Step inside a non-public excavation site and uncover Wellington’s Māori history
2 hrs
Admission, English-speaking guide
Explore Wellington’s Māori heritage on a guided walking tour woven with traditional customs, beginning with a Māori welcome. View the archaeological remains of a house at Te Aro Pā through exclusive access to a non-public excavation site, and hear about the people who lived there and their journey to Wellington. Discover how the design of Te Raukura–Te Wharewaka o Pōneke connects to the Polynesian explorer Kupe and the site's past as harbour frontage.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (Wellington local time) for a full refund. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable.
Product ID: 368RK6
Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, 2 Taranaki Street, Wellington Central
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