Arahura Greenstone Tours
Arahura Greenstone Tours
Arahura Greenstone Tours
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Arahura Greenstone Tours is a special Maori cultural experience. Your guides share legends on guided walks on the sacred Arahura River near Hokitika. We will help you find coveted treasure, POUNAMU (Greenstone), an internationally recognized symbol of New Zealand culture. Greenstone Tour options 2 hour tour 4 hour tour
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4.5
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Courtney B
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We had an amazing experience with Tangi and Tui this morning. It was wonderful to learn more about the Maori culture and specifically the Kati Waewae tribe. Their passion came through in the stories they told and it was so great to be able to ask them all of our questions and learn more about their culture, the importance of pounamu and the significance of the Aruhara River.
It was a definite highlight of our trip and we are so glad we were able to do this.
It was a definite highlight of our trip and we are so glad we were able to do this.
Written 15 November 2023
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Katherine B
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
An experience we’ll never forget. Spending a few hours with Tangi was truly an amazing journey. The knowledge and heartfelt passion he has for his country and culture was not lost on my partner and I. Being able to know the history of the greenstone and what it means to the people was a must for us and being able to take home a handmade necklace from a piece we had found ourselves meant everything. Would highly recommend, I would love to come back and do this again with my kids.
Written 7 September 2023
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Robbie McKenna
1 contribution
Aug 2023
It was an experience that my partner and I will remember forever. We had a wonderful time getting to know Tangi and hearing his stories and those passed down to him. You can tell Tangi is very passionate about the area and the stories of pounamu, and we were very grateful to be invited to a space that is a part of his and the local iwi's home and private space. We came away from this experience with a story and a physical representation of it to pass on to our friends or family and their/our descendants.
Written 9 August 2023
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Carina
1 contribution
Apr 2023
What an incredible experience! Thank you Tangi for sharing your knowledge with our group. We had a wonderful walk along your special river, and enjoyed the chance to find our own pounamu and turning it into a wonderful keepsake. Your insightful stories were a great addition to a fantasic afternoon.
Written 11 April 2023
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Auberjanine
5 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
What an AMAZINNNNG experience. These few hours with Tangi were so memorable. We enjoyed learning so much from Tangi and sharing stories. This felt relaxed, authentic, engaging, fun and sincere. Our priority in booking the tour was to have an authentic experience, whilst learning what we could about greenstone. Tangi offers a real gift by inviting us to his land and sharing his customs and knowledge.
We felt the tour was priced well, especially considering it's a private tour, as different group energy would affect the experience. Thank you Tangi!
We felt the tour was priced well, especially considering it's a private tour, as different group energy would affect the experience. Thank you Tangi!
Written 21 February 2023
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hal0we
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
We had a magical afternoon with Tangi! The tour was authentic and down to earth - definitely not a corporate flashy tour which made it more heartfelt & sincere. Our teenagers loved it and rate it as highly as the parents! The stories behind the pounamu was insightful and a huge part of the experience. A tour we will treasure!
Written 21 January 2023
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matzekern
napier24 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
An excellent down to earth experience with a relaxed local. No polish, but very heartfelt. After spending the midday with him we felt super relaxed and happy we found this gem of an experience. Definitely a highlight of our trip!
Written 17 January 2023
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Bree D
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Family
Our family loved our Arahura Greenstone Tour with Tangi. What an amazing experience to taught by such a serene and knowledgeable man as Tangi. A gentle soul who shared the stories with grace and humour. We love finding our greenstones in the Arahura river and then being shown how to make them into a necklace each. It was a total delight, no showy touristy rubbish, just an authentic experience of sharing history and wisdom.
Written 5 January 2023
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Ruru-Clarke
Christchurch, New Zealand3 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
The BEST tour ever! It was a spiritual awakening and I have sooo much appreciation and gratitude to Tangi for sharing his knowledge, whenua and pounamu with us. This is definitely a must do when visiting Hokitika. It was my first visit and definitely won't be my last. Arohanui
Written 14 December 2022
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Frazer T
Canterbury, UK1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Couples
We had a fantastic few hours with Tangi. We learned a lot of course but met a man who brought the Māori culture to life. We shared time exploring the river for greenstone ( lots of success) and heard the great story of how the greenstone got here.
Written 30 November 2022
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OnAir02227526580
Auckland, New Zealand
what are your future plans for Arahura Greenstone Tour?
Past plans are or future plans
OnAir02227526580
Auckland, New Zealand
Hi there Arahura Greenstone Tour, I just wanted to ask you guys a question based on your business. The question is what future strategic plans do you have for your business, that refers to the issues/gaps you guys face.
We don't have any issues or gaps to face