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A fascinating journey into Māori culture and the history of the legendary Kupe.
A fascinating journey into Māori culture and the history of the legendary Kupe.
Highlights
- An immersive authentic Māori culture experience
- Guided storytelling through art, performance and digital interaction
- Gain insight into significant Māori customs and the history of their ancestors
Welcoming you to the Manea whare taonga (house of treasures) with a pōwhiri (cultural ceremony), we invite you to a unique cultural experience to share the stories of our ancestors.
The guided storytelling will continue in the Manea theatre where live performance combined with 4D-digital presentation brings to life the intrepid adventures of voyager Kupe.
Your experience will help deepen your understanding of Māori customs and their connection to the natural and spiritual world.
Enjoy the stunning scenery of Hokianga and continue your journey of discovery with free time to explore the Footprints of Kupe Interactive Gallery which allows you to learn more about our history at the digital stations.
Join us for a journey of discovery into Te Ao Maori, the Maori world.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$55.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Family$120.00
- Adult$52.00
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- Adult$35.75 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Family$120.00
- Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$55.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$65.00
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$35.75 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$55.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$55.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$35.75 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$35.75 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$65.00
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$55.25 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$65.00
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$65.00
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
- Adult$45.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Teen$12.00
- Child$6.00
- Family$120.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
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Lynne Cousins from New Zealand wrote on 27 November 2025
Unmissable
Manea-the footprints of Kupe was informative, interesting and well worth it. The venue is accessible, mostly flat walking and manageable by someone with mobility difficulties. The guide was pleasant and friendly. The performance was excellent and had some surprises. The venue is stunning and has a fantastic selection of art and souvenirs for sale.
annaa13 from New Zealand wrote on 01 November 2025
Wow!!
What a wonderful guided tour and theatre experience! We loved learning about Kupe and the ancestors of Aotearoa. Thank you!
Leah Williams-Partington from New Zealand wrote on 22 October 2025
Amazing!!
LOVED experiencing this kaupapa with our whānau during our wee hararei up North. Very talented production, very well put together, and informative. HIGHLY recommend!!!
Rachel Kingi from Australia wrote on 10 March 2025
Awesome
Had the best day was an awesome and reconnecting experience the staff were very friendly and very informative with the local knowledge of the people and the surrounding places got to experience up close and personal the Maori culture I will most definitely recommend to family and friends
From Manea - Footprints of Kupe
Kia ora Rachel, Thank you much appreciated.
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sissou7 from France wrote on 26 September 2024
Très intéressant
L’expérience était vraiment chouette et très intéressante ! Le spectacle était vraiment surprenant Seulement c’était beaucoup trop court, on aurait aimé voir beaucoup plus de choses différentes. C’est donc un peu cher pour le temps passé sur place