Award-winning Poihākena tours: stories of Māori in Sydney are based in The Rocks where Māori have lived, loved, traded, visited, worked and died for over 225 years.

On this 2 hour walking tour you’ll be guided by local Māori, passionate about their heritage and history; and who know how to tell a story!

visit sites in The Rocks where Māori have lived since 1793
see Māori taonga (treasured objects) found on a local archeological site and now exhibited at The Rocks Discovery Museum
walk down Māori Lane
experience waiata – Māori song
hear stories spanning 225 years… visiting Māori chiefs, kidnappings, trade, Wahine Toa – stories of Māori women, Māori entertainers and more.

“Poihākena Tours give a voice to the stories of our Māori ancestors and whanau/family who came here before us. One in five Māori now live in Australia and these stories are a reminder of our strong connection to Australia and our history and heritage here.” Hohepa Ruhe, Kotahi Tourism Director.

Poihākena tours: stories of Māori in Sydney won the 2015 National Trust Heritage Award for Heritage Tours & Multimedia in Individuals and Community.

Poihākena tours take place on Gadigal Country. Always was, always will be.

Poihakena tours: stories of Maori in Sydney departs from Campbells Cove, The Rocks. Please wear sensible walking shoes and bring an umbrella and wet weather gear if wet, and a sunhat, sunscreen and water if hot.

Poihakena tours: stories of Maori in Sydney can also be booked for school and private groups.

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