Overview
If you are looking to include New Zealand Māori culture and a Welcome to Wānaka/Queenstown and to your special day this Māori welcome is a unique and special memory to include in your wedding day.
Because it is personalised we can discuss what best suits your needs, from experience it is ideally suited prior to the Bride, Groom and Wedding party entering the reception, or at a gathering with all guests and family prior to the wedding day itself.
The Bridge and Groom get a bone carving and the guests and wedding party get an experience they will remember in your wedding forever.
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- Mobile ticket
What's included
All activities
Gratuities
Transportation to and from the venue by WanaHaka® will be added as a separate charge.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
At their wedding venue
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• The listed price does not include a per kilometre fuel surcharge from Wanaka CBD to the Venue and return.
• The best way to discuss further is to contact us so we can ascertain your needs and desires for your wedding day, or pre-wedding day and time frame for the Māori Pōwhiri/Welcome.
What to expect
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Lake Wanaka
The Wedding Māori welcome being performed by an individual Māori warrior allows for a more personalised and connected welcome to the Wanaka and Queenstown region of New Zealand. Initially a Wero/Challenge is performed by the Māori warrior to ascertain you are here in peace(being your wedding I assume you are(insert smiley face), then the Hongi/Māori greeting is performed and explained with the wedding party and Bride and Groom and the Queenstown/Wanaka Haka is performed to welcome one and all-contrary to belief the Haka is not always performed as a challenge and not just for sport.
From experience, this incredible and passionate welcome to New Zealand is either best included on the day or days prior to your wedding day if you get everyone together at once, or at the wedding reception upon your entry to the reception.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 1 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Wedding Māori Welcome
Can I cancel Wedding Māori Welcome for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 30 min.
Where does it start?
At their wedding venue
What's included?
- All activities
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Transportation to and from the venue by WanaHaka® will be added as a separate charge.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by WanaHaka Wine Tours Maori Culture
