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Stop At: Te Pa Tu, 1220 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand

The most award-winning Māori culture attraction in New Zealand... Journey with us to the outskirts of Rotorua, to a Māori village nestled in an ancient forest Voted Top 10 Experience in the World, this is a cultural experience like no other. Delivered with genuine heart and soul, Tamaki Māori Village offers a window in to a truly riveting, spirited way of life.​

Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & Hangi feasting. Warriors emerge from the forest by canoe to perform the powhiri, an ancient ceremony of welcome that allows visitors safe passage into the village nestled within a native Tawa Forest.

As you wander beneath the stunning forest canopy, the pre-European village the village comes alive with sights, sounds & activity of days gone by including haka, poi, tattooing, weaving, carving and arts of warrior training. You will have the opportunity to participate in these activities.

Duration: 3 hours

• Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
• Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
• Complimentary refreshments and water on board
• A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
• Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
• Admission to Tamaki Māori Village evening cultural experience
• Three-course authentic hangi dinner & cultural performance
• The most awarded cultural tourism attraction in NZ
• Traditional Māori welcome ceremony
• Interactive tour of pre-European village
• Participate in hands-on cultural activities – Flax Weaving, Māori tattooing
• Viewing of geothermal hangi meal prep
• Enter the ancestral meeting house
• Enjoy the traditional, powerful and entertaining cultural performance
• Feasting on a traditional hangi 3 course buffet dinner and NZ desserts
• Entry/Admission - Te Pa Tu

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Access to Wi-Fi on board for a small surcharge

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
• Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
• Please also bring a jersey or coat if it is cold.
• Easy and good fitness level required.
• Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
• Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability.
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
• 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 11 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.