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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Caryn_w
Jul 31, 2025
Highly recommended! - The tour guide was fantastic, show was great and food was awesome. In fact, best food we’ve had since coming to NZ, which is sad (from Singapore)
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Elizabeth_k
Jul 29, 2025
Excellent Evening - Great evening with good food and the most friendly hosts. Great to see some traditional Māori culture on our visit to NZ would definitely recommend.
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Debbie_p
Jul 28, 2025
Fabulous experience - Fabulous experience highlighting the beautiful Maori and NZ culture. Great information, entertainment and feast. Highly recommended
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Francisco_n
Jul 14, 2025
Ready nice showcase of Māori culture. - I thoroughly enjoyed the cultural performance that was showcased this evening. This was really the main thing I was looking forwards to. As a vegan, you will find that the only options in the buffet are sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, and a salad made up of green leaf lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes with what seemed like an Italian dressing already mixed in. The premises were really nice, and we did get to see some glowworms at the end. Overall the experience was 2 hours and 30 minutes, but that can probably go up to 3 hours depending on if it is looking like people are still eating, or if there are a lot of questions being asked during the questions and answers portion. If you are staying in the center of town, you can get an uber to the location that is about an 8 minute drive and then get an uber back to town. Definitely check this out if you are wanting to learn more about the Māori culture.
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Nadja_s
Jul 13, 2025
Contact to the world of the maori culture - It's so unique and fantastic! You've to see it!! The show with the songs and dances, the meal, the outdoorprogramm - all together worth to experience it!
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Kylie_a
Jul 10, 2025
Family display of their tribe traditions and culture. - A very interesting evening enjoying a cultural demonstration like no other. Greeting and welcome to the space, traditional chief to chief welcome, fantastic singing and demonstrations. A touch of humour added to the experience. The dinner was exceptional. Thank you Mitai for welcoming us to your family.
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852crazyh
Jul 10, 2025
Amazing Experience - The experience was out of this world, and the Māori Kai was so well done, I would go again if I were back in New Zealand, it never disappointed me at all, thank you
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M8775ktjim
Jul 3, 2025
Great night out with family - Went with the family in July. Fantastic experience even despite the down pour of rain. The venue supplied umbrellas, the food was amazing. Was concerned kids wouldn't eat but they loved it. The cultural show was also great
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Timt496
Jul 3, 2025
Wonderful entertainment - A wonderful experience throughout the evening. An entertaining in site into Maori culture and history. Wonderful food as well. Well worth it.
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Vincy_v
Jun 25, 2025
Mitai cultural experience - Was wonderful to learn about the Māori community and culture. Very authentic & traditional . The Hangi feast was amazing
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From $99
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).