare.
Written 28 November 2019
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Adrian
1 contribution
Oct 2019 • Solo
It was amazing to meet Hare and learn about him, his family, hin ancestors and the whole story behind the spiritual way of life.
This in addition to the beautiful landscape makes the experience perfect.
This in addition to the beautiful landscape makes the experience perfect.
Written 28 October 2019
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Kia ora!
Thank you so much for your review, which we really appreciate. We are so pleased you enjoyed Hare and Kahukiwi Experiences - and go to experience our Māori culture.
Written 30 October 2019
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Uwe H
7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Minor information on Maori culture sitting with further 2 couples + guide in a medium sized car. 2 of 3 hours spent with driving round Lake Rotorua without any possibility to escape from german and dutch nursery rhyme singing guide. Expectations for such guided tour were definitely not met. Time and money spent were not worth that „experience“.
Written 18 December 2023
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Kia Ora,
We hope NZ treated you well during your travels.
Sorry you did not have a good experience with us. Thank you for your feedback.
Mā te wā and may you travel home safely!
Aroha mai, kaore koe i whai wheako pai ki a matou. Mauruuru koe mo o kupu
Written 27 February 2024
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pauline
Leiden, The Netherlands5 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
I would highly recommend this very authentic, personal tour! Hare (alias Harry) knows so much and is so passionate about the culture of his people. He shares his own family history and Maori vision on life.
Written 25 October 2019
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Kia ora Pauline! Thank you so much for your feedback which is very much appreciated. And we agree Hare is fantastic!
Written 26 October 2019
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Marko
1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Couples
Wow....what an experience. We enjoyed the tour from the beginning to the end (which was way longer than 3 hours).
If you want a personal tour without al the theatre than this is to one. You can ask questions whenever you want and you can really learn about the beautiful Maori culture.
If you want a personal tour without al the theatre than this is to one. You can ask questions whenever you want and you can really learn about the beautiful Maori culture.
Written 16 July 2019
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Thank you so much for your review which is very much appreciated. Hare, our guide, is amazing and our experience is designed to do just that - give you the opportunity to "ask those questions" and to immerse yourself in our Māori Culture.
Written 22 July 2019
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Raylene_Whitford
Edmonton, Canada15 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
A must do!! I had the pleasure of spending the morning with Taru, who patiently retold the stories of his ancestors and his connection to the land. Such a personal recount of how the Maori people have lived and learned from the area for centuries. I would strongly urge anyone who is looking for a personalised, honest, “non-gimmicky” glimpse into historical and contemporary Maori life to take the tour! You most certainly not be disappointed! Thank you Taru!!
Written 13 May 2019
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Kia ora Raylene
Thank you for your fabulous feed back, which is very much appreciated! And yes, Taru is an amazing person whose stories are wonderful to hear.
Written 13 May 2019
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Charles
London, UK9 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
My wife and I spent 3 hours with Patrick today. A genuine descendent of the original local Mauri people and steeped in his tribal and family history. A tour guide like no other we have ever met. So willing to share his knowledge and his passion for the broader understanding of Mauri culture. And that’s what we came for. Awesome !! … we throughly recommend any like minded folk to take this tour without any hesitation. You won’t be disappointed !!
Written 21 January 2025
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Kei te mihi ki a korua :)
Thank you both for visiting us & allowing our Patariki to guide & share with you our stories.
We hope you both enjoy the rest of your holiday throughout NZ & may you both travel home safely...
Until we meet again our friends!!
Team Kahukiwi
Written 23 January 2025
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Meta S
16 contributions
A great insight into the local Māori culture. Patrick gave a very in depth and respectful overview of the traditions and the way in which the Māori community came together to express their beliefs and support each other. We also learned about how the treaty of Waitangi had an impact on the custodians of the land. Very informative. I would highly recommend this tour when visiting Rotorua.
Written 17 January 2025
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Kei te mihi ki a koe kōrua. Thank you both for joining us here at Kahukiwi Experience and allowing Patariki - Patrick to fill your cup :)
We hope you travel well throughout NZ until you reach home.
Farewell our friends until we meet again!!
Written 18 January 2025
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Kim S
2 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
I appreciated hearing from a local who could share generations of family knowledge and perspective about caring for the environment. If you want a formal tour with a linear historical narrative like in a museum, this is not for you. But if you want some authenticity and a chance to connect with someone as a human being who will answer any question openly, you can get your cup filled. Kia oro.
Written 30 December 2024
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Kei te mihi ki a koe, am glad we were able to fill your cup :)
Hope you guys travelled on WELL & celebrated the festive season & the New Year!! Until we meet again, hei kona family!!
Written 31 December 2024
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