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Te Haerenga - Self Guided

A 5km self-guided walk leading to Te Taumata, a wahi tapu, a site of cultural and historical significance. Approximately 1.5 hours from the carpark, the walk is a safe journey to reflect and take in the surrounding environment. Overall walk time 3 hours.

Price
$20 per person. Children under the age of 13 years are free.

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Marama Mai

Discover the history and cultural significance behind the world’s longest place name. Your journey begins at the car park, where you’ll receive a warm welcome and have a photo with the famous Longest Placename sign, an unforgettable souvenir of your visit.

From there, we invite you to The Woolshed, where you’ll enjoy morning tea and learn about the origins and stories connected to this amazing location.

Availability 10 AM and 12 PM Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Secure parking.

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Overnight Package

Meet & Greet with Local Guide – Welcomed by our trusted local guide, Denzil, who will accompany you throughout your stay ensuring a seamless, safe journey, sharing local insights, stories, and cultural knowledge along the way.

All local transport is covered. From airport pick-up and drop-off to all scheduled activities, your guide has it sorted.

Accommodation – Rural Serenity or Beachside Escape
Evening Engagement - Dine at the local Duke Hotel Tavern
Sunrise Storytelling & Kai - Begin your day with a truly special experience
Surfcasting Experience
Swedish Massage

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3 Day 2 Night Package

Nau mai, haere mai – Welcome.
Enjoy guided access to key landmarks, with complimentary pickup and drop-off from public transport hubs between Napier and Palmerston North.

2 Accommodation Options
Evening Engagement
Sunrise on Te Taumata
Guided Cultural Tour
Surf Casting at Te Paerahi Beach
Golf at the Pōrangahau Country Club
Return to The Duke Hotel Tavern for a second evening of delightful dining and relaxed community ambience.
Pest Control Shooting Experience
Swedish Massage Therapy

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Experience the Longest Place Name

Marama Mai – Experience the Longest Place Name

Join us for a special time, sharing stories passed down over generations about the longest placename and the place locals call Te Taumata.

What to Expect:

Meet at the Sign: Begin your journey at the iconic longest place name sign and capture a group photo – a perfect souvenir of your visit.
The Woolshed: After the photo and a short walk, settle in for Storytelling and Morning Tea as we share the legends and significance of Te Taumata.

This is a unique 1-hour experience, offering insight into history, whakapapa and place. We welcome you. Nau mai! Haere mai!

Click to listen to the catchy song found on all those TikTok "Longest Place Name" videos.

You can download this audio track to use on your own "Placename" videos by clicking on the dots at right of the player and selecting "Download"

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Click the play button & turn up your sound to enjoy the catchy tune and video shared by visitors to The Longest Place Name.

Address:
P.O. Box 7, Porangahau 4245

510 Wimbledon Rd
Pōrangahau 4292
Central Hawke’s Bay
New Zealand

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