



Experience the Pounamu Pathway - an immersive storytelling journey connecting across Kawatiri to Waiau/Franz Josef.
Experience the Pounamu Pathway - an immersive storytelling journey connecting across Kawatiri to Waiau/Franz Josef.
Embark on a self-guided cultural journey that immerses you in the rich heritage of Poutini Ngāi Tahu and the historic Māwhera Pā settlement. Wander through powerful narratives that weave together identity, ancestry, and connection to land.
This one-of-a-kind experience invites you to move at your own pace, absorbing each story through a vibrant blend of digital artistry, soundscapes, and stunning visual design. At its heart, encounter a breathtaking large-scale installation by the world-renowned Wētā Workshop—an awe-inspiring centrepiece that brings the spirit of Māwhera to life.
Prepare to be moved, inspired, and transformed by this unforgettable cultural encounter.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
We booked this to avoid the rain - best decision! The experience was really inspiring & immersive, and I loved that all the signage was in Te Reo and English so I had a chance to learn more about the language as well. The myths were fascinating, how they merged into the history of the discovery of pounamu and the settlement of the area, the Māori wars for control of the mountainous region that held the treasured green stone and the routes from east to west, and later European colonisation. Really worthwhile exhibition and beautifully & creatively presented.
Creative and interactive displays which give a good overview of history and Maori in the Greymouth area.
Well set out very informative staff were very helpful would highly recommend
It was interesting to hear and read the Maori history of the area. I wasn't sure what to expect; it's some text and some audio with images or video. You can complete it in under an hour so could fit this in during a day trip on the tranzalpine from Christchurch!
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Phil Cockayne from Australia wrote on 30 November 2025
Māori resurgence
This is a fantastic exhibition and it is truly great to see the Māori story and culture reappearing on the South Island. This is a must do attraction and is worth way more than 5 stars.