Duration:
2h
Explore The Rocks with a Māori guide on an award-winning 2-hour walking tour and discover the fascinating history of Māori in Sydney since 1793.
Operated By:
Experience the Rocks from a Māori perspective, guided by local Māori passionate about their heritage and history – and who know how to tell a good story!
Notes:
- Visit sites in The Rocks where Māori have lived, loved, visited, traded, worked and died since 1793.
- See Māori taonga (‘cultural treasure’) found on a local archaeological dig site and now exhibited at The Rocks Discovery Museum.
- Visit the archaeological dig site where greenstone taonga were revealed
- Listen to waiata (Māori song)
- Walk down Māori Lane
- Hear stories spanning over 230 years – visiting Māori chiefs; kidnappings; trade and more.
“Poihākena Tours give a voice to the stories of our (Māori) ancestors and whānau/family who came here before us. One in five Māori now live in Australia and these stories are a reminder of our strong connection to Australia, and our history and heritage here.” Hohepa Ruhe, Kotahi Tourism Director
Notes:
- ‘Child’ price refers to ages 5-16. Children under 5 are free of charge.
- Private, group and school tours are available on request though-out the year.
- Accessibility: The tour route is downhill. There are stairs and uneven surfaces.
Poihākena tours take place on Gadigal Country. Always was, always will be.
Awards include:
- Winner 2018 Award for Excellence – Interpretation Australia
- Winner 2015 National Trust Heritage Award – Heritage Tours & Multimedia
Kia ora – Thank you for booking Poihākena tours: stories of Māori in Sydney.
Tours depart from outside Susannah Place Museum, 58-64 Gloucester Street, The Rocks – opposite Sydney Harbour YHA. Look out for your Māori guide who will be wearing a Poihākena tours t.shirt.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun block, sunhat and water if it’s hot; and/or umbrella/jacket if it’s raining or rain is forecast.
Just get in touch if you have any questions!
