Moana ki te Whenua-Sea & Land, your cultural connection. 8-hour excursion. Scenic heli flight. Privately guided fishing, foraging and feast experience with your hosts, Deon Muir, Maori All Black & Karena & Kasey Bird, sisters & MasterChef winners.
15 minute scenic heli flight from Tauranga Airport to Maketū, including Mauao & coastline. 45 min cultural introduction to Maketū including local storytelling & visits to tribal landmarks. 3 hour ocean adventure onboard a 6.45m custom built Extreme Game King, including fishing rods, tackle, bait, light food & refreshments. 3 hr hands on interactive & feasting experience - assist to unearth the hangi pit, learn to fillet fish, prepare crayfish, shuck mussels & kina, eat straight from the shell. Home hosted experience for a Kai Hākari (feast) including hāngi (beef, lamb or pork, chicken, kumara, potato stuffing, steam pudding) salad, seafood, fried bread & beverage selection. Receive a Taonga (gift) as a keepsake. Private transport included.
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OPENING TIMES
Business Hours:
5am-9pm. Closed Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Eve and Day.
Months of Operation: All months of the year
FACILITIES AND FEATURES
Proximity to town:
37 kms from Tauranga.
Proximity to airport:
33 kms from Tauranga Airport.
Parking:
Yes
Weather Considerations:
Warm clothes/wet weather jacket recommended during winter.
Amenities:
PRICING AND CONDITIONS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Adult | $2825 - $4458 |
| Child | $2825 - $4458 |
Minimum Age:
10
Activity Duration:
8 hours.
Other Charges:
1-3 Guests $13,375 total. 4-5 Guests $14,125 total.
Conditions:
A delay & / or cancellation due to weather is at the discretion of your skipper & will be communicated accordingly. Generally, a trip will cancel or be delayed due to exceptionally strong sea conditions where it is deemed to be unsafe for passengers & crew to travel on a given day.If the weather prevents access to the sea the boat & fishing component will be exchanged for a Heli Craypot Lift & extended cultural highlights, including Marae visit & carving interpretation in lieu.
Cancellation Policy:
14 – 10 days: 30% of trip value is retained by Muirs Tours. Balance will be refunded. 9 days or less: 100% cancellation penalty applies.
Generally, a trip will be cancelled or be delayed due to exceptionally strong sea conditions where it is deemed to be unsafe for passengers and crew to travel on a given day. We recommend allowing a three-day window in your itinerary to provide flexibility for your guests, should weather affect activity plans.