Discover our coast..... from the rippling waters of the Waimata River to the expansive Pacific Ocean, Walk Gisborne has it all. Its three-day unguided walking adventure encompasses all that is best about the Gisborne region – spectacular farm and coastal scenery, welcoming hospitality, comfortable country accommodation and delicious meals made with the finest local produce and complemented by award-winning wines.

Enquire about a Maori cultural experience with Waka Toa at Walk Gisborne.

Waka Toa had the pleasure of entertaining the Master Builders from the Northern and Central Districts who were in Gisborne at the weekend for a reunion. 

Organisers Francis and Ally Yates after seeing Waka Toa at the historical Whaitiripapa Pa site two years ago decided they would do it again.  And they did!

Here is what they thought about their time with Waka Toa:
We farewelled our friends and everyone with out exception commented how much they enjoyed their time with your group. I believe it was the highlight of their weekend and each person took something out of it differently.

The interaction between us, the story of your people so well told, the explanation and demonstration of the weapons, to the songs and the spiritual side of  you all did more for relationships between peoples than all the seminars and so called experts put together.

Congratulations on a performance that ranks right up with the best.  
We gave you a 10 out of 10. 

2010 has been a year of significant change and growth for Waka Toa.  Kohi is pictured below with some of Waka Toa's newest members.  Waka Toa has welcomed new leaders to the team who have positions of favour that will take the company where it aims to go. 

On a personal note, Kohi & Paku also welcome the return of their oldest daughter Hokinga who rejoined Waka Toa earlier this year.

Combining Maori Cultural Experiences with other reputable businesses has been top priority.

We acknowledge our business partners with whom we will be working alongside to deliver historical and cultural tours.

Knapdale Eco Lodge - Kees & Kaye Weytman
Nicks Head Station - John & Amy Griffin
Emerald Hotel - George & Jana Kenton
Walk Gisborne - Penny & Pete Hoogerburg
Kinaki Tours - Katrina Duncan & Paku Kingi
Gisbone Cycle Tours - Katrina Duncan

Other business professionals we look forward to working with include Prue Younger, Richard Brooking and Barry & Lesley Munday.

Waka Toa offer their positive message of hope to perform at a variety of functions from powhiri, cultural performances, workshops, corporate functions, prize givings to product and office launches for small or large groups.  Waka Toa has performed to thousands, in schools, universities, city malls, hotels and resorts throughout Europe, Kuala Lumpur and Fiji. Whilst in Kuala Lumpur and Fiji, Waka Toa were invited to perform for key dignitaries at the New Zealand Embassies.