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Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

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Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, its blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre.

Te Pā Tū offers 3-hour evening events that change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

Across summer, Tū Te Rā celebrates an abundant harvest, and we explore concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace.

Throughout winter, Tū Te Ihi marks promise heralded by the arrival of the Matariki star cluster which high and bright in winter skies, signalling the new lunar year – we share the energy and passion of this celebration.

Cultural knowledge unique to each season is shared from the outset – rituals, songs, stories and continue across the night. From the beginning too, we share local, seasonal kai - plentiful and delicious. Kai horotai (indigenous canapes) is followed by a torch lit walk to a lavish 3-course fusion feast.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 RECONFIRM YOUR BOOKING 24 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Māori Cultural Performance

Traditional welcome ceremony

Māori fusion feast

Air-conditioned vehicle

Return transport from central Meeting Point

Gratuities

Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Te Pā Tū shares Māori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 3.5 hours of celebration and feasting. Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) –blanketed by towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre. These events change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar. Tū Te Rā – Summer Harvest Celebration (October - April): Across this lunar phase, the sun expresses optimal energy, the days are longer, and light nourishes the natural world. Tū Te Rā celebrates abundant harvest and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace. Tū Te Ihi - Winter Matariki Celebration (May - September): \ Tū Te Ihi includes the time in the earth’s cycle when Matariki stars are high and bright in winter skies. Te Ihi references the energy and passion stirred by the Matariki cluster and the promise they herald.

Options

Te Pā Tū - 7.30pm (Oct-Apr)

Pickup included

Te Pā Tū - 5.00pm (May-Sept)

Pickup included

Te Pā Tū - 5.00pm (Oct-Apr)

Pickup included

Te Pā Tū - 6.15pm (May-Sept)

Pickup included

Te Pā Tū - Māori cuisine

Pickup included

Te Pā Tū - 6.15pm (Oct-Apr)

Pickup included

Reviews

4.76

1,422 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Not like a Hawaiian luau - better!

    Susan S,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    There are some activities you can participate in that you don't want to be dressed fancy for. It was immersive and so interesting

  • Exceptional

    Richard R,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Its a must do, thourgly enjoyed and great value the tour of the village and sampling traditional foods the story telling and the evening meal

  • Excellent and fun

    JaniceCooper E,

    Sep 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a great experience. The Māori family were excellent hosts. They greeted us warmly, gave us a tour of their village and explained their lives. Then in for dinner and a show. The food was delicious and the Māori family can sing. Highly recommend this adventure.

  • Amazing experience!!

    Roshni D,

    Sep 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic experience! I learned so much about Māori culture and the food was delicious and plentiful!!

  • Best experience since being in NZ

    Janelle I,

    Sep 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    If they ever go to Rotorua, this is a must do. The people and culture were so amazing. The food and show was fabulous.

From NZ$270.00

4.76
1,422 reviews
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