These are exclusive soft adventures for the discerning and sophisticated travelers. The ones who can put up with a short break away from the hotels, porters and restaurants to savour at its best from. Te mara a Tane The garden of Tane (Tane is known as the the god of the bush)
½ day tour
Four Seasons: Autumn – Winter – Spring – Summer
Join Charles on a guided Maori food tour to Mokoia Island Rotorua the jewel of Maori Tourism in Rotorua. Chef Charles will meet you at the end of Tutanekai Street or known by the locals as the lake front, Charles will accompany you by jet boat to the island.
Mokoia Island Maorifood Trail 2007
Hinemoa's Pool
Movie Clip of Jet Boat ride over to Mokoia Island
Movie Clip of Jet Boat ride over to Mokoia Island
Jet Boat Mokoia Island
Jet Boat Mokoia Island
Sulpher point picture
Native Bird sounds in bush
Hear the bird life as they let the others know who’s on the island.
Listen to the historic stories of the local Maori. Hinemoa & Tutanekai the Maori Romeo & Juliet love story of Rotorua.
Mokoia Island
Mokoia Island
"Bender" in Hinemoa pool from Surfing the Menu 2007
Karaka berry harvest picture
Bring your swim suits and immerse yourself in the tranquil waters of Hinemoa’s pool.
Listen to the many medicinal remedies from the Maori & how Charles has discovered ancient recipes & cooking practices that is now being served in lodges, hotels, café’s & restaurants throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Karaka Berries
Taakawa Fruit
Hot smoked horopito salmon picture
Mokia Island food picture
Taste the food of the past and present as he demonstrates his culinary expertise utilizing the flora & fauna from the island.
Minimum:
2 pax
Maximum:
6 pax Adults
Cost:
NZ$265.00 per person
Under 12 NZ$130.00 per child
50% deposit on booking confirmation with 50% remainder on completion of tour.
Te tikanga o te haerenga
Protocol of the journey
Our rules are for the safety of our guests that visit the island. Please respect the island and knowledge that have been passed down by our ancestors
Tours can be cancelled by Charles and alternative arrangements organised if weather conditions are deemed unsuitable due to safety reasons. We hope you enjoy your journey and look forward to meeting you.
Yours truly
Charles
Menu
Maori Bread Selection
Rewana Bread
Flaxseed Damper Bread
Horopito Hummus
Piripiri Aioli
Pikopiko Pesto
Toroii (pickled mussels)
Kumara & Taro Fritters
Wild Piripiri Venison
Kawakawa Chicken
Fresh native green salad & horopito infused avocado oil
