You get to paddle a waka (war canoe) in a very nice river up to a beautiful waterfalls! So much fun and enjoyable! Then, you are taken to a Wharenui (Maori Meeting House) and the Maori's explain the meaning of the Wharenui and show you...More

Fun and informative from the start to the finish. Paddling up the river with 35 other folks was just the right pace as we observed the flora and fauna in the area. By far the presentation by the Chief (Hoeni) was enthralling. Past history from...More

Dec 20th, we were in Bay of Islands only one day, on the HA Maasdam cruise ship. We wanted an authentic Maori experience and got it. The Maori guides instructed us on paddling, native chants and war-greetings. The day was damp and blustery, but the...More

We were on a cruise ship recently when (11/26/17) we took this trip. We were fortunate to have the Chief (pictured above) as our guide and historian. Not only was it great fun to learn the chant to paddle but he gave an amazing insight...More

This was a great tour to see a beautiful waterfall, learn about the Maori, and get some exercise. We learned the art of paddling a native canoe correctly and in unison with the other participants. We paddled out into a calm lake and took a...More

Their half day waka experience with some cultural immersion is an awesome experience, particularly for those who don’t know much or anything about Maori culture. I joined a party of Dutch tourists from a cruise ship who were just blown away by paddling their own...More

Fun and unique excursion. One of the best excursions on our trip. The guides and Chief made this visit fun. Can't say enough about how friendly everyone involved in the tour was. If you're contemplating what to do in Bay of Islands... strongly consider this...More