If you would like to include a river cruise of the Waikato river with your guided-walk experience then email and tell us...
River Cruise and Dinner
Your cruise will be on board the MV Riverboat Waireka, first launched in 1908 and lovingly restored by its owners. pureORAwalks can arrange for dinner to be served onboard the riverboat or you can disembark and enjoy dinner by the riverside.
Fish for your meal!
If the season is right, try your hand at fishing for trout and the chef will include it with your meal, or perhaps the Maori delicacy ‘tuna’ (native eel). The fish and eel can either be served fresh or smoked. Indigenous wine and ale is served with dinner.
The riverboat dinner will include:
- An indigenous inspired menu designed by our chef for you and your guests to enjoy
- Professional service provided by our hosts.
- Talk to the chef as he prepares and cooks your dinner
- Taste some of the raw ingredients
- Storytelling (Purakau) – be entertained as our hosts tell you stories about your location, and our Maori myths and legends
- Cultural Activity – learn how to make Maori handcrafts. Your choice of weaving a flower, carving pumice, or making poi. Choose your activity when you book, and take home your very own taonga (treasure).
Transfers to pureORa's Riverboat can be arranged ex-Taupo
Minimum: 4 pax, Maximum: 12 pax. Larger groups can be catered for by prior arrangement
This additional experience is subject to a venue hire fee.
You can include a Rivercruise of the Waikato River with any of the following Guided Bushwalking Tour options:
