Te Urunga-Tu
The Sunrise Experience
From NZD$299 · Bookings essential
GREeT THE DAWN IN THE LAND OF THE FIRST LIGHT
Watch the world awaken among nine larger-than-life Māori carvings, sacred treasures of the people of Ngāti Porou.
Hear the Māori creation story, when Maui slowed the sun and fished up Te Ika a Maui.
WHATS INCLUDED
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4WD adventure to and from Maunga Hikurangi
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Visit to a sacred Māori cultural site
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Photo opportunities at the world's first sunrise point
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Stories behind all nine legendary Māori carvings
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Expert Ngāti Porou guide
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Traditional Māori karakia (blessing)
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Light breakfast at the summit
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Small group - maximum seven participants
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Booklet
What to bring
Pre-dawn cold to mid-morning warmth
LAYERED CLOTHING
WATERPROOF RAINCOAT
STURDY FOOTWEAR
HATS AND SUNSCREEN
PLENTY OF WATER
HELMET PROVIDED
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. This is a weather-dependent tour
Check the 10-day Ruatoria forecast before booking. Reminder email sent 10 days prior — reschedule if conditions are unsuitable. For long-term bookings, you will receive a notification email 10 days prior to your tour to check weather conditions. If conditions are not suitable, consider rescheduling. Please check weather services featured on this page.
What Our VISITORS
Say About Us
“My husband and I have just done the early morning sunrise tour. It was a very special experience for us and we would highly recommend it to everyone.”
— Wendy, Whakatāne
“Once in a lifetime!! What a wonderful experience! Truly felt like a once in a lifetime opportunity! This is an early start but it is totally worth it.”
— ABV Wilson, United Kingdom
“A must do. Te Urunga-Tu/Sunrise Experience was amazing and well worth the early start, the views are beautiful I highly recommend this tour.”
— Mariette
SUnrise Experience
The Te Urunga-Tu — Sunrise Tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience to greet the dawn in the land of the first light.
Watch the world awaken surrounded by nine larger-than-life Māori carvings, sacred cultural treasures of the Ngāti Porou people. Your expert Ngāti Porou guide will take you through the story behind each carving: who they represent, what they hold, and why they stand where they stand.
With roots in the Māori creation story, to when Maui Tikitiki-a-Taranga slowed the sun, gifted us fire, and fished Te Ika a Maui from the sea, this is a chance to come hear our history, explore our land, and meet the descendants of Maui on Maunga Hikurangi.
