En route to the Marae your coach turns imaginatively into a canoe, a chief is selected, a song learned, and your guide informs you of the night’s events. A sacred performance takes place on arrival at the Marae known as the Wero (challenge), followed by the Karanga (call), speeches and Hongi (greeting). The Marae is our Turangawaewae (standing ground). The local tribes people will walk you through time to learn of the pride of the Maori, “their story” through song and dance. See, learn and taste food prepared the ancient way as the night unfolds to a relaxed, informal and fun atmosphere of feasting and entertainment.