Rotorua Māori Cultural Experience & Hangi Dinner Buffet
Experience an enchanting evening at Mitai Māori Village and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Māori people.
We warmly invite you to join us and explore the traditions of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s indigenous community. Discover the essence of who we are, leaving you captivated and inspired.
The Mitai family is proud to have created a sacred and spiritual place that offers you an indigenous Māori cultural experience like no other.
Your Māori Village Experience Includes:
- Māori Welcoming ceremony
- View the unveiling of traditional hangi meal
- Witness warriors paddling canoe down Wai-o-Whiro stream
- Māori Cultural Performance
- Full buffet hangi dinner
- Questions & answers session
- Walk through nature to see ancient fortified village, learning about the old ways of living and the survival of our people
- See the natural resource of spring Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe
- Watch the forest light up as the glow worms appear in the night
Māori Culture Tour Rotorua
Authentic
Enter the world of Mitai and be enthralled by the natural bush setting, and learn of the past times and history of this significant area which once was occupied and flourished in villages.
See Māori warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and don’t miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat. Marvel at the crystal clear water full of eels and trout flowing directly from the earth at the sacred “Fairy Spring”.
Entertaining
Be captivated by songs, dances and games in a rich powerful entertaining cultural concert, complete with the spine tingling “Haka” Maori war dance.
Educational
View the uplifting of the hangi from the earth cooked oven (Hangi Pit) in the ground and learn the preparation and contents of the traditional hangi.
Learn the art of Ta Moko (tattoo), Māori customs, Musical instrument, Poi dance (ball on the end of a string), Carving, Flora and fauna and the medicinal uses and learn of our glow worm and the sacred freshwater spring.
Dining
The authentic Māori hangi dinner includes a hot selection of succulent New Zealand meats and poultry, delicious vegetables and fresh salads, topped off with tempting dessert buffet style. Full bar facilities are available.
Mitai Māori Village tour times and prices
Complimentary Transfers (upon availability)
- Available to and from our registered accommodation
- Bookings are required via our online booking form or
- Contact us at reservation@mitai.co.nz or phone +64 7 343 9132
Note: Once we reach full capacity the transfer option will be closed (we do not hold inventory)
