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Mahika Kai Experience Waka, Culture and Kai Tasting

New1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Waka on Avon
Mahika Kai Experience Waka, Culture and Kai Tasting

About this activity

Mahika Kai Waka Experience

Discover the cultural and natural significance of the Ōtākaro Avon River through Māori storytelling, walking, paddling and kai tasting.

Your 90-minute experience begins with a mihi whakatau (traditional Māori welcome), followed by a leisurely guided riverside walk where you’ll discover stories within the carvings, art and urban designs along the Ōtākaro.

You’ll then board a traditional waka (canoe) and paddle along the river while learning about its importance as a living mahika kai, a source of food and cultural knowledge. Finish with a tasting of seasonal local kai (food) at Ōtākaro Orchard.

Along the way, your guides share Māori cultural knowledge and stories, as well as insights into the restoration and environmental care of the Ōtākaro Avon River.

What's included

  • ✓Secure storage room provided for personal belongings during the waka experience.

Meeting and pickup

  • Please check in at Waka on Avon, located at 794 Colombo Street, on the corner of Colombo Street and Oxford Terrace.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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