The Pillars of Knowledge

The Pillars of Knowledge

On this sunrise tour you will visit Te Kōripitanga o Tama-nui-te-Ra - the place where the stars and the sun emerge from the waters of the great Lake of Kiwa, the Pacific Ocean. It is a celestial disc that looms large over the cultural landscape of the Waimārama people

Stars in the firmament remind us of loved ones lost; others track the trail of discovery that bought the first ancestors to this land. The guardians tell of the of the lore of the land; of battles won and blood spilt.

People come to consult the maramataka, the lunar calendar. There is a time for all things. To plant, to harvest, to rest, to celebrate, to fear and to mourn.

The guides for this tour are all members of the local Waimārama Tribe, and they will clear our way. This is their sacred knowledge and we are privileged that they are willing to share it with us.

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Stop At: Waimarama Beach, Waimarama, Hastings New Zealand

Visit our Hakikino Conservation Reserve where you will hear about the fascinating stories of our people who travelled from one side of the world to the other. Learn about how the stars play such a key role in our lives today. From our private site situated on high, you can listen as the voices of the forest begin to wake, the sound of the waves crashing against the beach and enjoy a spectacular sunrise.

Duration: 3 hours