While in Rotorua, see a cultural performance and take part in a traditional Maori "˜hangi' feast at Tamaki Maori Village. A local guide escorts you by coach to the "˜marae' (Maori village) for an immersive evening that begins with a welcome ceremony by New Zealand's indigenous people. Learn about local customs and watch a powerful display of song and dance before a hangi dinner.
Pickup and drop-off from centrally located Rotorua hotels
Hangi dinner and traditional Maori performance at Tamaki Maori Village
Experience Maori customs and traditions
Welcome ceremony and haka song and dance
Traditional hangi feast
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hangi Dinner
Tour escort
host
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Maori performance in traditional meeting house
Exclusions
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Tour departs from your selected Rotorua city hotelOrHinemaru Street, Rotorua
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
After hotel pickup, you'll travel by air-conditioned coach to Tamaki Maori Village, situated deep within the forest about 15 minutes from Rotorua. En route, your guide prepares you with information in anticipation of an authentic Maori hangi dinner, and shares protocol for visiting your indigenous hosts at the marae.Hear an eerie cry of welcome before you enter, and experience the powhiri (welcome ceremony) by a proud descendent of New Zealand's ancient warriors. Pass crackling open fires and traditional whare (houses), and listen to classic instruments as you observe a re-enactment of daily activities and traditional arts and crafts typical of a pre-European Maori village. In the wharenui (meeting house), see haka song and dance in a powerful performance by a Rangiatea cultural group. When it's time for the hangi feast, dig into slow-cooked meat and vegetables roasted in underground earthen ovens. Your 3.5-hour tour ends drop-off at your hotel in Rotorua.
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour or activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Camera and Video usage is permitted throughout the entire evening experience.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Please Note: You'll be booked for the 6:15pm show, if the show is full you'll be allocated to attend the 5pm or the 7:30pm show.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.