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Adults
Ages 14 and over
NZ$ 169
Children
Ages 4-13
NZ$ 100
Infants
Ages 3 and under
Enjoy an Authentic Hangi Feast in Rotorua With Live Māori Entertainment
Enter the world of Mitai, and learn about the history of this area which once flourished in villages.
A Complete Rotorua Cultural Experience with Food, Storytelling & Entertainment
Our stories unfold through the dynamic scenes of warriors paddling the war canoe down Wai-o-Whiro stream. The melodious sounds of instruments and entertainment are highlighted through the haka and performing arts. Enjoy the traditional Hangi dinner followed by an evening walk through the forest visiting the old village site and discovering the sacred natural spring Te Puna Tapu a Tuhoe. End the evening in awe of the glow worms lighting the banks of the forest.
Buffet Dinner in Rotorua, Tempting Traditional Hangi Food of the Great Ocean of Kiwa
Our hāngī earth oven kai (food) includes meat, chicken, kumara and much more.
The hāngī is cooked in an earth-oven, a hole 1-2m into the ground, the baskets of kai are placed on hot stones at the bottom of a hāngī pit. The kai is then covered to trap the heat, the steam and heat from heated hāngī stones infuses the kai with delicious earthy flavours while it cooks for 3-4 hours. Come and try out the delicious tempting food.
Notes:
* We specialize in serving ‘hāngi’. Some dietary requests could be met. However, given the nature of Maori Kai (food), we are unable to cater to all the dietary needs such as vegan options.
** Once we reach full capacity the transfer option will be closed (we do not hold inventory & numbers are limited).
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- Welcoming ceremony
- View the unveiling of traditional hangi meal in Rotorua
- Witness warriors paddling canoe down Wai-o-Whiro stream
- Cultural Maori show in Rotorua
- Full buffet hangi Rotorua 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 and;
- Watch the forest light up as the glow worms appear in the night
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- Available to and from our registered accommodation
- Bookings are required via our online booking form or
- Contact us at [email protected] or +64 7 343 9132
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A hāngī is a traditional Māori cooking method where meat and vegetables are slow cooked underground using heated stones, creating a distinctive smoky flavor that has been enjoyed for generations.
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Yes. The haka is one of the highlights of the live Māori cultural performance, alongside waiata (songs), poi, storytelling, and traditional ceremonies.
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Yes. Our Māori village experience is designed for guests of all ages and offers an engaging way for families to learn about Māori culture, traditions, and history.
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Yes. Complimentary return transfers are available from selected Rotorua accommodation providers. Pickup must be requested when making your booking.
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Most areas are accessible, although parts of the native forest walk include uneven paths and stairs that may not be suitable for all mobility devices.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for Rotorua’s weather, as part of the experience takes place outdoors in native forest.