Discover Our Unforgettable Mitai Maori Village Experience in Rotorua!
Voyage of Māori Heritage with Mitai Māori Village signifies an immersive adventure designed to take participants on a meaningful exploration of the core intrinsic elements of Māori culture.
Experience Maori Culture and Traditions
Embark on this journey as you partake in the revelation of the traditional hangi feast and relish for lunch in buffet style. Be a witness to the fierce warriors navigating the war canoe along the tranquil waters of Wai-o-Whiro stream and immerse yourself in rich cultural performances such as Wero, Pōwhiri (Traditional Māori Welcome), Waiata (Song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi, Haka and much more. Embrace nature and explore the echoes of the ancient reconstructed fortified village site unravelling the ways of life of the Māori and the natural spring Te Wai Whakarukuhanga a Atua (The waters of the Gods) also known as Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe (a famous ancestor and tribe).
Buffet, the delicious tempting traditional hangi food of the Maori People
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 (food) 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.
Inclusions
- Greeting by host on arrival
- View the unveiling of traditional hangi meal
- Wai o Whiro Stream – Dynamic scene of warriors on the waka taua (war canoe)
- Puna Tapu – Sacred spring
- Powhiri & wero
- Cultural Performance including Poi & Haka
- Learn about ancestral weapons and instruments
- Full Hangi Buffet Lunch
- Poroporoaki – Farewell
Time
- Experience operates daily from 11am to approx. 1pm
Location
- Mitai Māori Village is located at 196 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua, North Island 3015, NZ
Additional Information
- Note: We specialise 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
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made more than 48 hours before scheduled start time will be eligible for a full refund
- Within 48 hours of tour commencement, 50% of the total booking to be charged
- Within 24 hours of tour commencement, no refund
- Customers will also receive a full refund or credit should we cancel due to lack of numbers or unforeseen circumstances
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
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice