Toi Māori - Takahiwai

Culinary | Family | Half day | Health & Wellness

Toi Māori Experience - Takahiwai

Huia Orr Hosted by Huia Orr
Type
Experience
Location
Northland
Duration
5 hrs
Group Size
6
Min. Age
Any
Fitness Level
Moderate

What's the Plan

Immerse your senses - 5hr All inclusive Toi (Arts) Experience
Partake in a Toi Māori experience, we will invite you onto our Maunga set high on the hills of Takahiwai, overlooking expansive views to Mt. Manaia and the coast of Whāngarei.  We will have very talented Toi Māori artists share with you their local knowledge and talents creating and learning about the ancient artforms. 

Inclusions:
1hr Mirimiri - Healing Massage

Light hike through our private lush native backyard to harvest and learn about our precious Ngahere (forest) and Rongoa (medicine) 

Weaving Raranga learn the whakapapa, basic techniques and complete a small piece of work to treasure and take away with you as a gift for a loved one

Uku- Pottery complete a pinch pot with history of this ancient art form

Lunch - Organic and delicous kai prepared with local ingredients from our own Whenua (land)

Cost:
Adult $300pp
Children 2-14yrs $100
Group discounts apply - Ask host for more information

 

Meet your host.

Huia Orr Huia Orr

Huia is of Ngatiwai Decent, based in the rural coastal community of Takahiwai, she has a passion for Rongoa Māori and Hauora Wellbeing and revitalisation of Te Ao Māori.  Huia has 4 Tamariki (children) and enjoys being active and sharing stories of her turangawaewae (place of belonging)