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Tīeke Kāinga

Tīeke Kāinga is both a working marae and an overnight stop on the Whanganui Journey. Visitors should follow the cultural protocol of the place and the river-care guidance described for the journey.

Tīeke Kāinga
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The place

What makes it special

  • A working marae that also serves as an overnight stop on the Whanganui Journey.
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Articles in Tīeke Kāinga

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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: 09/10/2026