Stand Up Paddle Adventure: Cultural Experience with Tangata Whenua in Mt Maunganui
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Mount Maunganui
Experience the stunning Mt Maunganui from a sea perspective. This cultural adventure on stand up paddle boards is conducted by the indigenous people (tangata whenua) of Tauranga.
The activity lasts for about 2 hours, with roughly 1 hour spent on the water.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mount Maunganui - Our most notable feature and New Zealand’s most walked track, our ancestral mountain, Mauao. Take in the views of our stunning harbour from the mountain tracks, hear stories of our Māori ancestors, find out what our tribes are doing to replenish the health of the mountain.
- Pilot Bay - Mt Maunganui has two beaches with completely different characteristics. Pilot Bay is our “family” beach with calm waters tucked in behind the mountain, Mauao. Witness our everyday family life, bring togs and take a swim in our clean waters. This is where the waka ama canoes are stored, so you will see the Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Club.
- Mt Maunganui Main Beach - Rated No1 beach in New Zealand, Mt Maunganui’s Main Beach stretches for miles with white sand and rolling surf. From our walk of Mauao, you will see the Main Beach and may decide to grab an ice-cream and kick your shoes off here after your experience with us!
- Mount Hot Pools - Pools filled with salt water heated by undercurrents of thermal activity - this is our local healing waters. Take your pick on temperature, whether you want to boil your woes away in 35+ degrees, or simply have some fun in the large luke-warm pool. Again, another valid reason to bring your swimwear!
What's Included
- Towels available
- Life jackets
- All stand up paddle board equipment
What's Not Included
- Swimwear.
- Wet suits (not required)
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult does not need to partake.
- Participants will get wet. A dry change of clothes is recommend for after the activity.
Location
The Mall - Pacific Avenue
Look for our staff in bright orange uniforms. We are situated half way along Pilot Bay near the public toilets. If you are coming from the Port of Tauranga cruise ship gate, Pilot Bay beach is just beyond the gate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Lenegiddy
Jan 7, 2024
Great experience. - My mother always wanted to try and see if she would manage to paddleboard.
So we were first timers. The lady helping us get sorted with the board hire was so lovely. She explained what we can and should do and went through some safety tips and some tips to get going.
What a great experience.
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