Tikitiki & Ruatoria

Tikitiki Is a small town in the Waiapu Valley on the northern bank of the Waiapu River steeped in Māori culture.

Tikitiki's renowned St Mary’s church is the jewel of Tikitiki – a stunning heritage church built in 1924 that is one of New Zealand’s finest Māori churches.

Just south of Tikitiki is Ruatoria, home to only iwi founded rugby union in the country. The mighty Ngāti Porou East Coast Rugby team is known for their fighting spirit and determination to play hard.

Ruatoria is also where the epic tours to Maunga Hikurangi begin, where you can enjoy some great coffee and food at the Rua Kai Kart & The Phatty Shack and finally enjoy a scenic flight with Air Ruatoria.

Air Rua

Our Ngāti Porou landscapes aren’t just beautiful landscapes, they are cultural landscapes with the mana and whakapapa of our hapu.

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Maunga Hikurangi

This sacred mountain is the first place in the world to see the sunrise

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St Mary's Church

One of the most beautiful Māori churches in New Zealand

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St Mary's Church

One of the most beautiful Māori churches in New Zealand.

Maunga Hikurangi Te Urunga Tu Sunrise Tour

Maunga Hikurangi is the sacred mountain of the Ngati Porou people, and the first place in the world to see the sunrise. Gain access to our sacred maunga and sacred sites to obtain a unique authentic Maori cultural experience and sunrise.

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