TUIA 250

Dive into the history of New Zealand for a weekend. It is 250 years since Captain James Cook's historic visit to Mercury Bay/Te Whanganui-o-Hei.

Tuia - Encounters 250 is the nationwide commemoration of Cook's visit to Aotearoa/New Zealand. And its's all happening on the weekend of 18-20 October here at Mercury Bay.

There will be a flotilla made from six vessels to arrive in Mercury Bay early on Friday morning 18 October, the replica of HMB Endeveaour, two wake houruaa va'a moana from Tahiti, heritage ship R. Tucker Thompson and youth ship Spirit of New Zealand  to attend a Te Pōwhiri at Wharekaho/Simpsons Beach. The Te Pōwhiri will start at 1pm and is expected to finish by 4.30pm. There is a free shuttle bus from Buffalo Beach to Wharekaho. 

12 hours showcase of performing arts by local artists, including poetry, storytelling, music, dance and kappa haka on Saturday 19 October from 10am to 10pm at Whakau Reserve/Taylor's Mistake in Whitianga. 

And much more!

For detailed information please check the website: 
www.mercury250.org

Our special: Book a minimum of two nights at Mercury Orchard and receive 250ml of liquid sunshine to start your day! (250ml of freshly squeezed, organic citrus juice per paying customer per day.)
To claim your special just mention "Tuia250" when booking through our website.
(This special is only valid for direct bookings.)

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