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Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
4.6
922 Ratings
Rotorua
Immerse yourself in the rich Maori culture at Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua. Experience a traditional Hangi feast, witness warriors in traditional dress, and learn about carvings and ta moko. Marvel at the sacred Fairy Spring and glow worms. A powerful and captivating cultural experience.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mitai Maori Village - Enter the world of Mitai, and learn about the history of this area which was once flourished in villages. See our fierce warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream.
What's Included
- Maori Hangi meal with buffet side dishes and dessert
- Complimentary transfers from Rotorua accommodations
- Guided bush walk featuring glow worms and local ecology
- Live Māori cultural performance
- 3-hour immersive cultural evening experience
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
The authentic cultural night at Mitai Maori Village includes a traditional Hangi feast cooked in earth’s womb. Watch warriors donned in age-old attire as they sail an antique canoe. The weaponry display, Haka, and the elegant poi dance are utterly mesmerizing. Delve into the intricate details of carvings and ta moko (body art). Be awestruck by the holy Fairy Spring that gushes right from the ground, and appreciate our glow worms in their indigenous environment. The experience is potent, extremely engaging, and unforgettable.
- 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
- Infant seats are subject to availability
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - warm comfortable clothing and walking footwear
Location
196 Fairy Springs Road
Fairy Springs Road
Carpark available parking for vehicles and motorhomes onsite
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(922 Ratings)
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538craigep
Jun 5, 2024
The food was so tasty love the hangi and the show was very entertaining as well as informative the canoe was a highlight - The food was so tasty love the hangi and the show was very entertaining as well as informative the canoe was a highlight would go again in a heartbeat
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Thomas_t
May 24, 2024
Very good experience - The Hangi was delicious and there were enough food for everyone
The Waka and the performances were amazing
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Tess_p
May 19, 2024
My unforgettable Mitai experience - Everything from start of program till q&a is very good. Very informative and great way to learn and understand the Maori culture. In a nutshell it’s the importance of family 🫶
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Krishti
May 18, 2024
A great night and worth it! - Excellent experience hosted by Morris Māori village. A night with excellent cultural performance, buffet dinner, bush walk with glow works, Māori war canoe procession. Would highly recommend
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Heidi_r
May 18, 2024
Amazing experience and delicious food! - Absolutely awesome experience, learnt so much about the traditional Maori culture and met some lovely people. The food was also delicious! Would definitely recommend to someone wanting an incredible night out and to learn a bit about traditional culture.
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Allison_t
May 17, 2024
Something every visitor should experience. - Explanation of the culture set in the environment, plus the warmth and kindness of everyone was fantastic.
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Donna_s
May 16, 2024
Wonderful insight into Mouri culture - Every aspect was done well. Enjoyed the cultural education, the performance, the outdoor canoe performance, the glow worms and the food was delicious and plentiful.
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Amy_h
May 27, 2024
Different and interesting - The warriors entering on the waka was my aunts favourite part and my cousin will always remember the chiefs call during the performance.
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S7066ujstephaniez
May 25, 2024
A great opportunity to learn about Maori culture and enjoy a delicious meal - Two of my family members were not particularly keen on me signing us up for this experience, but they ended up loving it! We were also thankful we participated in this on our first full day in New Zealand, because it gave us good insight into Maori culture, which is so fundamental to the country, before heading out to experience both islands.
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Arlene_m
May 16, 2024
A memorable cultural night - We really enjoyed the presentation showcasing the dances, music, instruments of the Maori. Fascinating. The meal was very good. We also like seeing the youths in the boat but felt that the pathways were not adequately lit as we made our way in a huge group to the stream area . We felt a little unsure in the dark of our way and would like to recommend a few more lanterns at trail height so no one stumbles and trips especially where there are stairs or elevation changes. We were disappointed that we did not see any glowworms that night. Too bad.
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