Walk in the Footsteps of Kupe: 60-Minute Interactive Multi-Sensory Guided Tour - Options for Two Adults or Family of Four

*Valid up to and including the 30th of September.

The Kupe Experience Includes: 

• The visitor experience will be 60 minutes in duration and weaves an interactive guided tour through the centre grounds led by Kupe’s descendants with authentic cultural engagement including protocols, storytelling, waiata (song), karakia (prayers) and culminates in a powhiri (welcome ceremony) 
• A 20-minute 4D movie and live theatre performance bringing to life his epic journey and the dramatic return voyages of his progenies. 
• Connect deeper with local stories at your leisure courtesy of the technology stations that will be located in the Gallery area and pass the time by enjoying the tranquillity of the outdoor concourse space.

Whakapapa / Connect:

• Meet your guide and begin your journey in the footsteps of Kupe.
• Engage in stories about the ancestors and the ancient realms of Kupe, told through carvings and the surrounding land. Deepen your understanding of Māori customs and the dynamic connections to the natural and spiritual world.

Ruku / Immerse:

• On your arrival at the Manea whare taonga (house of treasures), their people welcome you with the timeless cultural ceremony of pōwhiri.
• You now enter the Manea theatre, where a 20-minute 4D-digital extravaganza and live performance immerses you in a full sensory recreation of the rich and vibrant world of the intrepid adventures of Kupe.
• You appreciate in a new way the extraordinary feats of the ancestors’ ocean voyaging.

Toro / Interact:

• From the theatre, your guide will lead you outside to absorb the full significance of the Hokianga harbour and their story.
• This was not only where Kupe made his home, but also his final departure point from this land.
• You can now continue your journey of discovery at your leisure in the Footprints of Kupe Interactive Gallery, where digital stations reveal more details of the ancestors’ stories.

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About Manea Footprints of Kupe:

Manea Footprints of Kupe is a cultural and heritage centre, dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of Kupe, the great Polynesian explorer who first discovered Aotearoa. Through interactive, multi-sensory tours, visitors are immersed in the rich Māori traditions, history, and stories that have been passed down for generations. With a commitment to authentic cultural education, Manea offers a unique and memorable experience that combines traditional storytelling, modern technology, and the natural beauty of New Zealand’s landscapes. This world-class attraction provides both locals and visitors with a deeper understanding of the origins of the Māori people and their connection to the land.