Maunga Hikurangi

16/08/2026

Here's what our visitors are saying 💙
Every journey to Maunga Hikurangi is more than a tour—it's a chance to connect with the stories, culture, and breathtaking beauty of Aotearoa's first sunrise.

Thank you to everyone who shares their experience with us.

11/08/2026

Before the first light comes the stars.

On clear mornings, the East Coast sky puts on a show long before sunrise, making the journey to Hikurangi just as memorable as the destination.

Sometimes the quietest moments become the most unforgettable.

10/08/2026

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07/08/2026

The adventure starts long before sunrise.

Climb aboard one of our purpose-built Can-Am vehicles and journey through working farmland as you make your way towards Hikurangi.

It's all part of an experience you won't find anywhere else.

02/08/2026

A journey to Maunga Hikurangi is about more than watching the sunrise.

Monty shares the stories, history and significance of this special place, bringing the landscape to life in a way only someone with a deep connection to it can.

By the time the sun rises, you'll leave with far more than incredible photos.

29/07/2026

"What a wonderful experience! Truly felt like a once in a lifetime opportunity!"

We love hearing what guests take away from their journey to Hikurangi. For many, it's not just another tour—it's an experience they'll remember forever.

Have you visited the maunga? We'd love to hear your favourite moment.

20/07/2026

Did you know?

Maunga Hikurangi is recognised as the first place on mainland New Zealand to greet the sunrise each day.

For Ngati Porou, it's much more than geography. It is a place of deep cultural significance, connection and identity.

Experiencing first light here is about more than watching the sun rise—it's about understanding why this place matters.

20/07/2026

What an unforgettable morning on Maunga Hikurangi! 🌅

Congratulations to Jess Shephard, who won our Te Urunga – Sunrise Tour for Two. With incredible weather, breathtaking views, and stories shared along the way by our Ngati Porou guide, Monty, it was a morning to remember.

Experiences like this stay with you long after the sun has risen.

15/07/2026

Imagine being here…

As Matariki rises, we take time to remember those who have passed, celebrate the present, and look ahead with hope. Matariki is a time of reflection, connection, and renewal, bringing whānau and communities together to acknowledge the past year and set intentions for the year to come. 🌠

Here in Tairāwhiti, we honour the season by slowing down, reconnecting with whenua and moana, and embracing the values of manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga that guide us forward. ✨

Wishing everyone a meaningful Matariki. 🌟

15/07/2026

Some moments can't be captured in a photo.

No two sunrises on Maunga Hikurangi are ever the same. Every morning brings different colours, different skies, and a different feeling.

But one thing never changes—the privilege of welcoming the first light of a new day.

Experience it for yourself.