Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience & Buffet Dinner
Rotorua
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience & Buffet Dinner
3 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Experience a traditional Māori welcome, a captivating haka performance, and a delicious hangi feast under the stars.
Travel to Mitai Māori with complimentary round-trip transportation and be regaled with creative storytelling around the history, culture, and traditions of this village.
After a welcoming ceremony, a traditional meal is unveiled and set to slow cook in an earth oven for consumption at the end of your visit.
You will be privy to warriors paddling down the Wai-o-Whiro stream by canoe, and cultural performances galore.
Stroll through nature and see an ancient fortified village, the spring of Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe, and glow worms illuminating the forest.
Discover the ways of living, natural resources, and survival techniques used by indigenous peoples.
Wind down with authentic food cooked in a hāngī pit, and engage in a lively question and answer session.
3-hour experience at Mitai Maori Village
Round trip transfers from Rotorua
Complete buffet hāngī dinner experience.
Cultural Maori show and welcoming ceremony
Q and A session
Guided bush walk
Entry to Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe spring
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Start your evening by being welcomed to the Mitai Maori Village, where a traditional ceremony awaits. You’ll witness warriors paddle down the Wai-o-Whiro stream in authentic canoes, offering a glimpse into ancient Māori life. The evening includes the unveiling of your hangi dinner—cooked underground using hot stones. Watch as steam rises and the meal is unearthed before your eyes.
As you enjoy your buffet feast, which features everything from succulent lamb to flavorful seafood, the cultural show begins. You'll see captivating performances, including the famous haka, poi dances, and Māori songs, all presented with passion and pride. Throughout the night, you’ll have opportunities to ask questions and engage with the performers, deepening your understanding of Māori traditions.
The experience includes a nature walk with a guide who will explain how the Māori people lived in harmony with their environment in the ancient fortified village. At night, the forest lights up with native glowworms, adding a magical touch to this cultural experience.
Transfers from Rotorua hotels are available for convenience, making this a seamless evening from start to finish.
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