Christchurch: Ōtautahi Meander Walking Tour with Tastings
ID: GYG956437-1491898
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of Ōtautahi on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city's history and enjoy tastings from local producers.
Discover the history of Christchurch on a guided walking tour. Learn about the Māori and Settlers stories and ways of life, and enjoy a traditional Māori greeting.
Start by introducing the meaning behind the name Ōtautahi and follow the footsteps of your ancestors. Share many traditional Māori and Settlers stories and ways of life. Also, learn about the guiding principle of manaakitanga, including the whakatauki (proverb) ‘Kia atawhai ki te iwi’, Care for your people.
Walk past traditional mahinga kai (food gathering) and pā (Māori village) sites and bring to life the stories of the past and present as how they have been woven into the city. Wander the laneways enjoying morning tea and some special tastings from local artisan producers.
Highlights
- Learn about the meaning behind the name Ōtautahi and the city's history
- Discover traditional Māori and Settlers stories and ways of life
- Walk past traditional mahinga kai (food gathering) and pā (māori village) sites
- Enjoy a traditional Māori greeting and learn about the guiding principle of manaakitanga
- Wander the laneways and enjoy morning tea and tastings from local producers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please meet us in front of the bridge of remembrance on the shopping precinct side
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
