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Te Tihi Ao includes some of the best manuhiri (visitor) experiences within Te Tai Tokerau Northland; united to offer an exclusive opportunity for guests to engage with our people and stories.
These experience create a timeline of their stories and their ancestors that connect each to the other. We encourage you to follow them in order to get the true Te Tihi Ao experience.
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Starting with Footprints Waipoua, meet Tāne Mahuta and hear the creation story from a Māori world perspective. A truly moving and connected experience.
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Manea Footprints then shares the story of our ancestors' first migration to Aotearoa New Zealand. A sensory experience like no other.
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At Ngawha Springs, you will find a tranquil and beautiful place to bathe, connecting the west to the east. It is a place to rest, heal, and connect.
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Head east to Waiomio to the heart of Ngati Hine, founded by their ancestor Hineamaru who was born in the Waipoua Forest. A special place of awe and wonder.
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End your Te Tihi Ao journey at Te Ahurea and learn about life on the pa (village) and the arrival of early settlers. An interactive experience of connection, learning and understanding.
