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Te Pā Tū

Immerse yourself in Maori history at TE PĀ TŪ, New Zealand's highly acclaimed cultural attraction. Experience four hours of captivating performances and indulge in a traditional Hāngī feast to celebrate this rich heritage.

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Te Pā Tū
Traditional Māori carving at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand, with sunlight streaming through.
Geyser erupting at Te Puia geothermal park, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Pōhutu Geyser erupting at Te Puia, Rotorua, surrounded by lush greenery.
Visitors exploring Te Puia entrance with carved wooden pillars, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Guide explaining exhibits at Kiwi Education Centre, Te Puia, New Zealand.
Craftsmen weaving flax at Te Puia cultural center, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Carver working on Māori wood sculpture at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Craftsperson weaving traditional Māori garment at Te Puia, New Zealand.
Maori guide carving wood at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Kiwi Conservation Centre sign surrounded by lush forest at Te Puia, New Zealand.
Kiwi bird in natural habitat, part of a small group tour from Auckland exploring New Zealand wildlife.
Maori cultural performance at Te Puia, New Zealand, with traditional meeting house in background.
Performer in traditional Māori attire during Te Puia Haka experience, New Zealand.
Buffet setup at Te Puia geothermal park featuring traditional Hāngī dishes.
Te Puia buffet with salmon, vegetables, and traditional dishes in Rotorua, New Zealand.
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  • Enjoy a guided tour through Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest active geyser and extraordinary geothermal wonders.

  • Visit the renowned Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, watching skilled artisans create intricate wood carvings and delicate woven art.

  • Explore the Kiwi Conservation Centre, where you'll see New Zealand’s iconic bird up close and learn about ongoing conservation efforts.

  • Upgrade your experience with options including a live Haka performance or a traditional Hangi buffet dinner for deeper cultural immersion.

  • Pohutu Geyser erupts up to 20 times a day, shooting water as high as 30 meters into the air—don’t miss this natural wonder during your visit.

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  • Enjoy a guided tour through Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest active geyser and extraordinary geothermal wonders.

  • Visit the renowned Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, watching skilled artisans create intricate wood carvings and delicate woven art.

  • Explore the Kiwi Conservation Centre, where you'll see New Zealand’s iconic bird up close and learn about ongoing conservation efforts.

  • Upgrade your experience with options including a live Haka performance or a traditional Hangi buffet dinner for deeper cultural immersion.

  • Pohutu Geyser erupts up to 20 times a day, shooting water as high as 30 meters into the air—don’t miss this natural wonder during your visit.

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NZ$100
Visitors watching a geyser erupt at Te Puia, Rotorua, during the Te Rā Guided Experience.
Geyser erupting at Te Puia geothermal park, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Guide explaining exhibits at Kiwi Education Centre, Te Puia, New Zealand.
Maori performers in traditional attire during a haka at Te Puia, New Zealand.
Maori performers in traditional attire performing a haka at Te Puia, Rotorua.
Pōhutu Geyser erupting at Te Puia, Rotorua, surrounded by lush greenery.
Visitors exploring Te Puia entrance with carved wooden pillars, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Traditional Māori carving at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand, with sunlight streaming through.
Craftsmen weaving flax at Te Puia cultural center, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Carver working on Māori wood sculpture at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Carving a traditional Māori greenstone pendant at Te Puia, New Zealand.
Kiwi Conservation Centre sign surrounded by lush forest at Te Puia, New Zealand.
North Island Brown Kiwi foraging at Te Puia during Te Rā Guided Experience.
Maori cultural performance at Te Puia, New Zealand, with traditional meeting house in background.
Performer in traditional Māori attire during Te Puia Haka experience, New Zealand.
Man and woman sharing a hongi at Te Puia, New Zealand, during Te Rā Guided Experience.
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2 hr 15 min
  • Enhance your geothermal tour with a dynamic Haka performance, blending Māori culture and storytelling in a thrilling live show.

  • Walk through Te Puia’s volcanic landscape, marveling at boiling mud pools and the powerful Pohutu Geyser as it erupts before your eyes.

  • Discover Māori traditions as you visit a working Marae and gain insight into ancient customs through interactive cultural displays.

  • Spend time exploring the village and learning about Māori crafts at the Arts Institute, where you can interact with the artisans.

  • The Haka, performed by warriors in stunning costumes, was once used to prepare for battle and is now a key symbol of Māori pride.

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  • Enhance your geothermal tour with a dynamic Haka performance, blending Māori culture and storytelling in a thrilling live show.

  • Walk through Te Puia’s volcanic landscape, marveling at boiling mud pools and the powerful Pohutu Geyser as it erupts before your eyes.

  • Discover Māori traditions as you visit a working Marae and gain insight into ancient customs through interactive cultural displays.

  • Spend time exploring the village and learning about Māori crafts at the Arts Institute, where you can interact with the artisans.

  • The Haka, performed by warriors in stunning costumes, was once used to prepare for battle and is now a key symbol of Māori pride.

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NZ$135
Mitai Maori performers in traditional attire under carved arch, New Zealand.
Maori performers in traditional attire at Mitai Maori Cultural Experience, New Zealand.
Warriors in traditional attire paddling a canoe on Wai o Whiro stream at Mitai Maori Village.
Clear spring and lush forest at Mitai Maori Village, New Zealand.
Traditional Maori feast with roast meats, vegetables, and salad at Mitai Maori Cultural Experience.
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3 hr
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  • Travel to Mitai Māori with complimentary round-trip transportation and be regaled with creative storytelling around the history, culture, and traditions of this village.

  • After a welcoming ceremony, a traditional meal is unveiled and set to slow cook in an earth oven for consumption at the end of your visit.

  • You will be privy to warriors paddling down the Wai-o-Whiro stream by canoe, and cultural performances galore.

  • Stroll through nature and see an ancient fortified village, the spring of Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe, and glow worms illuminating the forest.

  • Discover the ways of living, natural resources, and survival techniques used by indigenous peoples.

  • Wind down with authentic food cooked in a hāngī pit, and engage in a lively question and answer session.

More details

  • Travel to Mitai Māori with complimentary round-trip transportation and be regaled with creative storytelling around the history, culture, and traditions of this village.

  • After a welcoming ceremony, a traditional meal is unveiled and set to slow cook in an earth oven for consumption at the end of your visit.

  • You will be privy to warriors paddling down the Wai-o-Whiro stream by canoe, and cultural performances galore.

  • Stroll through nature and see an ancient fortified village, the spring of Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe, and glow worms illuminating the forest.

  • Discover the ways of living, natural resources, and survival techniques used by indigenous peoples.

  • Wind down with authentic food cooked in a hāngī pit, and engage in a lively question and answer session.

from
NZ$169

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