Description

The Warrior Mountains - a guided legendary journey There are many stories to be told, there are many journeys to be made and we invite you to join us on this once in a lifetime unique storytelling experience. Meet our storytellers and listen as they reveal the legendary love story of Pihanga (the beautiful maiden mountain at the centre of the story) and the male mountains that battled for her love. Beginning in the eight Heartbeats of Te Arawa we follow the trail of Taranaki who after his battle with Tongariro, went underground in his retreat to the west coast of the North Island, gouging the land and forming the Whanganui River on his way. He eventually came to rest in the arms of Pou-a-kai held in quiet repose…… until the next time. Themed against the well known Maori legend of New Zealand’s North Island volcanoes, this journey features the mountains Pihanga, Tarawera, Tongariro, Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe & Taranaki. The mountains and tribal regions in which they are located are showcased and spoken of by the tribal storytellers of the areas, each profiling differences in culture, scenery and attractions yet clearly identifying how they are all closely bound together by this very powerful legend. Combining many of Maoridoms’ most amazing tourist attractions this tour goes deep into the psyche of the visitor by offering new and authentic experiences on a level that touches the soul in a very special and spiritual way.