Mitai Maori Cultural Experience & Dinner Buffet
- Join the Mitai whānau for an unforgettable evening of culture and warmth
- Experience a traditional welcome ceremony that sets the tone for your journey
- Witness the dramatic arrival of warriors in a waka down the Wai-o-Whiro stream
- Unveil the secrets of a traditional hangi meal, savoring its delicious flavors
- Enjoy an enchanting cultural performance and a full buffet hangi dinner, followed by village exploration and Q&A
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Mitai Cultural Evening Experience (Self-Drive)
Inclusions
Welcoming ceremony
View the unveiling of traditional hangi meal
Witness warriors paddling Māori canoes down Wai-o-Whiro stream
Cultural performance
Full buffet hangi dinner
Questions & answers session
Walk through nature to see ancient fortified village, learning about the old ways of living and the survival of our people
See the natural resource of spring Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe
Watch the forest light up as the glow worms appear in the night
Umbrellas provided when raining
Exclusions
Transport
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Children aged 0-4 can join this activity free of charge
Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Please refer to the venue's official website for more information about PWD accessibility
We specialize in serving “hangi”. The menu does cater for some dietary needs, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options available – all meats are halal
Bar facilities available on site, no alcoholic beverages to be brought onto or taken from the premises
Baby highchairs available – limited number so book in advance
Some limitations for wheelchair accessibility during walk through the forest
Please dress for the weather, e.g., warm clothing in winter, hat in summer, jacket when it's raining, etc.
Please wear comfortable shoes for the bush walk
What's included in Mitai Maori Cultural Experience & Dinner Buffet
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
Our Favourites
Explore Mitai's rich history and Maori culture as warriors paddle ancient canoes down the Wai-o-Whiro stream. Songs, dances, and stories unveil the area's heritage and ancient way of life, deepening your understanding of the Maori people. Join us for a Maori fusion extravaganza, featuring a forest walk to witness illuminated glow worms and a fortified village (pā) by the stream.
Savor a hāngī feast, prepared in an earth oven dug 1-2m deep, with meat, chicken, kumara, and more. The kai is placed on hot stones, covered, and slow-cooked for 3–4 hours, infusing it with earthy flavors. Come experience the flavors of the Great Ocean of Kiwa on this unforgettable journey.
Route
How to get there
By car: If you are driving to the Mitai Maori Village, please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start time of the show
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Venues
- Mitai Maori Village
- Mitai Maori Village 196 Fairy Springs Road Fairy Springs Rotorua 3015 New Zealand Please Refer To The Map Https Maps App Goo Gl Em Kod 9 XBNE 9 Zqf TUA For Assistance
