Poihākena tour: stories of Māori in Sydney since 1793

When
9 Sep 2023
10:30 - 12:30
Location
The Rocks

In person tour

Explore The Rocks with a Māori guide and discover the intriguing history of Māori in Sydney.

- Visit sites where Māori have lived, loved, visited, traded, worked and died since 1793

- See greenstone taonga (a treasured object) revealed on a local dig site, now exhibited at The Rocks Discovery Museum

- Listen to waiata (song)

- Walk down Māori Lane

- Hear stories spanning 230 years - kidnappings; whalers, marriage, visiting Māori Chiefs & more.

“Poihākena Tours give a voice to the stories of our (Māori) ancestors and whānau/family who came here before us. 1 in 5 Māori now live in Australia and these stories are a reminder of our connections and history here.” Hohepa Ruhe, Kotahi Tourism Director

Poihākena tours take place on Gadigal Land. Always was. Always will be.

Event Cost: $50

Event Organiser: Kotahi Tourism

Booking / Website: https://kotahitourism.rezdy.com/23736/poih-kena-tours-stories-of-m-ori-in-sydney

Event Contact: Kotahi Tourism, info@kotahitourism.com

Image credits: Kotahi Tourism, Supplied.

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