Tatapouri offers a world-famous interactive marine experience with Stingrays and other sea life.Visitors get to discover the Tamariki (Children) of Tangaroa (the Maori God of the Sea), whilst immersing themselves in the local culture and magical marine surroundings of Tatapouri on the East Coast of the North Island, where the first light touches the shores.
Local Legends are many in Tairawhiti Gisborne from Paikea riding the whale located just up the way at Whangara to Mt Hikurangi on the East Coast the first land to be raised by Maui when he brought up Te Ika a Maui – the North Island (which looks like a Whai Repo (stingray) and also the first landing of Captain Cook to New Zealand. The residents of the area have a great affiliation with the Moana (the Sea) and a visit to our Region provides golden beaches, sunshine, surf, and great things to do and experience a lot of which is still provided through the true Kiwi hospitality of old where you come as a tourist and leave as whanau or family.
Stingray feeding is discounted by 5% for TOP 10 Members.
Please contact Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park for more information and how to access this benefit.
