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Mahika Kai Waka Experience
Discover the cultural and natural significance of the Ōtākaro Avon River through Māori storytelling, walking, paddling and kai tasting.
Your 90-minute experience begins with a mihi whakatau (traditional Māori welcome), followed by a leisurely guided riverside walk where you’ll discover stories within the carvings, art and urban designs along the Ōtākaro.
You’ll then board a traditional waka (canoe) and paddle along the river while learning about its importance as a living mahika kai, a source of food and cultural knowledge. Finish with a tasting of seasonal local kai (food) at Ōtākaro Orchard.
Along the way, your guides share Māori cultural knowledge and stories, as well as insights into the restoration and environmental care of the Ōtākaro Avon River.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please check in at Waka on Avon, located at 794 Colombo Street, on the corner of Colombo Street and Oxford Terrace.
What to expect
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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