Maunga Hikurangi

05/01/2025

Be the first in the world to greet the new day in the Land of the First Light! 🌅 The Te Urunga-Tu Sunrise Experience takes you on an unforgettable adventure to the top of Maunga Hikurangi.

🚗 4WD journey to and from the sacred Maunga Hikurangi
📸 Breathtaking photo ops at the world’s first sunrise
🗿 Explore the history of nine legendary Māori carvings
🎒 Authentic tour with expert Ngāti Porou guide
🙏 Participate in a traditional Māori karakia
🍪 Light snack at the summit
👥 Small group experience (max 5 people)
⏰ Duration: Approx. 5 hours

Bookings essential. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! www.maungahikurangi.com

24/12/2024

19/12/2024

🌟 Check out the amazing feedback we received from Soph! 🌟

"Everything about the tour on Sunday was so special. Especially Oriwa's stories and absolutely incredible charisma. We could have hung out all day, she is one of a kind! Really grateful to have been able to share that space for a moment and be guided through the carvings."

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience! Book your tour today 👉 https://maungahikurangi.com/

13/12/2024

You'll want to see this in person! 🌟 Te Hiku-o-te-Ika - Hinenui te Po is waiting for you! Don't miss out on the summer rush—book your tour today with Monty and Oriwa at https://maungahikurangi.com/experiences/ and experience the magic! ✨

02/12/2024

🌅 Looking for ideas this school holiday? 🌿

Why not share the beauty of nature's first sunlight with your whānau and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Book your tour today and experience the breathtaking sunrise at Maungā Hikurangi: https://maungahikurangi.com/

24/11/2024

Meet Irawhaaki - Maui’s father. In other versions of the Maui stories he was also known as Makeatutara. It was Irawhaaki’s mistake in performing karakia upon Maui that was to render him mortal and lead to his ultimate demise at the hands of Hinenui-te-po, the goddess of the spiritual realm. Book your tour now to learn about the story of all nine carvings https://maungahikurangi.com/experiences/

19/11/2024

Want to win 1 of 5 Mānuka Honey packs? 🍯

Subscribe to the Nāti Growth newsletter at www.natigrowth.com before November 30 for your chance to sweeten your day! Don’t miss out—existing subscribers are automatically entered!

17/11/2024

🌄 Maunga Hikurangi Featured on Seven Sharp by Te Rauhiringa Brown ! 🌄

We’re thrilled to share that Maunga Hikurangi Tours was recently featured on Seven Sharp! 🎥✨ The segment beautifully captured the breathtaking landscapes of our sacred maunga and the rich heritage of Ngati Porou.
Book your tour today 🌟 https://maungahikurangi.com/experiences/

17/11/2024

What people say about our Sunrise Tour...

"An experience never to be forgotten or surpassed... To say that it as a special moment would be an understatement."🌄

Book your Sunrise Experience now! https://maungahikurangi.com/experiences/

10/11/2024

Aside from the beautiful views and landscape, our tours also offer a taste of local cuisine and produce. This nourishing lunch prepared by Hati Nati café of kumara salad, kangawaru (a sweetbread made from kumara, corn grit and flour), fruit and juice is a welcome bite after pushing to the top of our maunga! Book your tour today 🥪🌱https://maungahikurangi.com/experiences/

03/11/2024

Te Taurapa-o-Nukutaimemeha: Is “the stern or tail-piece” of Maui’s waka, Nukutaimemeha, which lies in a petrified form in the lake Takawhiti on the summit of Hikurangi.

Book your tour now to find out more

Welcome to our sacred mountain Maunga Hikurangi Ko Hikurangi Te Maunga, Ko Waiapu Te Awa, Ko Ngati Porou Te Iwi Hikurangi the mountain, Waiapu the river,…

31/10/2024

Mount Hikurangi is located at the eastern tip of Raukumara Conservation Park, a 115,000-hectare expanse of pristine native forest. A dedicated team works to preserve this environment for future generations. The area’s warm climate and abundant food make it an ideal habitat for bees, and its isolation keeps the region sparsely populated and free from urbanisation.

Subscribe to Nāti Growth's email newsletter this month at the Nāti Growth website for a chance to win one of five packs of UMF15 and UMF20 Ngati Porou Mānuka Honey! 🌿 If you're already subscribed, you're automatically entered in the draw. Visit www.natigrowth.com to sign up! Winners will be announced on 30/11/24. Good luck! 🎉

Welcome to our sacred place in the sun Stand before nine magnificent whakairo (carvings) – each larger than life, each holding a story you can see,…

30/10/2024

🌟 A big thank you to everyone who subscribed to our Nāti Growth newsletter! 🎉 Congratulations to Manaia, the lucky winner of the Maunga Hikurangi Haramai tour for two! 🏞️ Stay tuned for our November competition—you won’t want to miss it!

27/10/2024

🌟 Don’t forget to subscribe to the Nāti Growth email newsletter this month on the Nāti Growth website for a chance to win a Hikurangi Maunga Haramai Trip for two! 🌄
Visit www.natigrowth.com to sign up. The winner will be announced on 31/10/24.

Also, check out the Insta post showcasing the tour experience from .video here: https://youtu.be/CTUOrRlZNdM.
Good luck!

Nāti Growth are the iwi investment entity for Ngāti Porou working on behalf of our tribe and alongside future-forward partners, to preserve our traditions and taonga whilst cultivating our progress and economy.

22/10/2024

Don't forget to subscribe to our email newsletter this month on the Nāti Growth website for a chance to win a Hikurangi Maunga Haramai Trip for two! Link in the comments to sign up.

Check out what you could be in to win down below!
Winner announced 31/10/24.

20/10/2024

Introducing 'Te Tohu o Maui': The waka Ranginui captures the tears of Rangi, the Sky Father, mourning for his beloved Papatuanuku after their separation.

Book your tour now to find out more www.maungahikurangi.com

13/10/2024

🌟 Meet the Grandmother of Maui, ‘Te Kauwae o Murirangawhenua', whose magical jawbone features in many stories—from slowing the sun to fishing up the North Island (Te Ika a Maui). Don’t miss the chance to experience this rich heritage! Book your tour today to connect with our stories and breathtaking landscapes at www.maungahikurangi.com. 🌊🛶

10/10/2024

Meet Our Team - Oriwa Atkins!
Ko Pohautea te Maunga. Ko Takaa te awa. Ko Te Whanau-a-Pokai te hapū. Ko Ngāti Porou te iwi. Ko Oriwa Atkins ahau.
I am the new trainee Tour Guide for our Maunga Hikurangi Experience Tourism team. This marks my second year working for my iwi. I started at Radio Ngāti Porou in 2023, where I helped you kick off your mornings as the Breakfast Show host and kept you company during the 3-6 pm Rangatahi Drive Show.

Every day at mahi is different. I work outdoors, enjoy getting tanned, sharing our cultural stories we grew up with while meeting new people from around the world. Plus, I get to work up our maunga with the best office view imaginable.

I’m a water baby at heart—rain, hail, or shine, if the water looks inviting, I’m in! You can catch me swimming in the river or at the beach, or diving for fresh kaimoana. I enjoy camping with my whānau down at Omaewa, and when we’re not camping, my dad has recruited us to help him plant native trees.

Here’s a fun fact: during my Year 12 NZQA exam, I taught myself to recite the alphabet backwards!