Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
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Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, its blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre.
Te Pā Tū offers 3-hour evening events that change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.
Across summer, Tū Te Rā celebrates an abundant harvest, and we explore concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace.
Throughout winter, Tū Te Ihi marks promise heralded by the arrival of the Matariki star cluster which high and bright in winter skies, signalling the new lunar year – we share the energy and passion of this celebration.
Cultural knowledge unique to each season is shared from the outset – rituals, songs, stories and continue across the night. From the beginning too, we share local, seasonal kai - plentiful and delicious. Kai horotai (indigenous canapes) is followed by a torch lit walk to a lavish 3-course fusion feast.
Thông tin khác
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Camera and Video usage is permitted throughout the entire evening experience.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
PLEASE RECONFIRM YOUR BOOKING 24 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
Te Pā Tū shares Māori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 3.5 hours of celebration and feasting. Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) –blanketed by towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre. These events change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar. Tū Te Rā – Summer Harvest Celebration (October - April): Across this lunar phase, the sun expresses optimal energy, the days are longer, and light nourishes the natural world. Tū Te Rā celebrates abundant harvest and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace. Tū Te Ihi - Winter Matariki Celebration (May - September): \ Tū Te Ihi includes the time in the earth’s cycle when Matariki stars are high and bright in winter skies. Te Ihi references the energy and passion stirred by the Matariki cluster and the promise they herald.
Bao gồm
Māori Cultural Performance
Traditional welcome ceremony
Māori fusion feast
Air-conditioned vehicle
Return transport from central Meeting Point
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
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Tùy chọn
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Pickup included
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Pickup included
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Pickup included
Te Pā Tū - 7.30pm (Oct-Apr)
Pickup included
Te Pā Tū - Māori cuisine
Pickup included
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Pickup included
Đánh giá
1.490 đánh giá
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Great experience!
Christopher J,,12 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00This family operation works hard to both entertain and educate. This was a great hands-on way to learn about Maori history and culture, and the food was great too!
Interesting but...
ViaTour123,,11 thg 12, 2025
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3.00A nice village. Learn a little more about the Maori culture. Would have liked less time on playing game and more time on knowing more about traditions and history. The meal was just ok (wine not included).
Amazing Experience!!! Absolutely worth its value and then some!
Katherine S,,9 thg 12, 2025
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5.00This was an amazing experience! I really was only expecting to have a meal and learn a little bit more about the Maori people. What I got to experience was a full welcome and exposure to a people I thought I knew of but absolutely didn't. This family was authentic, vibrant, funny, and powerful. And their openness to outsiders along with just really wanting to share their culture was amazing. I loved the games and other things we learned at the teaching houses. Their singing was awesome, and I don't understand how you can have so many talented singers in one family. The food was delicious and high quality. This for me is like an unforgettable moment, and something I needed to see. You don't come across a energy like this often, and their vibe is contagious. Absolutely would recommend!
One of my favorites
Lori C,,9 thg 12, 2025
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5.00I loved the interaction and the personal touch that was given to this experience. My husband and I have attended several cultural experiences similar to this, but I would rate this as one of my favorites!
Wonderful night at Te Pā Tū!
Emily K,,8 thg 12, 2025
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5.00Such a fun experience! Everyone we interacted with - from the host, to the bus driver (Dennis was the best!), to the performers, to the wait staff - were all so friendly and accommodating. They helped to make the evening enjoyable and memorable. It was a great taste of Māori culture, I’d highly recommend this experience!
Amazing! Book it, you will not be disappointed
SunnySkiesGuelph,,8 thg 12, 2025
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5.00Absolutely amazing! Way better than anticipated even with all the rain that evening. Food was fantastic. Family owned and run and they certainly do their best to make sure you get the full experience.
Super fun, educational and interactive ✨
CourtneyAU,,6 thg 12, 2025
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5.00I was blown away at every aspect of this experience. I had a smile on my face ear to ear for the whole 3-4 hours. I don’t want to give anything away for people yet to experience. But just 11/10 this is a MUST do if you’re in Rotorua, you won’t regret it 😊 This was my favourite thing we did in NZ for our whole trip, and we even went to Hobbiton so if you know, you know. Book Te Pa Tu 😂✨
Fun & interactive evening
481jennb,,5 thg 12, 2025
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5.00I had a wonderful time at Te Pa Tu for the evening performance. We were greeted with a ceremony, given appetizers made from local ingredients, taught how to use the Pom poms and sticks, and played games. The performance was incredible, and they even sang songs from each of the countries represented in the audience! Dinner must have had 5 or more courses, with every type of product: animal, vegetable, grains and fruits, prepared exquisitely in the pits - wow, melt in your mouth! Shared tables for dinner seating, so we could all chat together. What an incredible, intimate experience, with a family from a Māori tribe hosting us.
Friendly family feel
alspan,,3 thg 12, 2025
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5.00My favourite experience of a 2-week trip! Many places claim to be like family but the folk at Te Pā Tū are a literal family and it shows. They laugh at and with each other and their guests when unexpected moments crop up as they walk and talk you through three traditional Mauri activities before an extremely enthusiastic musical performance and a truly mouth-watering meal. Be sure to bring your curiosity as they especially welcome questions and are full of knowledge and generosity.
Maori food and culture
Irene F,,2 thg 12, 2025
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5.00Exceptional value for the best cultural and culinary tour I have experienced. Staff are talented singers and dancers. They take their cultural heritage seriously and should be proud of their presentation
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