Mitai Māori Village: Cultural Night Experience

Immerse yourself in the rich Maori culture at Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua. Experience a traditional Hangi feast, witness warriors in traditional dress, and learn about carvings and ta moko. Marvel at the sacred Fairy Spring and glow worms. A powerful and captivating cultural experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mitai Maori Village - Enter the world of Mitai, and learn about the history of this area which was once flourished in villages. See our fierce warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream.
What's Included
  • Hangi served from a buffet alongside other side dishes and dessert
  • Courtesy transfers from local accommodation providers within Rotorua (limited places)
  • Participate in a short guided bush walk to learn of the flora and fauna and see glow worms
  • Tea and coffee
  • Māori Cultural Performance
  • 3 hour nightly cultural experience
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Enter the world of Mitai Māori Village and embrace our history and culture. Watch our stories unfold through the dynamic scenes of our warriors paddling down Wai-o-Whiro stream, the melodious sounds of our instruments and entertainment from our performers including the haka. Satisfy your hunger with the traditional Māori Hangi and concluding your…

Location
196 Fairy Springs Road
Fairy Springs Road
Carpark available for vehicles and motorhomes onsite.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lynneinsc
Oct 13, 2025
A credit to their culture - Come hungry! This was a respectful and fun presentation about Maori culture. We were amazed at the level of dedication it took to put on this kind of high-quality event every night. The buffet food choices were endless and delicious. The presentation was performed with commitment and was exciting to watch. We left with great respect for the Maori way of life and they way they are working to share and ensure it's future.
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Mark_m
Oct 11, 2025
Absolutely informative... - Absolutely informative about Maori culture and heritage. This is a must see. Fantastic show, walks and food to die for.
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Jennieo665
Oct 6, 2025
Great experience to learn about the Maori culture! - We really enjoyed this cultural experience! From the information to the food, it was all presented in fun, interactive way.
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Jasminerobert
Sep 30, 2025
An absolute must experience in Rotorua - What an awesome night! The cultural show was entertaining & informative. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the war canoe paddle down the stream & viewing the glow-worms after an absolutely delicious hangi meal.
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Nessblacky
Sep 29, 2025
Amazing experience - Great meal, very entertaining and informative night. Kids loved it and never got bored. The chief and host were funny and captivating. The location is beautiful and you finish the night off with glow worms! Highly recommend. We had a 7, 10 and 12 year old who really enjoyed it.
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Milly_g
Sep 26, 2025
Immerse yourself in the Māori Culture - Amazing cultural experience! The dinner was also delicious. A must-do excursion. Fun, friendly & a great time. This was the highlight of our NZ trip!
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Margaret_j
Sep 25, 2025
Great food and great people - Great information and people, very informative. The dances were awesome and the Hucka was fun. Great food
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Theresa_s
Sep 20, 2025
If you go late in the... - If you go late in the evening, it’s really dark on the pathways. A little tricky for us old folks. Other than that, the show was great!! We learned a little bit about the Maori culture and had a fabulous dinner.
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47brettg
Sep 20, 2025
Awesome - This was fantastic if you want to learn about New Zealand culture this should be number one on your list. Great host, fantastic show and a hangi you will never forget. It was delicious.
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Brcoky
Oct 9, 2025
Loved the Maori history but underwhelming overall - We loved learning a little about the Maori culture however we found the experiencing a little underwhelming esp for the $169. There were not enough viewing points for the rowing so we couldn’t see much of what seemed to be awesome, the stage performances were outstanding and saved the night, the meal was unfortunately average, we found it very difficult to hear the lady speaking who at times had her back to our part of the room for long periods whilst answering too many Q&As and the glow worms were a disappointing waste of time.
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From $97
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).