Poihakena tours: stories of Maori in Sydney
Overview
Poihākena tours: stories of Māori in Sydney takes place in The Rocks, a historic area where Māori have lived and worked for over 230 years. This is the only Māori tour in Australia, where one in five Māori now reside.
- 🗣️ Poihākena tours are led by Māori Guides who are passionate about sharing their culture.
- 📜 Guides possess extensive knowledge of Māori history and traditions.
- 🏙️ The tour explores significant locations within The Rocks connected to Māori heritage.
- 🚫 Participation is subject to availability as it is the only tour of its kind in Australia.
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The RocksThe tour begins with a welcome in Māori language, (translated for visitors), and includes stories of early Māori visitors to Sydney since 1793. The tour meanders through The Rocks including cobblestoned laneways.
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The Big Dig Archaeology Education CentreVisit the archeological dig site where Māori cultural treasures have been revealed. See the actual locations they were found, the foundations of The Whalers Arms Hotel (a popular haunt of Māori whalers, sailors and traders) and walk down Māori Lane. The tour finishes with waiata (Māori song).
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The Rocks Discovery MuseumAfter visiting a timeline and other sites in The Rocks, the tours visits The Rocks Discovery Museum. At the Museum visitors will see a Māori greenstone treasured object that was revealed on a dig site in The Rocks, and get 'hands on' with other Māori cultural treasures.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.