Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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…
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hangi served from a buffet alongside other side dishes and dessert
Courtesy transfers from local accommodation providers within Rotorua (limited places)
Participate in a short guided bush walk to learn of the flora and fauna and see glow worms
Spring Water / Tea & Coffee
Māori Cultural Performance
3 hour nightly cultural experience
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Mitai Maori Village
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.
Options
Cultural Experience Self Drive
Hangi Buffet Meal
Cultural Experience: Evening Performance, Guided Tour, Glow Worms and Hangi Buffet Meal.
Pick Up not included. meet at Mitai Maori Village
Cultural Experience w Pick Up
Hotel Pick Up Included: Summer pickup between 5.45pm and 6.15pm
Winter pickup between 5.15pm and 5.45pm
Hangi Buffet Meal
Cultural Experience: Evening Performance, Guided Tour, Glow Worms and Hangi Buffet Meal
Reviews
1,249 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome experience to...
Kanon S,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience to watch all the Māori cultures and delicious foods. Highly recommended for families and even solo travelers. I joined this tour alone, and made a new connection and had fun conversations with them.
Kia Ora - Excellent
Archie C,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent cultural performance. The host was great and the food was good value. Enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend
If you have an appreciate...
Jose S,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you appreciate cultures with strong traditions this experience is for you. The Māori people have so much rich history that ties together so many lands and people and learning from this tour only bolstered my appreciation for their culture. The food was absolutely amazing as well. I am kind of a food guy and they made me over eat and I’d do it again.
Mighty Mitai Maori
Steven G,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic evening with the Mitai Māori. We were welcomed to their village where we were treated to a traditional meal. We were told the history and the traditions of the Maori. The Mitai then put on a welcome by displaying their traditional warrior boat party. This was followed by a full display of their fighting skills, a war challenge and the Māori Women’s display of some very impressive skills. All this was topped off by a display of the Haka. I feel privileged and humbled by the Mitai and thank you for such a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this show something I won’t forget.
Fantastic learning
977stepht,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic, learning experience about the Māori culture. The dinner and ambience was fantastic and food was delicious and well organised. The performances and cultural ceremonies were very interesting and provided a good insight for non Māori folk. My only feedback would be the group size, which was on the larger size. This did limit viewing at times.
Great experience
Passenger36738246170,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Worth to try. Everything is nice. Simple check in, even big group in the session but managed well. Food is awesome
We had an amazing time!...
Kerri C,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time! The show was educational and entertaining. And the food was great. We would do this again!
Too expensive, too many people, too long started too late
V741LWkarenm,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Too many people in the group to enjoy the experiences. War canoe area: unsure where to go. Those who chose the path on the right side of stream ended up last and in the back at the cultural presentation. Could neither see the dancing, etc., nor hear much of the speeches. Unable to really see or enjoy performances… too far back due to size of group. Experience started too late for anyone traveling from coastal or other towns. Had to leave before village and glow worm bush walk. Not worth what we were charged. Starting earlier and changing order of things would have been better , with smaller group.
Good shows and very...
Deena S,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good shows and very informative. Funny and very family friendly. Food is amazing and dessert amazing
Great cultural experience
K8097BHphilo,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a great cultural experience. The host was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and keen to share her knowledge of Maori culture. The boat crew/dancers were equally enthusiastic. My only complaint would be group size. The dinner was good given so many people needed to be feed. Would have preferred to be part of a smaller group.
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