Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

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Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Top rated
4.7490196 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.7490196 out of 5 stars
765 reviews

Experience an evening of culture at Te Pa Tu that includes performances, dance, and a 4-course fusion feast held in the forest outside Rotorua.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Host or greeter
English
Pickup included
Pickup times from main Rotorua hotels begin from 5:25 PM. Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. If you are not staying at any of the listed pickup points please select TE PA TU Gathering Place. Meeting times at The Gathering Place, Once there, you will board a bus and travel 12km south to the village. 6:15 PM Tour, please meet at the Gathering Place at 5:30 PM.
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Melissa – Canada

Really enjoyed! Learned about many things in Māori culture, performance was excellent and so was dinner! Well rounded experience

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Tony – Germany

We can recommend Te Pa Tu. You get entertained and learn something about the culture. :)

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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself among the towering Tawa trees and blazing bonfires
  • Learn about the history, culture, and customs of the indigenous Māori
  • Delight your taste buds with a sumptuous 4-course Māori fusion feast
  • Experience a powerful cultural performance with storytelling and dance
  • Hear Māori songs and see the performances in a forest-formed amphitheater

Full description

Discover the traditional Māori way of life during a cultural experience in Rotorua. Enjoy an evening of performances, dance, and a 4-course meal based on seasonal cuisine that is served under an al fresco (outdoor area).

Indulge in Māori songs and traditions aligned to and changing with the Maramataka (Māori lunar calendar). Watch a cultural performance and learn local indigenous customs. Be immersed in towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and a forest-formed amphitheater.
Start your dinner off with forest canapes that culminate in a lavish 3-course fusion feast designed by award-winning Māori chefs, and prepared in-house. Enjoy your meal outside or take in views from the indoor area (weather dependent).

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Forest canapes
  • 4-course dinner
  • Water
  • Extra drinks (available to purchase)

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • Due to the nature of Maori cuisine and cultural experiences, it is not possible to cater to all dietary needs. It is possible to cater to gluten-free and vegetarian requirements
  • The kitchen is not coeliac-approved
  • No cash will be accepted during the experience

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 765 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Melissa – CanadaMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Really enjoyed! Learned about many things in Māori culture, performance was excellent and so was dinner! Well rounded experience
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Tony – GermanyApril 12, 2025 – Verified booking
We can recommend Te Pa Tu. You get entertained and learn something about the culture. :)
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Nevine – United StatesApril 8, 2025 – Verified booking
hospitality of Maori people. excellent food and entertainment

Product ID: 427666

Activity provider:Te Pā Tū

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