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Mitai Maori Village: Cultural Experience and Dinner Buffet

4.6 / 5

440 reviews

Activity provider:Mitai Maori Village - Maori Experience
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Mitai Maori Village: Cultural Experience and Dinner Buffet

Activity provider:Mitai Maori Village - Maori Experience

4.6

440 reviews

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From US$ 79.09 per person

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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.

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Duration 3 hours
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Pickup optional
Pickup from registered accommodations in Rotorua only. If the place of pickup is not registered, contact Mitai Maori Village for alternative options. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time Winter pickup is from 5:15pm to 5:45pm Summer pickup is from 5:45pm to 6:15pm ** Please note: Complimentary transfers are based on availability at the time of booking, we do not hold inventory without a location for pickup. No location at the time of booking could result in no transfers.
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Maori cultural experience
  • Uplifting of the traditional earth-cooked hangi and buffet dinner
  • Warriors paddling and chanting down stream
  • Cultural performance including haka
  • Walk through nature to see sacred spring and glow worms
Full description
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.
Includes
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off from Rotorua accommodations, if option booked
  • 3-hour Maori Cultural Experience
  • Beverages (available to purchase)

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Meet at 196 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015.

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  • It is recommended you wear flat walking shoes and comfortable clothes, including a jacket during the winter months, so you should dress for the weather
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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 440 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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It was a nice, but not extraordinary performance - dinner was underwhelming and the setting lacked ambiance. Not impressed with how the whole event was managed. Large crowds shuffled through a buffet line and guided through the dark for performances not my idea of a fun time!

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May 19, 2023

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Lovely night of activities. It was authentic and sincere, hosted by a genuinely happy family of maori. The timeline was well planned, with events following one after another. Performances were entertaining with sufficient information tidbits giving a peak into Māori life and culture. Session ended with a delicious buffet and open question and answer section to make the experience complete. Because you’re already paying for a full experience, there’s no other upsell of souvenirs or gimmicks. Just remember that alcohol is not included in the package (but it’s available for purchase)

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May 19, 2023

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This is a great way to learn more about the Maori people. The vibes felt more like a friend's family inviting you over for dinner and telling you stories than an overly commercialized experience. I love watching the haka performances and that they did a Q&A at the end. The people who run this experience made it comfortable to learn about the Maori culture. I also loved that the performers all have varying day jobs such as lawyers and teachers and the performances help stay connected to their culture.

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May 4, 2023

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