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Ruatoria Hotel: Ph 06-864 8437. Accommodation, Meals, Bar, Bottle Store,
Gaming Rooms, Functions.
Kai Kart Takeaways: Fish & Chips, Burgers, Toasted Sandwiches, Coffee, Cold Drinks.
Open Tues-Fri 10.30am to 8.30pm. Sat & Sun 12 to 8pm. Stats closed. Ph 06-864 8083 EAST CAPE
Maunga Hikurangi: Join us for a day experience where out Ngati Porou guides tell the stories
of the nine whakairo (carvings). Book at www.maungahikurangi.com. See advert below.
At 1754 metres, Mt. Hikurangi is the highest non-volcanic peak in the North Island. The
mountain is sacred to the Ngāti Porou people and is the first place in New Zealand to see
the sun each day. There is a walking track via private property. Access is by permission of
Ngāti Porou Tourism.
‘Stop & Discover some of our culture’
High on the mountain are nine carved Whakairo (sculptures) depicting the Whānau of Maui –
Tikitiki – a – Taranga, who legend attributes to fishing the North Island up from the sea. 77
