In order to access the valuable jade, pre European Maori folk different trails through the mountains.

Studies 
Here we add to our cultural understanding simply by seeing the steep land, the wild rivers, weather Maori people faced. We look at their clothes and equipment they used we explore the reasons they valued the jade so much. Here too we have the opportunity to learn of the stories told explaining the genesis of the humans.

See also:    Maori Culture NZ