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Ko Tāne Waka
Discover the rich heritage of Ōtākaro Avon River on an unforgettable 45-minute waka cultural paddling experience...
Discover the rich heritage of Ōtākaro Avon River on an unforgettable 45-minute waka cultural paddling experience...
Highlights
- Experience the team and skill building of paddling a hand-crafted waka
- Gain insights into the significant role waka played in early Māori culture
- Explore and enjoy beautiful views of Christchurch
Centuries ago, waka were important for Māori communities, aiding migration and settlement in the lush lands of Aotearoa New Zealand. Transport yourself back in time to the era of the great Māori explorers with our immersive Waka experience.
Ko Tāne’s one-hour guided waka paddling experience allows you to learn the history and tradition of Waka. It is the perfect way to experience and engage in both Māori culture and our city’s history.
Located in downtown Christchurch, on the sacred Ōtākaro Awa (Avon River); you will be officially greeted with a mihi (Māori greeting) and provided with an overview of your visit with us.
Once onboard our waka your Kaitahutū and Kaiārahi (guide and skipper) will share the scenery of the area and the history of our city’s 170-year journey.
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- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free
- Adult$65.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Amazing experience
Kim from
NZ
Amazing experience
Kim from
NZ
Amazing experience
Kim from
NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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nathanielw1 from United States wrote on 10 November 2024
Excellent experience!
Our guides were awesome and provided extra time, information (including our local city Seattle’s role with Ōtautahi) and even helped us capture the day in photos! They were also incredibly knowledgable, friendly and organized to keep us on time for an great experience. Would highly recommend!
summerandwinter from New Zealand wrote on 17 February 2024
Summer
Very good way to learn about Maori culture, we hope that everyone will be enthusiastic to participate.
Augusta Jones from Canada wrote on 21 February 2024
A short waka journey
Lovely people and it was interesting to learn some Te reo words and learn to paddle a waka. Downsides are that we didn’t go very far, didn’t spend much time on the water (the whole experience was less than an hour and about half was on land) and were only told a couple of things about the river. 2.5/5
Kim from New Zealand wrote on 31 January 2024
Amazing experience
Authentic, fun and interesting. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love of the city and history with us. Arohanui
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Michelle Sokolow from Germany wrote on 27 November 2023
Hat Spaß gemacht
Die Tourguides waren sehr nett. Es gab viele Informationen und wir haben ein Spiel gespielt. War sehr spaßig