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Tīeke Kāinga

Tīeke Kāinga is an operating marae and an overnight stop on the Whanganui Journey. Visitors should follow the site's protocol and treat the river and its surroundings with cultural consideration.

Tīeke Kāinga
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The place

What makes it special

  • The site serves as both a marae and a place to stay overnight.
Travel atlas

Articles in Tīeke Kāinga

Guides to this place

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Tīeke Kāinga

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Guides to this place

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Loaded canoes travel through a forested gorge on the Whanganui River.

Whanganui Journey by canoe on a river that demands self-reliance

Paddling down the Whanganui River rewards preparation: choose your section, assess the crew’s real experience and travel mindfully on an *awa* with deep living significance.

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Profile updated: 28/09/2026