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MANGAMAIRE is the name of the land where the longest placename is sited
MANAAKI is the caring for each other, the land and environment
MANGAMAIRE MANAAKI we care for all our visitors
On behalf of our whānau and community, we welcome all visitors
Enjoy your visit, share peace and goodwill.
We are testing systems for visits to the site of the Longest Placename
by Self-Directed Walks or Guided Tours by 4WD vehicles
We plan to do this in stages.
FROM APRIL – DECEMBER 2023
TE TAU MATA SELF-DIRECTED WALKS
Bookings by phone to Peggy at 021 0903 4175
Walks take about 3 hours overall to the site of the longest placename and return. Reasonable fitness is required, and water, good footwear and warm clothing are recommended. There is clear signage to sites of interest.
The walk is over farmland requiring some gates to be opened and closed. There may be cattle along the walk.
Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Carpark open 8 am – 6 pm
Price: $10pp. Children under the age of 13 years are free.
TE TAU MATA GUIDED TOUR.
Bookings by phone to Peggy at 021 0903 4175
A 4-hour authentic, interesting, educational, and inspirational cultural experience that brings together People, Land and Environment by sharing stories, places, and history.
Traditional pōwhiri/welcome visitors and travel a 5km journey to special sites and learn about culture and local knowledge. The tour ends with kai and a traditional farewell.
Transport will be by 4wd trucks (weather permitting*) over farmland requiring some gates to be opened and closed. There may be cattle along the way, and good footwear and warm clothing are recommended.
Tuna tours are an addition. Please add your interest when making contact.
Introductory Price: $88pp. Children under the age of 13 years are free.
Tuna tour: $10pp
Available: Friday, Saturday: 10 am only. Bookings essential.
Overnight spaces for Self-Contained Motor homes: $12 per night. The gate closes at 6:30 pm and reopens at 8:30 am.
Contact via email or phone Peggy on 021 0903 4175
Pay Online with PayPal
Online Booking Fee: $80.00
* Wet weather makes the track to the sites unsafe for 4wd trucks.
** Prices subject to change.
Get in touch
Phone: 021 0903 4175
Email: thelongestplacename@gmail.com