Taking
you on an extraordinary journey through Maori culture, mythology and
our story of creation TE WAOKU A TANE – the Realm of Tane is
a unique daytime offering right in the heart of Rotorua city.
Tourism
Award winning ‘Tamaki Maori Village’ is proud to present
this powerful new chapter within New Zealand’s heritage story...
Te Waoku a Tane, The Realm of Tane, is a dramatic blend of guided
tour, character theatre and story telling, told within a series
of magical indoor sets including a meeting house entrance, a beautiful
native garden and a theatre.
The
Promise
This one hour highly personalised experience invites you to join
a young Maori woman’s journey as her grandmother and uncle
bring understanding about their ancestors and ancient culture –
including their values, dramatic stories and struggle in a modern
world.
The Beginning
The journey begins on the steps of a Maori meeting house, where
you will be lead back to the beginning of time, and where story
telling merges with light and sound to bring our legends of creation
to life!
The
Migration
Trace the star path our ancestors followed across Te Moana Nui a
Kiwa, the Pacific Ocean, and experience the courage required for
their epic journey to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Arrival
In Aotearoa
Taste the plants they discovered and experience the changes they
made to survive in a radically different world upon arrival in Aotearoa
New Zealand.
European
Impact
Within the theatre space you can also feel the dramatic impact the
arrival of Europeans had upon Maori.
Our Heroes, Our Future
Meet our heroes, follow our legends and experience the challenges
the Maori people have had to meet – then hopefully you too
will emerge feeling uplifted and overwhelmed by the Realm of Tane
experience!
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