Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Overview
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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
Pickup points
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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 - Māori cuisine
Pickup included
Te Pā Tū - 5.00pm (May-Sept)
Pickup included
Te Pā Tū - 6.15pm (Oct-Apr)
Pickup included
Te Pā Tū - 6.15pm (May-Sept)
Pickup included
Te Pā Tū - 5.00pm (Oct-Apr)
Pickup included
Reviews
1,452 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Book this! You won’t regret it!
Sonia M,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.0010/10 no notes so worth it. The cultural experience was so enlightening and the tribe was so kind and welcoming. We were constantly in awe with their talent and openness to teach us their culture. The food was incredible we are still salivating thinking of what we tried and ate. One of the most memorable and best things we did in NZ
Expensive for what you...
Padraig O,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Expensive for what you get. Not enough depth to the experience. Surface level knowledge of Maori culture.
A great evening
pjpennekett,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the village, which is entirely run by extended family. They were engaging, funny, polite and informative. We learned about the Māori culture at the same time as being very well entertained. The food was good too. All in all a great evening.
Māori Cultural Experience - Te Pa Tu
Colleen B,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a full experience, a chance to gain some insight into Māori culture, get the chance to meet other people, enjoy the food, performances and the ambience.
Highly Recommended Evening Fun and Food
Jeff B,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of fun learning the culture, playing Māori games and enjoying food with new friends. We were encouraged to participate as a visiting “tribe” and one of our group was our chief. Our “tribe” included people from all over the world. It was an amazing experience.
True Maori Experience
Aidan M,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly professional energetic informative performance and excellent food. The quality of the harmonising and the attention to detail was worth every dollar
A definite must when you’re in NZ - amazing!
Annette W,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A night to remember. Absolutely AMAZING! We were introduced to Māori culture in a fun and interactive way, given a show by excellent singers and had a lovely dinner afterwards. We were people from all over the world, having a blast together, and to quote one of the other guests: “This is how the world really should be.” The reason why he said that was how the performers included us in their culture and at the same time made us proud of our own. It was a very precious evening. So grateful to have experienced it!
Wonderful evening with talented performers who genuinely enjoyed entertaining us with their Māori culture. Great food.
Jane G,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful evening with talented performers who genuinely enjoyed entertaining us with their Māori culture. Great food aswell
Entertaining Cultural Experience
Diane T,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00From the moment at pickup point we were welcomed and entertained for the entire evening. Great show performed with such enthusiasm, awesome food and all staff were fantastic. Don't miss the opportunity to look into the ways of the Maori Culture. We'll done to all involved.
We were blown away by...
Sara S,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were blown away by this experience. We loved learning a little about Māori culture, and especially being able to participate in some activities. The dinner was incredible - one of the highlights of our two weeks in New Zealand. I highly recommend this group.
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