
HIGHLAND PARADISE
CULTURAL CENTER
A traditional evening
Highland Paradise, also known by the locals as ‘the lost village’ is locally owned and operated by the descendants of those who once lived there. They look forward to welcoming you, and taking you on a journey back in time to experience what the life of their ancestors was like 600 years ago.
Your warrior will first take you into the theatre and small museum, and there you will enjoy a short historical video on how Highland Paradise came to be before your stroll through the ancient, and sacred village begins.
There are many ancient monuments, and places of interest that was once utilized by their ancestors, and your warrior will share with you the history sur-rounding each of them. Ancient legends will be told, the cultural practices will be explained. Hear of the battles that were fought against other tribes and cannibalism, see what the village living conditions once appeared like. Learn of the plants once used for medicinal purposes, and many other fascinating historical facts about this ancient and sacred village.
You will also learn the art of weaving, dancing, and the preparation of the umu (underground oven).
The tour operates Tuesday & Thursday (morning tour) or Monday, Wednesday & Friday
from 5pm until 9.30pm and it's for 4.5hrs
INCLUSIONS:
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Tapuae Day Tour - Footprint of our ancestors: Coach tour with guide + 3 hours at Maungaroa Cultural Centre (Highland Paradise). Visit pre-history worshipping places, chiefly house sites, ancient sacrificial sites and reconstructed tribal buildings, learn how to cook and sample a umu feast.
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Ka'ara Island Night - Drums of our forefathers: Guided coach transfers (return), complimentary cocktail or juice, warrior welcome, tour of cultural village, marae tapu lifting ceremony, umu feast and cultural stage show.
GENERAL INFO:
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Child Policy: Children under 5 years are free of charge. Children 6-11 years charged.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
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Cancellations within 3 - 14 days before arrival - 50% Charged
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Cancellations within 48 hours before arrival - 100% Charge
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Cancellations due to weather - option to re-book another date or full refund
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No Show:100% Charge
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