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Attractions in Marlborough, New Zealand.

Tour the stunning Shark Nett Gallery. This gallery contains one of the world's largest 'Private' collections of contemporary and traditional Maori heritage carvings. This collection of carvings celebrate the survival of Rangitane (tribe) and confirms their blood ties with those previous occupiers & owners of local lands, whose history stretches back up to 1000 years ago. Learn the fascinating stories of local Maori history told through...

129 Queen Charlotte Drive, Havelock
Marlborough
New Zealand
7281

(03) 574 2877 or (027) 376 4309

Tour the stunning Shark Nett Gallery. This gallery contains one of the world's largest 'Private' collections of contemporary and traditional Maori heritage carvings. This collection of carvings celebrate the survival of Rangitane (tribe) and confirms their blood ties with those previous occupiers & owners of local lands, whose history stretches back up to 1000 years ago.

Learn the fascinating stories of local Maori history told through the Maori wood carvings from the Rangitane iwi (tribe) in the Marlborough Sounds. The focus of the carvings is on ancestors of significance and other traditional stories of importance. These include taniwha (fabulous monsters), maori gods (tangaroa, god of the sea) and much more. Your hosts practice manaakitanga (the spirit of hospitality), to ensure the comfort of your experience.

Shark Nett Maori heritage art gallery is intimate and personal and offers an authentic cultural tour experience set in the gateway to the magnificent Pelorus Sounds with panoramic views of the wildlife in the wetlands here in Havelock, Marlborough, New Zealand. Please allow a minimum of 30 minutes for your tour or book ahead for a private guided tour which will include Maori Karanga (traditional Maori welcome) in your experience. Fees apply.