Mauri Maunga
Tongariro
Private Cultural Tours & Retreats
Begin Your Journey
The journey is more than a place you visit.
Experience the Central plateau of the North Island of Aotearoa through stories and history carried by the descendants of these sacred mountains.
This is our home. These are our stories. Come and experience them with us.
An invitation to experience Tongariro differently
Mauri Maunga invites you into a different way of experiencing Tongariro — one shaped by our relationship with the whenua (land), wairuatanga (spiritual connection), mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) and the stories carried through generations.
Our retreats offer opportunities to connect with the whenua, share kōrero (stories and conversation), enjoy kai (food), experience nature and culture, and spend meaningful time together in the heart of the Tongariro region.
Haerenga (Journey)
What awaits you
Throughout your haerenga, kōrero, creativity and wairuatanga open pathways into the living stories and traditions of Tongariro — connecting you with the mauri (the living essence, spiritual energy, and life force that flows through all people, places, and the natural world) of the maunga (mountain/s) from which Mauri Maunga, was birthed.
Whenua & Wairuatanga
Mahi Toi & Mātauranga Māori
Ngā Waiariki
Whanaungatanga
“Connect with the whenua, the maunga and the deeper dimensions of your haerenga — visiting significant wāhi (places) throughout Tongariro, where kōrero, wairuatanga and the stories of this whenua come to life."
"Learn and create through mahi toi (Māori creative arts), exploring mātauranga Māori through hands-on creative practice."
"Encounter the living waters and geothermal wonders of Tongariro, Tokaanu, where waiariki (geothermal waters) reveal another dimension of the whenua and its natural mauri."
"Time shared together, gathered around kai and the warmth of being welcomed allows whanaungatanga — (the relationships, kinship and sense of belonging that grow between people) to unfold naturally."
What defines
Mauri Maunga
Te Ngākau o Mauri Maunga | The Heart of Mauri Maunga
At its heart is a deep respect for our tūpuna and the relationships that have shaped who we are.
We bring the knowledge, skills and energy of our whānau to Mauri Maunga, with each generation contributing to its life and future.
Mauri Maunga honours those who came before us, welcomes those who arrive today, and carries something forward for those who come after.
