Haeremai ki Tieke Welcome to the new website
We have a new home on the web. This site is where you will find all news, booking information, and updates from Ngāti Hinekura and Tieke Marae.
Pānui atu →
Ngāti Hinekura
Tieke Marae
A living marae on the Whanganui Journey, where all who travel the awa are welcomed ashore.
Tuku Rārangi
Heke iho
Ko Wai Mātou
Our People, Our Awa
Ngāti Hinekura are the people of Tieke, in the middle reaches of the Whanganui River, mana whenua and kaitiaki of this kāinga. We trace our connection to this place back to pre-European days, when Tieke was a fortified pā and a centre of learning and trade.
Ngāti Hinekura stands as mana whenua and kaitiaki of Tieke Marae, guardians of our ancestral lands and the sacred awa that flows through our rohe. Our iwi has maintained an unbroken connection to this whenua for countless generations.
Te Puawaitanga o Hinekura, our wharenui, serves as the beating heart of our community where whānau gather to maintain our ahikā and ensure our taonga tuku iho are passed on. As kaitiaki, we work closely with conservation partners and welcome visitors who come to learn about our whenua.
Te Puawaitanga o Hinekura
Ā Mātou Mahi
The Work We Are Doing
Mahi kaitiaki
Tieke Hut Ranger
Hapū-led management of Tieke through the Whanganui Journey season, manaaki for manuhiri, safety messaging on the awa, and upkeep of the huts and shared assets in partnership with DOC.
Mahere whakahaere
Tieke Management Plan
Co-designing a staged, adaptive framework with DOC, developed in anticipation of Treaty Settlement, to safeguard the mana, wellbeing and sustainability of Tieke for the next generations.
Whakaora pou
Pou Whenua Restoration
Restoring the pou whenua that carries Tieke's history to Tamahaki and Ngāti Hinekura, and improving the drainage around the pou and the wharenui so they stand for years to come.
Kaitiakitanga
"Ko au te awa, Ko te awa ko au"
Kei te Awa
A Living Marae on the Whanganui Journey
Tieke sits on the middle reaches of the Whanganui River, one of the great stops on the Whanganui Journey. From October to April our kāinga is also a Great Walk hut, and those travelling the awa are welcomed ashore with manaaki and, when whānau are home, a pōwhiri onto the marae.
Staying overnight on the river is booked through the Department of Conservation. To book the wharenui itself for a hui or wānanga, see the booking section above.
Great Walk season
October to April
Koha
$10 – $30 pp
Whanganui Journey · Whakahoro to Pipiriki
Tuku Rārangi
Book Te Puawaitanga o Hinekura
Booking the marae means booking our wharenui, Te Puawaitanga o Hinekura — the meeting house at the heart of Tieke. It is available to whānau and manuhiri for hui, wānanga and special occasions. Check availability below, then send us an enquiry.
Available
Booked
Today
Availability is indicative. Contact us to confirm your dates.
Tū Mai, Tū Mai
Plan Your Visit to Tieke
Haere Mai
Getting Here
- Jet Boat from Pipiriki Contact local operators for bookings to Tieke landing. Journey approx. 45 minutes upstream.
- Waka Journey Join the annual Tira Hoe or organised waka expeditions down the Whanganui River.
- Walking Track Accessible via the Whanganui River Road. Contact us for current conditions.
Ā-roto Rauemi
What to Bring
- Essential Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, rain gear, personal kai and water.
- Cultural Koha for the marae, respect for tikanga Māori, and an open heart to learn.
- Overnight Sleeping bag, personal toiletries, torch or headlamp.
Ngā Mea
Facilities
- Accommodation Dormitory-style sleeping in our whare. Bookings essential.
- Kai Meals can be arranged with advance notice. Kitchen available for self-catering.
- Activities Cultural workshops, guided walks, whakapapa sharing, traditional kai preparation by arrangement.
Pātai Auau
Visitor FAQs
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. Tieke Marae is accessible only by river or walking track, so advance booking is essential. We recommend confirming at least 4–6 weeks ahead for group visits.
Is there phone coverage at the marae?
Cell phone coverage is limited to none at Tieke Marae. Please ensure your emergency contacts know your plans and expected return time before you travel.
What is the protocol when visiting a marae?
Visitors are welcomed through a pōwhiri. Please wait at the entrance to the marae until called forward. Follow the lead of your hosts, remove shoes when entering the wharenui, and dress modestly.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes, you can self-cater using the kitchen facilities. We can also arrange catering with advance notice. Please let us know your requirements when enquiring.
Are children welcome?
Āe, absolutely. Children are always welcome on the marae. Please note the river environment requires close supervision of tamariki at all times.
What is the difference between a DOC hut stay and booking the wharenui?
Overnight hut stays for river travellers on the Whanganui Journey are managed by the Department of Conservation and booked through their Great Walk system. Booking Te Puawaitanga o Hinekura — our wharenui — is for hui, wānanga, and special occasions, and is arranged directly with Ngāti Hinekura Manatōpū through the enquiry form above.
Whakapā Mai
Contact Us
All messages go directly to our kaitiaki team at Ngāti Hinekura Manatōpū. We aim to respond within 48 hours. For urgent matters, please reach us by email.
Īmēra
operations@hinekura.nzWāhi
Ngāti Hinekura Manatōpū
Whanganui River, Aotearoa
Hui Marama
First Saturday of each month
10:00 AM