About this experience
Visit a traditional Maori village and learn more about their customs and rituals at an amazing cultural experience, including a tasty hangi feast and dessert.
Highlights
- Maori cultural experience
- Walk through nature to see sacred spring and glow worms
- Warriors paddling and chanting down stream
- Uplifting of the traditional earth-cooked hangi and buffet dinner
- Cultural performance including haka
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Rotorua (subject to availability)
- 3-hour Maori Cultural Experience
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Enter a Maori village in a natural bush setting and learn about their customs during an immersive cultural experience. Following pickup from your Rotorua accommodation, if option booked, get a warm meet and greet from a beautiful Maori maidens. Learn the guidelines to enter the sacred site and select a chief from your group to represent those visiting the village.
See warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe down the Wai-o-whiro stream and marvel at glow worms in their natural habitat. Be captivated by the songs and dances of an entertaining concert, complete with the spine-tingling haka war dance. Watch as the hangi feast is removed from the earth-cooked oven, explore the art of ta moko (tattoo) and more.
Feast on a hot selection of succulent meats and poultry, vegetables and fresh salads, topped off with tempting desserts.
Terms & conditions
Wheelchair accessibility is limited for the 'bush walk' - exit into the forest is via stairs. Viewing of the waka (canoe) is from a platform and you can go a short distance into the forest to view the old pā (village) and see the sacred spring below the forest. Unfortunately, you will not see the glow worms. (Note: there is some uneven surfaces).
It is recommended you wear flat walking shoes and comfortable clothes, including a jacket during the winter months, we encourage you dress for the weather