Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua in Rotorua booking from $83.15

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

Overview

Mitai Maori Village offers you an authentic cultural evening incorporating a traditional earth cooked Hangi feast. Witness warriors in traditional dress paddle in an ancient canoe. Be captivated by the displays of weaponry, Haka, coupled with the grace of the poi dance. Learn about carvings and ta moko (tattoo art). Marvel at the sacred Fairy Spring flowing directly from earth, view our glow worms in their natural habitat. This experience is powerful, truly captivating and memorable.

City: Rotorua

Thu 26 Dec

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What's Included

Cultural Performance

Participate in a short guided bush walk to learn of the flora and fauna

Hangi served from a buffet alongside other side dishes and dessert

3 hour nightly cultural experience

Courtesy transport from all registered local accommodation providers within Rotorua

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own care person
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - warm comfortable clothing and walking footwear
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
***Bookings could be cancelled due to lack of numbers - we advise customers the date you are booked to visit to allow for any late bookings. Thank you for your understanding!!
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
We do not discriminate where visitors choose not to wear masks - all at your own discretion

What To Expect

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (308)

Daryl C

Dec 2017

Someone further north had recommended this show above others in the area. I'm glad they did because Mitai is not as well advertised. But it's worth the search.Too often these "cultural experiences" come off kitschy and inauthentic. The Mitai Maori experience didn't fall into this trap. From the very beginning, everyone seemed to genuinely want to share their culture. Even though it was a show it didn't come off as that. They'll introduce you to the culture and values. Then show you how the regional tribes would interact. After the performance, you get a hangi meal. Much like a Hawaiian luau except with chicken and lamb instead of pork. The hangi meats and potatoes have a very unique flavor. The rest of the buffet is good. Especially the desserts. Afterward, we got a special treat. A nighttime walk to Rainbow Springs. The springs themselves are more interesting than picturesque. And the little blue pinpoint lights of the glow worms is a pretty cool.

Tina S

Dec 2017

We had a brief stay in Rotorua and had already visited a Maori cultural experience during the day, but we booked this on impulse after seeing the leaflet for the evening experience including hangi and glow worms. It was incredible. We were collected from our accommodation and driven to Mitai village. We were the first to arrive and were shown to our table in the dining room. When the rest of the guest arrived we were given an introductory talk by our guide, then we were shown around some of the village, and watched the Maori warriors arrive by canoe in the stream. We were shown the hangi fresh from the ground, and then watched the cultural performance of combat, song, dance, and games. It was spiritual, but also informative and entertaining. The hangi was served as a buffet and was delicious. Following the meal we saw some more of the village by night, ending with the glow worms. An amazing evening to end our time in Rotorua.

Jana W

Dec 2017

This tour was more than we expected! It was full of wonderful cultural experiences. Our host was amazing! Funny, informative , interesting, thorough. We felt as if we had stepped back in time and experienced the Maori life. Food was excellent and plenty of it. I

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Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

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