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    Tamaki Maori Village

    3,391 Reviews
    #3 of 111 things to do in Rotorua
    Historic Sites, Sights & Landmarks
    1220 Hinemaru St, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
    +64 7-349 2999
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    Tamaki Maori Village – Evening Cultural Experience. New Zealand’s Most Awarded Cultural Experience! Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & hangi feasting. Share in the Powhiri, our ancient ceremony of welcome before entering our pre-European Maori Village nestled within a native Tawa Forest. The village comes alive with sights, sounds & activity of days gone by including haka, poi, tattooing, weaving, carving and arts of warrior training. You will have the opportunity to participate in these activities. Witness the earth being scraped away from the hangi pit to reveal baskets of food cooked beneath the ground on hot stones. Enter the ancestral meeting house and enjoy a powerful cultural performance before dining the traditional hangi buffet feast!

    About Tamaki Maori Village

    Tamaki Maori Village – Evening Cultural Experience. New Zealand’s Most Awarded Cultural Experience! Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & hangi feasting. Share in the Powhiri, our ancient ceremony of welcome before entering our pre-European Maori Village nestled within a native Tawa Forest. The village comes alive with sights, sounds & activity of days gone by including haka, poi, tattooing, weaving, carving and arts of warrior training. You will have the opportunity to participate in these activities. Witness the earth being scraped away from the hangi pit to reveal baskets of food cooked beneath the ground on hot stones. Enter the ancestral meeting house and enjoy a powerful cultural performance before dining the traditional hangi buffet feast!
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    • Excellent72%
    • Very good21%
    • Average5%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    1220 Hinemaru St, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Incredible!

    This is such a good experience and you will learn a lot about Maori culture. Meal was out of this world and we finished off the evening with the guys performing the Haka in front of the rest of the group. Great times and would...More

    Thank Robert019u
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Awesome experience!

    We had so much fun at the Tamaki Maori Village, the tour was well explained from all the members of the family, everyone was very friendly and the whole experience makes you understand a lot about the culture. Very much recommended! :)

    Thank Teresa G
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Must do when in Rotorua

    This was my third visit to Tamaki Village over the past 20 years and by far the best. Each time it has improved however this visit was a truly amazing cultural experience. It was so authentic, very professional and the Maori people gave us all...More

    Thank jkloveday
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Birthday retreat

    We went to this experience on a Sunday night as it was my partners birthday. She's from England and I'm a kiwi. The powhiri at the start was amazing, we then got lead around in our groups and learnt about the maori past and joined...More

    Thank Daniel F
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Put this on the top of your list: MUST-DO!

    Absolutely incredible night. Education at its finest, and most fun! Not a bad thing to say about this experience. Would go every night of the week if I could!

    Thank Jordan M
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Wonderful experience!

    This was one of our best highlights of our visit to New Zealand! From pick up to drop off very entertaining! Informative and a delicious dinner! Well worth the money! 😊

    Thank Teresa T
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Learn and live the Maori Culture

    That is the best trip to do in Rotorua. You will find a topical village with Maori people. They will teach you a little bit about old games, and traditions. The Haka dance is the best part of the show. Do it, you will like!

    Thank Tdandrade
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Waka Weka - a night of fun and food

    If you are visiting NZ you should also learn something about the locals and the early travelers who came with their 8 canoes and settled down much earlier than any European. We made the travel with the bus and the driver become as famous as...More

    Thank Tigberlin
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Great experience!

    The whole experience was great! The food was delicious and learned lots! Great entertainment and a very good night!

    Thank caxb34
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Lovely informative evening

    I was picked up at the hostel and enjoyed the informative trip out to the village. The whole evening was very entertaining and the meal fabulous. Pricey but I would say worth it especially when traveling solo and you would like to have an evening...More

    Thank freeone2011
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    steve b
    Can you park a camper van near by
    12 June 2017|
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    Response from Shazzab21 | Reviewed this property |
    They actually pick you up on abus from central spots around town. They have an office in Rotorua with a big carpark I would imagine you could be picked up and dropped off there ???
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    Matias B
    hello, is it suitable for small children (3 years and 1 year)?
    29 April 2017|
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    Response from Angela D | Reviewed this property |
    I think they would love it. Maybe a late night for them though?
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