Category: Natural wonders

Explore the vibrant world of love in Maori culture, where “aroha” encompasses compassion, kinship, and a deep reverence for nature. This article delves into the traditional and modern expressions of love among the Maori, highlighting how these practices strengthen communal bonds and enrich personal relationships. The Essence of Love in […]

Maori culture, rich in traditions and stories, has a profound connection with nature and wildlife. The indigenous Maori people of New Zealand view animals not only as mere species but as integral parts of their myths, spirituality, and everyday life. This article explores the fascinating world of Maori animals, shedding […]

We start our tour where our story begins: on the shores of Waimarama beach where the great migration canoe Takitimu was dragged ashore to make repairs over 800 years ago. See for yourself why they stayed on and established the great fortress of Hakikino, deep in the surrounding hills. From […]

Waimārama Māori Tours are proud to support Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori initiative of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week. Recently we attended the New Zealand Cruise Association Conference which has inspired our latest series of videos. Working alongside Dr Sir Tīmoti Kāretu and Jeremy […]

Kaiwhakarite Haerenga Tāpoi / Inbound Tour Operators provide a vital link between tour operators such as ourselves and overseas travel companies. As the interface between the tour operators and our guests, they play such a vital role in promoting our tours alongside all that is on offer here in Aotearoa. […]

On a crisp winter morning, we opened our new stargazing site, Te Kōripitanga o Tama-nui-te-Ra. The pre-dawn ceremony attended by many whānau, friends and members of the community. Together, we participated in the traditional custom to cleanse the land and instil the mauri. Most importantly, our ceremony ensured that we […]

Any visitor to our Hakikino Conservation Reserve will know about our eels and just how passionately we feel about protecting them and their habitat. We have recently engaged a resident eel specialist from DOC who has come to speak to us about the pressures on the New Zealand’s endemic species […]