Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua | La Vacanza Travel

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua
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  • 3 hours
  • Rotorua
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Enter the world of Mitai Māori Village and embrace our history and culture. Watch our stories unfold through the dynamic scenes of our warriors paddling down Wai-o-Whiro stream, the melodious sounds of our instruments and entertainment from our performers including the haka. Satisfy your hunger with the traditional Māori Hangi and concluding your evening with a walk through our forest to see the ancient, fortified village learning the old ways of living and survival of our people and discover the natural resource Te Puna a Tuhoe, freshwater spring. The evening is not over until you glimpse the glow worms light up the banks of forest as the veil of darkness sets in.

Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai – come and experience our world…

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mitai Maori Village, 196 Fairy Springs Road Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015 New Zealand

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • 3 hour nightly cultural experience
  • Hangi served from a buffet alongside other side dishes and dessert
  • Participate in a short guided bush walk to learn of the flora and fauna and see glow worms
  • Māori Cultural Performance
  • Courtesy transfers from local accommodation providers within Rotorua (limited places)
  • Coffee and/or Tea - Spring Water / Tea & Coffee
  • Entry/Admission - Mitai Maori Village

Exclusions
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 180 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

196 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
**Complimentary pickup for registered locations only (based on availability)
**No transfers held without a location for pickup, once we reach full capacity the transfer option will be closed (we do not hold inventory)

**Winter: Pickup between 5.15pm and 5.45pm
**Summer: Pickup between 5.45pm to 6.15pm


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Kay R

16 Apr, 2024

A very informative fun evening. fun evening. Meal was plentiful and delicious. Show was very well presented. Highly recommended

Eileen_G

16 Apr, 2024

This popular event was well organised despite there being a lot of people there. The food was good and plentiful . You have to buy drinks other than water . Our host was very friendly , informative and amusing . Learnt a lot about the Māori culture. We enjoyed the Māori performances . Walking to see the glow worms was also lovely . Overall a very nice evening

gemma_c

15 Apr, 2024

My 2 guests from Europe were both amazed with Hangi and the presentation . The only thing that limits to full surprise was the glow worm .. not too much was seen .but over all it was a good experience and learnings .

Mouzouris

14 Apr, 2024

We chose to go with this smaller (if you could say that) Māori cultural experience compare to the bigger and more famous one based on the reviews and the fact that it’s still family run operation. We did not regret it. Very cool experience specially when explain from where they started. Highly recommended.

Susan_S

14 Apr, 2024

This felt like a very authentic experience. The food was delicious and plentiful. We liked learning about the culture and seeing how it is cooked in the ground. The dinner is served buffet style and you are welcome to go back for seconds. We shared a table with others and enjoyed speaking with other tourists. The singing, dancing and attire of the Mitai people were truly enjoyable. It was nice that they explained things in English as they went along. They provide a shuttle to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, which makes it very convenient. I would definitely recommend this experience!

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Very nice

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A must in Rotorua

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A fun dinner

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Fantastic experience.

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The whole cultural...

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Educational and Enjoyable

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A MUST SEE in Rotorua

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An insight into Maori culture

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Succulent dinner, an informative and humorous cultural show and the chance to see a natural rainforest and spring.

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Enjoyable and educational cultural, if touristy, evening.

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Highly recommend

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It’s a great way to see some culture and eat a hangi.

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Some good some bad

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A great cultural experience

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The highlight of our New Zealand Tour

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Best Māori experience

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Amazing experience

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Interesting and entertaining

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Top tier activity. Educational, entertaining and a great meal. A must do activity in our opinion.

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