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Mokoia – The Sacred Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kia ora tatou,<\/p>\n

It is a privilege to welcome you to the sacred island of our Te Arawa people \u2013 Mokoia Island.\u00a0 This mysterious island in the heart of Lake Rotorua is steeped in\u00a0<\/strong>cultural history<\/strong>.\u00a0It is<\/strong>\u00a0an iconic Rotorua landmark\u00a0<\/strong>dating back to 1350 AD.\u00a0Learn about Mokoia\u2019s tribal history and the epic journey to this special place…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wai Ora Experiences offers a series of unique visitor experiences\u00a0on Mokoia Island. These include\u00a0guided tours,\u00a0bird watching, indigenous food tasting, educational programmes,\u00a0weddings,\u00a0incentives, and\u00a0conferences.<\/p>\n

Take a\u00a0boat cruise on Rotorua\u2019s newest luxury\u00a0fast cat – the \u2018Wai Ora\u2019 or aboard our\u00a0\u2018Wai Ora Jet Boat\u2019 and experience the warmth of Maori culture and\u00a0a traditional welcome. Take a native bush walk and learn about the\u00a0native flora and fauna. Enjoy a hot soak in Hinemoa\u2019s Pool and learn about\u00a0Maori\u00a0legends\u00a0like\u00a0the\u00a0famous\u00a0love story of\u00a0Hinemoa and Tutanekai, New Zealand\u2019s own Romeo and Juliet.<\/p>\n

Mokoia Island is a\u00a0sanctuary\u00a0for many of New Zealand’s\u00a0endangered wildlife\u00a0and\u00a0rare\u00a0New Zealand birds\u00a0and we can arrange for you to plant your own tree to commemorate your visit and help us to replant native species on the island.<\/p>\n

Mokoia Island is also a popular gathering spot for functions, meetings, team building exercises, and\u00a0weddings. We are able to cater for locals, tourists, school field trips,\u00a0conferences\u00a0and large groups.<\/p>\n

Join us for New Zealand’s Ultimate Mokoia Island Adventure<\/strong>
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Mokoia – The Sacred Island Kia ora tatou, It is a privilege to welcome you to the sacred island of our Te Arawa people \u2013 Mokoia Island.\u00a0 This mysterious island…<\/p>\n

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