Arahura River Greenstone Walk

From NZD $130.00
  • Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Hokitika, West Coast
  • Product code: ARGW
Ma nga tapuwae o mua nga tapuwae o muri e tohua ai. Past footprints lead future steps.

The Arahura River is the only privately owned river in New Zealand. It is revered by Maori throughout Aotearoa as the spiritual homeland of the treasured pounamu (greenstone)

By booking a tour with Hikoi Waewae Cultural and Heritage Tours, you will be privledged to enjoy exclusive access, with our knowledgeable Ngati Waewae guide.

Learn about pounamu and how it's discovery changed the course of history for early Maori. Hear how it is still relevant and continues to shape our identity today.

Learn purakau (legends), pakiwaitara (history), and whakapapa (genealogy) including how Te Tai Poutini (West Coast) got its name. Enjoy a leisurely walk on this magnificent river bed, while looking for a precious taonga kohatu (treasured stone) to take with you as a reminder of your time with us.

The taonga kohatu from the Arahura River are known for their qualities of healing and peace.

This is our koha (gift) to you. We hope you accept it in good faith and share healing and peace wherever you are in the world