Rotorua Maori Cultural Experience at Te Puia

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Highlights & inclusions

Hangi buffet dinner - enjoy a feast of traditional food at Pataka Kai Restaurant, overlooking the geothermal valley
Cultural performance - experience pohiri, waiata, moteatea, poi and haka in our carved meeting house.
Twilight geyser walk - end the evening with hot chocolate by Pohutu Geyser.
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What you can expect

Experience a night that will enlighten you - see, hear and taste Maori culture with a hangi buffet dinner and cultural performance.

Savour a delicious hangi buffet at our Pataka Kai Restaurant & Bar, which overlooks a geothermal wonderland. Enjoy freshly sourced produce, traditionally cooked meats and vegetables, kai moana (seafood), and a selection of sweet desserts.

Be captivated by a cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. The performance includes a pohiri (traditional Maori welcome), waiata (song), moteatea (chant), poi, and haka.

Wrap up the evening with a stroll down to Pohutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere and sip on hot chocolate.

Please note that in summer, the order of events varies. This experience is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes long and suitable for all ages.

Location

Hemo Rd, Tihiotonga, Rotorua, NZ 3040

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 2.5 hour Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience
  • Delicious hangi buffet dinner
  • Cultural performance at a traditional meeting house
  • Hot chocolate & steamed pudding at the geysers
  • See the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere (Pōhutu Geyser)
Exclusions
  • Drinks with dinner
Time
  • This experience departs at 5:30pm, 7 days a week
Duration
  • Allow 2.5 hours for this experience
Departure Location
  • This experience departs from Te Puia, 20 Hemo Road, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua (approx. 2.5km south of central Rotorua)
Additional Information
  • Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • We recommend booking this popular experience in advance to ensure availability
  • Dinner menus are subject to change
  • Please wear comfortable shoes & weather appropriate clothing.
Cancellation Policy
  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience.
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction.
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair friendly

Need help?

  • Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
  • Help code: D2B-6288
  • This experience is supplied by Te Puia Geothermal and Maori Cultural Experience
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