Experience culture in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This 75min walk is a perfect way to discover cultural treasures hidden in plain sight and learn how local Māori are expressed in the rebuild of the City. You begin your tour with a mihi whakatau (welcome) and karakia (prayer) to ensure visitors are safe on their journey. You will hear the creation story of Ranganui (sky father) and Papatūānuku (earth mother) and hear the ancestors story of how the hongi brought to life Hineahuone.
Following the footsepts of the tipuna (ancestors) you meander your way along the city laneways and river, sharing Māori and settler stories. The cultural tours celebrate the diversity that is mondern-day Ōtautahi Christchurch. From stories of gathering mahinga kai on the banks of the river, iconic explores, the city's change makers to modern art and architecture this is a perfect way to explore the central city.
Duration: 75 minutes