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Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Badge of ExcellenceRotorua, New Zealand
Likely to Sell Out
From $93.97
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 3 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Get an authentic introduction to Maori culture with an evening at the Mitai Maori Village of Rotorua. See warriors in traditional dress paddle in an ancient canoe, and be captivated by the displays of weaponry. You'll watch 'haka' and poi dances and view glowworms in their natural habitat. This 3-hour experience includes round-trip hotel transport and a traditional 'hangi' feast with your admission ticket.
- 3-hour cultural experience at the Mitai Maori Village
- Hangi dinner buffet and Maori performances
- Guided bush walk to learn about native flora and fauna
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rotorua
What's Included
- 3 hour nightly cultural experience
- Hangi served from a buffet alongside other side dishes and dessert
- Participate in a short guided bush walk to learn of the flora and fauna and see glow worms
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- 196 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
Carpark available parking for vehicles and motorhomes onsite
Pickup points
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
**Complimentary pickup for registered locations only (based on availability) **No transfers held without a location for pickup, once we reach full capacity the transfer option will be closed (we do not hold inventory) **Winter: Pickup between 5.15pm and 5.45pm **Summer: Pickup between 5.45pm to 6.15pm
What To Expect
You're transferred from your accommodation in Rotorua after a personalized meet-and-greet and photo op with a Maori maiden dressed in traditional attire. Then learn some basic guidelines for entering the Mitai Maori Village, considered a sacred cultural and spiritual space to the Maori people.
In this bush setting of New Zealand's North Island, discover the history of the area once thriving with indigenous villages. You'll observe Maori warriors paddling a waka, or canoe, down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and visit the Fairy Spring for a look at freshwater eels, trout, and glowworms.
The evening's cultural entertainment includes a performance of games, songs, and dances including the haka, or war dance. Learn about Maori customs, including the art of ta moko (tattoo), woodcarving, and medicinal uses of native plants.
Savor a selection of succulent dishes during a traditional hangi feast, with foods cooked underground in an earthen oven. Your dinner includes New Zealand meats and poultry along with vegetables and fresh salads. Top off your meal with buffet-style desserts. Drinks are available for purchase from the full bar.
Afterward, you're dropped off at your hotel.
In this bush setting of New Zealand's North Island, discover the history of the area once thriving with indigenous villages. You'll observe Maori warriors paddling a waka, or canoe, down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and visit the Fairy Spring for a look at freshwater eels, trout, and glowworms.
The evening's cultural entertainment includes a performance of games, songs, and dances including the haka, or war dance. Learn about Maori customs, including the art of ta moko (tattoo), woodcarving, and medicinal uses of native plants.
Savor a selection of succulent dishes during a traditional hangi feast, with foods cooked underground in an earthen oven. Your dinner includes New Zealand meats and poultry along with vegetables and fresh salads. Top off your meal with buffet-style desserts. Drinks are available for purchase from the full bar.
Afterward, you're dropped off at your hotel.
Mitai Maori Village
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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).
- Please note there is a small walk through the forest which has some steps and uneven ground in some areas
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
888 reviews
Eileen_G, Apr 2024
This popular event was well organised despite there being a lot of people there. The food was good and plentiful . You have to buy drinks other than water . Our host was very friendly , informative and amusing . Learnt a lot about the Māori culture. We enjoyed the Māori performances . Walking to see the glow worms was also lovely . Overall a very nice evening
gemma_c, Apr 2024
My 2 guests from Europe were both amazed with Hangi and the presentation . The only thing that limits to full surprise was the glow worm .. not too much was seen .but over all it was a good experience and learnings .
Susan_S, Apr 2024
This felt like a very authentic experience. The food was delicious and plentiful. We liked learning about the culture and seeing how it is cooked in the ground. The dinner is served buffet style and you are welcome to go back for seconds. We shared a table with others and enjoyed speaking with other tourists. The singing, dancing and attire of the Mitai people were truly enjoyable. It was nice that they explained things in English as they went along. They provide a shuttle to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, which makes it very convenient. I would definitely recommend this experience!
jennifer_s, Apr 2024
If you are coming to this part of the world, you really should know, about the indigenous people to the area. This was a good representation of that and the food was surprisingly better than I imagined and plenty of it. Excellent deal.
Ian_M, Apr 2024
The whole experience was very enjoyable. Everyone involved did their job brilliantly, we felt very comfortable.
helen_C, Apr 2024
An exceptional evening of cultural sharing in a welcoming atmosphere. The food and family performances were delightful 😊
Maria_W, Apr 2024
All very interesting really enjoyed walk in forest and show. Food was plentiful and excellent. Would highly recommend
Nicola_O, Apr 2024
We don't go for this kind of activity as normally touristy and expensive, however, this was an excellent evening that was both informative and entertaining. The performances were given with skill and passion, and the food was plentiful and delicious. Thank you, it was enjoyed by all the family and the 'questions' time was great fun and delivered with knowledge and pride.
Daniel_A, Apr 2024
Lengthy exposure to native culture. Natural location was a plus. Performance was vivid and loud. Very war-centric. I prefer a shorter, less detailed narration.
Food quality as expected in large buffet.
Gordon_M, Apr 2024
Food was quite good, the Q&A during dinner was interesting. The host was entertaining, he had some interesting views on things.
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