Christchurch Māori Culture and History Walking Tour

Begin with a Māori welcome and
walk through central Christchurch

Meet at Waka on Avon by the Avon River and start the tour with a mihi whakatau, a traditional Māori welcome. Then explore central Christchurch on foot while your guide shares interactive stories.

Discover Māori and colonial history at Victoria Square

Explore Victoria Square, where Māori and colonial history are reflected in the architecture, carvings and design. Your guide explains the meaning of traditional carvings and cultural symbols, along with Māori storytelling and the local history of Christchurch.

Visit the Ōtākaro Avon River and a community garden

Learn about the cultural significance of the Ōtākaro Avon River, mahinga kai (customs and values around gathering food and protecting natural resources) and community-led river restoration. Then visit the Ōtākaro Orchard community garden and food hub to hear about the role volunteers play in restoring the riverbanks and reviving traditional knowledge.

The tour ends back at Waka on Avon. Every booking directly supports the ongoing restoration and care of the Ōtākaro Avon River and the mahinga kai garden.

※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.