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Saturday, 7 December

Porirua Tiki Tours (Heritage tour)

Join us for a fun and interactive limited heritage tour. Sites of Significance for Ngāti Toa and Porirua

By Steve Kenny

Date and time

Sat, 7 Dec 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM NZDT

Location

Hagley Street

Hagley Street Porirua, Wellington 5022 New Zealand

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

All aboard the Tom Tom Express

Steve Kenny

Steve (Tipene) is Ngāti Toa and Porirua born and raised. He shares the stories he was raised as well as witnessing the change of Porirua over the past 50 years.

About this event

Welcome to Porirua Tiki Tours on the Tom Tom Express! Join us for an exciting two-hour adventure exploring the vibrant city of Porirua. Our tour will take you on a journey through the hidden gems and iconic historical landmarks of Porirua.

Meet us at the bus stop at Cobham Court (parking is free in the weekends).

Whether you're a local or just visiting, our tour offers a unique way to experience Porirua like never before. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about our own City, villages and our special places. See you there!

Parking is free on the weekends so you can park on either side of Cobham Court.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this take

2 hours

Where do you go

All around Porirua including Pukerua Bay

Do you leave the bus or is it all driving and talking

It is interactive and there are several places where we disembark to get a better view of the area and hear the stories however if it is blowing and cold we can stay in the bus

Isn't Porirua boring?

Heck no! this is the home of the haka and the home of the waka. Kupe whose wife coined Aotearoa landed here in Porirua. This was the home of chief Te Rauparaha and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Te Rauparaha wrote the haka ka mate ka mate. Our industries included whaling, horse racing and chocolate

Are these tours permanent?`

No these are a very limited opportunity

Organised by

Steve Kenny