Corporate Team Building with a Cultural Heart
Looking to boost collaboration, strengthen unity, and inspire new ways of thinking?
At Aotearoa Waka Experiences, we specialise in creating bespoke corporate team-building activities rooted in Māori values and designed to achieve your unique outcomes.
-Build resilience and communication
-Discover cooperative leadership models
-Align business goals with indigenous wisdom
-Create lasting, empowered relationships
"Our staff are still on a high and the unity is stronger than ever. Kahukura was integral to making this trip a success."
– Brad Totorewa, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Regional Manager (Tainui)
Skill Building on Māori Waka
Take your team on an unforgettable journey aboard a traditional Māori waka (canoe).
This fun, hands-on learning experience combines cultural immersion with practical leadership tools.
Explore Māori frameworks for conflict resolution and goal setting
Engage with inclusive, accessible programs for all ages and physical abilities
The Waikato River Experience
Discover the power and majesty of the mighty Waikato River like never before.
Huka Falls Tour
Get up close to the raw force of Huka Falls and learn the hidden stories of this sacred river.
Tutukau Gorge Scenic Journey
Take a serene paddle through geothermal landscapes, witness pristine waters, native bush, and wildlife — ending at Orakei Korako, a geothermal gem filled with boiling mud, geysers, and silica terraces.
Adventure Option:
Navigate narrow rock crevices, climb through native bush, and soak in a natural thermal pool — as a true kaitiaki (guardian) of the land.
Your Waikato River Tour Includes:
Guided storytelling of local Māori legends
Choice of two unique venues
Abundant photo opportunities
Mauri te take... Take up the challenge!
Noho Marae & Accommodation Packages
We offer tailored cultural accommodation experiences to suit all budgets — from traditional Noho Marae stays to self-contained lodgings.
With over 14 years of experience in event coordination, including safety and risk management, we ensure a seamless experience for:
Educational groups
Corporate retreats
Community organisations
Our Noho Marae Package May Include:
Authentic Māori concert & hangi feast
Thermal soak in Wairakei mineral pools
Huka Falls visit & Taupō Rock Carvers journey (weather permitting)
Accommodation and full coordination
Contact us today for a custom quote tailored to your needs.
Aotearoa Waka Experience
Our experiences go beyond tourism — they’re a deep dive into Aotearoa's rich cultural heritage.