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Te Rito Marae will provide you with an authentic marae experience specific to our Hapu. You will be welcomed on to our marae with a Powhiri by whanau (family) during your time on our marae you will learn about our history of our place and our people – we will tell you the stories of our people.

We are right on the Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail approximately 2 kms from Moerewa township,  we are surrounded by rural Northland – a swimming hole close to the marae is a perfect spot for a dip – surrounded by the lush green of our native trees.

You will sleep marae style in our Whare Tipuna (ancestral house) and you will eat Kai (food) prepared for you by our whanau (family) and we will eat together in our whare kai (dining room).  Come as manuhiri (guests) and leave as whanau (family).

Minimum 12 people Includes;

• • Powhiri (Maori welcome ceremony)
  • Light Afternoon Tea (Whakanoa)
  • Marae Accommodation
    • Marae style sleeping - communal – everyone sleeps in the same room which is the in the meeting house on mattresses lined against the walls.
  • Pillows and mattresses and Fresh Linen

 

• Must bring your own blanket or sleeping bag and towels

 

• Evening meal - Hangi or Open Cuisine – depending on numbers booked
  • Including main meal and dessert
  • Vegetarians and other dietary can be provided for but we will need to be advised
• Continental Breakfast
• Whakawatea (Farewell)

Prices;

Adult - $125 per person

Child (10 – 15 yrs)  - $70 per person

Child (5-9 years)$35.00

Child (3 – 5 years) - $20 per person

Under 3 – no charge

Important notes:  

• Minimum number for a group is 12 people
• Minimum number of adults in a group is 6 adults
• Prices are valid until the 31st of October 2019.
• Rates are in NZD, and inclusive of 15% GST.
• Deposits and payment
  • On booking a 50% deposit is required in order to confirm your group booking.
  • The remaining 50% is due no later than 7 days out from your booking.
• Because a set menu is involved you will be charged for the number of guests quoted on the date your booking is confirmed, even though all guests may not attend i.e. 10 guests confirmed and 7 arrive you will be charged for 10 people.
• Cancellation policy
  • Full refund if cancelled 14 days prior to arrival date
  • 50% refund if cancelled between 14 days and up to 7 days prior to arrival date
  • No refund if cancelled 7 days or less prior to arrival date