Workshop Package
Workshop Package
3 day adventure down the Whanganui River from Taumarunui to Whakahoro)
The package includes
Canoe hire, life jackets, and safety instruction.
2 nights accommodation at Posh Pioneers.
Fully catered meals ( 2 dinners, 1 lunch, and 2 breakfasts ).
Activities. (all materials, and safety equipment supplied).
When: Enquire for available dates
Soap making - $889.00 per person
Balms & Teas - $899 per person
Flax Weaving OR Tukutuku OR Tāniko - $999 per person
Cultural Experience - $1069 per person
Optional extras
Arrive by jetboat - $100pp
Extra night - $210pp
Soap making – you will be guided by one of the locals through the process of turning ingredients into products, resulting in your very own, hand made kawakawa soap.
Balms and Teas - Learn about the different plants used by the locals to aid in our health and well-being before being guided through the process of making your very own kawakawa balm, and if time permits, medicinal teas.
Flax Weaving - we will show you how to harvest flax and prepare it for use before teaching you the art of weaving a gift box, flax flora/fauna or both if time permits.
Maori cultural experience - learn the songs, dances and games used to prepare Maori for participation in village life. Choose your preferred learning activity from the following:
The art of Poi making.
Hand to eye coordination and rhythm using Nga Rakau (the sticks).
Learn a Waiata and its associated actions/movement's.
Learn how Maori retained their connection to their land and people through the use of Pepeha.
Learn the meaning behind the most famous NZ Haka (wardance) before being taught the Haka itself.
Or just relax in the ambiance of Posh Pioneers nestled in the native bush with birds and animals in their natural surroundings. There are bush walks, horseshoe throwing, or croquet. You might prefer to pose in one of our pioneer costumes and have a framed photo taken. Take a wander around our extensive organic garden viewing heritage plants and trees. Everything has a story here at Posh Pioneers.
All food comes either from our large organic vegetable garden or is locally sourced. Specialty NZ teas available as is our amazing Fairtrade organic barista coffee.
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Day 1
Meet up just outside Taurmarunui @ 8:00 am where you will be supplied with a canoe and instructed ready to start your canoeing adventure on the Whanganui River. Spend your day paddling approximately 35km of the Whanganui exploring waterfalls, historical places, and rapids before arriving at Maharanui landing in the afternoon, and receiving a warm welcome to Posh Pioneers. Please bring along your own morning tea and lunch for the first day.
Enjoy a freshly made barista coffee or tea and fresh homemade scones on arrival. A guided tour of the accommodation will follow and you will become familiar with our custom-made Shepherds’ huts. Later enjoy your three-course dinner in our dining room.
After dinner, admire the night sky before turning in.
What to Bring?
clothes for canoeing and for your stay
a raincoat and warm clothes incase the weather turns wet or cold
lunch and morning tea for your first day while you are canoeing
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Day 2
Wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread, NZ teas, coffee, fruit juice and several breakfast choices.
Spend your morning participating in your chosen activity.
Lunch will be provided along with refreshments.
Spend your afternoon finishing your course and exploring Posh Pioneers, relaxing in the serenity or indulging in the reading of a good book.
Enjoy your evening meal, and then either participate in the various games we have available, enjoy conversation with new and old friends, or relax in a quiet spot to soak up the beauty of nature.
Day 3
Smell that coffee and tea,
After enjoying your breakfast it’s time to package your work before getting back in the canoes and paddling 4km down the Whanganui River through the scenic Retaruke Reach. If you are lucky you might view the salt spring. Your river journey ends a short way up the Retaruke River at Whakahoro where you will be met at 10:00 am and shuttled back to your vehicles at Taumarunui.
BOOKING ENQUIRY FORM
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