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Experience Authentic Maori Culture with Our Partners at Tuhono Exchange
Day Trip to Marae
Step beyond the ordinary and discover the heart of Aotearoa with a welcoming visit to a local marae. Learn the traditions, stories, and values that make Māori culture unique, connecting with people, history, and community over shared kai. A relaxed, guided introduction to te ao Māori. Perfect for a meaningful first step.
What's Included:
- Return transport from city
- Traditional Māori welcome
- Stories, history, and insights
- Māori activities and workshops
- Traditional shared lunch
- Time to explore and connect
- A few extras
$450 per person
(prices in NZD, more info below)
1-Day Orientation
A one-day introduction to te ao Māori, grounded in tikanga. A welcoming, Māori-led session that sets the tone for your time in Aotearoa, with quiet support to help you get set up for the year ahead. Includes a night's accommodation. Ideal for anyone wanting to arrive grounded and connected.
What's Included:
- Welcome pack
- 1 night's accommodation
- Pōwhiri (traditional welcome)
- Māori cultural introduction
- Interactive cultural session
- Support getting set up in Aotearoa
- Connect with other participants
$350 per person
(prices in NZD, more info below)
3-Day Immersion
Our flagship experience. Three days going deeper into te ao Māori through marae-based learning and hands-on workshops, with personalised support to help you settle in with confidence. Includes four nights' accommodation, a welcome meal, and a one-on-one session. Ideal for anyone serious about starting their journey in Aotearoa well.
What's Included:
- Māori cultural immersion
- Marae-based learning and workshops
- Guided activities and team-building
- Four nights' accommodation
- Welcome meal
- Personalised one-on-one session
$850 per person
(prices in NZD, more info below)
A Real Connection, Not a Tourist Show
Most "cultural experiences" are performances you watch from the outside. Tūhono is different. These are led by Māori, on the marae, grounded in tikanga, built around genuine connection to the land and its people. You're not an audience. You share kai, learn the stories behind the practices, and leave with a real sense of te ao Māori that most visitors never get close to.
It's the kind of thing people wish they'd done once they've left Aotearoa. Whether you have a day or three, start your time here grounded and connected. Spaces are limited and fill fast, so book the experience that fits your journey.
Why choose Attic Backpackers?
Award winning
services
We were voted most popular hostel in Auckland 2026!
Located in Auckland central
The city’s best food, transport, and night life are just a walk away.
Proudly
Kiwi-operated
We’re 100% locally owned, and most of our team are ex-guests!
Award winning
services
We were voted most popular hostel in Auckland 2026!
Located in Auckland central
The city’s best food, transport, and night life are just a walk away.
Proudly
Kiwi-operated
We’re 100% locally owned, and most of our team are ex-guests!
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