Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Options

Te Pā Tū - 6.15pm (Oct-Apr)

Pickup included

Te Pā Tū - 6.15pm (May-Sept)

Pickup included

Te Pā Tū - 7.30pm (Oct-Apr)

Pickup included

Te Pā Tū - Māori cuisine

Pickup included

Te Pā Tū - 5.00pm (Oct-Apr)

Pickup included

Te Pā Tū - 5.00pm (May-Sept)

Pickup included

Reviews

4.75

1,392 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1156

164

Wow! Absolutely Amazing!
Britany T,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This entire experience was so educational, interactive and insightful. I learned so much about the Māori history and culture. I am so grateful. Booking was very easy. The communication was great, providing clear instructions leading up to the time of pick up and during the bus ride over. Once we arrived, we witnessed a traditional welcome then we were able to entire the village and learn about different aspects of the culture. Following our cultural experiences, we had a traditional Māori dinner which was delicious. I highly recommend Te Pā Tū if you want an authentic Māori evening in Rotorua
Absolutely brilliant - just do it
LJ A,
Apr 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Absolutely loved this. The passion shown by the Family, activities, way of teaching cultural history and the food feast was brilliant.
Very entertaining...
Esther Y,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very entertaining performance by the Maori family about their culture and delicious dinner. Highly recommended.
Absolutely outstanding! ...
Kim F,
Mar 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Absolutely outstanding! Fun, interactive, informative, enlightening! We loved every moment! Wonderful to learn a little about Māori history/culture!
Fabulous evening
Lisa O,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a fabulous evening. The experience includes customary ceremonies and lots of fun interactive areas to learn about the Māori culture. The staff is so talented. Dinner was excellent, so much food available. Don’t hesitate to book this adventure.

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