Maunga Hikurangi
41 The Esplanade
P O Box 800
Gisborne
4010
Brett Johnston, Programme Manager
Monty Manuel, Operations Manager
Our premium product utilizes the taonga (treasures) that Ngati Porou have available providing access for our guests to visit a place that is regarded as the first in the world to see the sunrise.
Locally guided, our visitors are transported up our sacred maunga by 4WD UTV. Once at the top, our visitors will arrive at our nine pou “Te Takapau-o-Maui”. A sacred site with Maori carvings that depict the stories of Maui, the Polynesian adventurer, famous for his legendary deeds. Our visitors will learn about Maui and his stories, be exposed to an epic sunrise and mountainous views, and gain insight into the local region. Our visitors will also get to taste some of our local produce and cuisines and will also be given the opportunity to leave their footprint and plant a native seedling as part of our native tree re-generation programme.