Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

From NZD 169

4.61

1,161 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

Portuguese

Chinese

Japanese

English

French

Spanish

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)

Options

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

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

Reviews

4.61

1,161 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

878

181

Great experience. All...
anikabatkin,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great experience. All staff very friendly and guide very knowledgeable. Dinner was excellent with plenty of food. Cultural show very informative. Slightly larger numbers on the tour than expected but still really enjoyed the evening. Easy to access from the town.
Good overall. Your experience will depend on who your Maori Guide is.
Jeffrey M,
Apr 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Cultural ceremony and dance program was very good and explained well. Lead guide who did the initial introduction, explanations of various activities, and told the group where to go next was frequently difficult to understand. Our dinner show group was just over 150 people and she frequently addressed the group as a whole even though we were spread out over long narrow paths. Involved very poorly lit uneven paths and stairs made of uneven natural rock. Had to concentrate on footing rather than surrounding artifacts and decorative adornment. It felt very much like we were being hearded like cattle from place to place. Completely missed their Glow Worms. Everyone we spoke with afterwards agreed the frequently mentioned glow worms were missed, largely due to the mass movement of the group and poor communication. It felt like we were rushed out at the end, kind of like 'this is the last group, get them out so we can go home" . Overall, worth the experience but smaller groups, better communication, and for the after dark groups, better path lighting.
Well done and informative
kristyraewilliams,
Apr 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The cultural show is fantastic. The dinner is good - better than expected for a large buffet style meal and included lots of options. We had ten kids ages 9-17 in our group and some of them didn't enjoy the experience as much as the adults (although some of the kids loved the show). We learned a lot about the Maori culture and it was a great addition to our otherwise action-packed/adventure vacation.
Super nice activity!...
JeanFrancois l,
Apr 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Super nice activity! Buffet also awesome ! Liked the visit, the canoe demonstration, the presentator also increduble!
Not as advertised and pretty awful
Caren R,
Apr 5, 2025
- Viator
1.00
This is not how it’s pictured on the Viator site. We were taken to an ugly, low ceiling dark room that looked like an old elementary school lunch room. We were then put at a table where we were crammed shoulder to shoulder with others and we were so tight to a point of where it was so uncomfortable. The photos on the site make it look like it’s all outdoors but it’s not. We were so uncomfortable and miserable that we left within 15 minutes of arriving. It was a colossal waste of money. Want a real Māori experience? Then reserve time at the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village and not this fake and awful place.