The Waka tour and visit to the Island by Hone Mihaka was regarded by our tour group as "THE HIGHLIGHT" and "BEST" activity of all during our 14 Day North & South Island tour.
The 'stories' of Maori/European days, the Region and Tribal conflicts was brilliant. Then to be welcomed to his family and given a "Highly spiritual and stirring" introduction to the "World of Maori" left many of our party in tears. This truly was what we were after ... interaction and dialogue with "Native New Zealanders" ... Awesome to say the least, a genuine and real-life encounter ... AMAZING!