History Week 2024: Experience the Rocks from a Māori perspective, guided by local Māori passionate about their heritage and history – and who know how to tell a good story!

• Visit sites in The Rocks where Māori have lived, loved, visited, traded, worked and died since 1793.
• See Māori taonga (‘cultural treasure’) found on a local archaeological dig site and now exhibited at The Rocks Discovery Museum. 
• Visit the archaeological dig site where greenstone taonga were revealed
  
• Listen to waiata (Māori song)
• Walk down Māori Lane
• Hear stories spanning over 230 years – visiting Māori chiefs; kidnappings; trade and more.

“Poihākena Tours give a voice to the stories of our (Māori) ancestors and whānau/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

Notes:

• ‘Child’ price refers to ages 5-17. Children under 5 are free of charge. 
•  Private, group and school tours are available on request though-out the year.
•  Covid-Safety: Kotahi Tourism is a registered NSW Covid-Safe business. 
•  Accessibility: The tour route is downhill. There are stairs and uneven surfaces. 

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

Awards include:

• Winner 2018 Award for Excellence – Interpretation Australia
• Winner 2015 National Trust Heritage Award – Heritage Tours & Multimedia