Rotorua Maori Hangi Dinner and Performance
Overview
- Hangi dinner and traditional Maori performance at Tamaki Maori Village
- Experience Maori customs and traditions
- Welcome ceremony and haka song and dance
- Traditional hangi feast
- Pickup and drop-off from centrally located Rotorua hotels
Hear an eerie cry of welcome before you enter, and experience the powhiri (welcome ceremony) by a proud descendent of New Zealand’s ancient warriors. Pass crackling open fires and traditional whare (houses), and listen to classic instruments as you observe a re-enactment of daily activities and traditional arts and crafts typical of a pre-European Maori village.
In the wharenui (meeting house), see haka song and dance in a powerful performance by a Rangiatea cultural group. When it’s time for the hangi feast, dig into slow-cooked meat and vegetables roasted in underground earthen ovens.
Your 3.5-hour tour ends drop-off at your hotel in Rotorua.
Reviews
Viator Traveler's Reviews
A really fun and informative event. Our driver to and from the dinner was extremely amusing and gave us some insight to the Maori culture. Once at the Maori site, we learnt a lot more about the customs and history of the Maori people. The dinner was very good and I would recommend this tour.
Very enjoyable evening to Tamaki Maori Village. Hotel pick up to take us to the coach worked well and the coach driver was entertaining. The village layout and educational talks were good, as were the ceremony and show. The hangi was simple but tasty. We preferred this evening to a similar one at Mitai Maori Village.
This is a very cultural display of the Maori people and their village. After a welcoming from the chief and other warriors we were shown around the village. At each stop one of the Maori people would explain and demonstrate a cultural aspect of their upbringing. E.g dancing,tattoos,games and traditional attire. This was followed by a lovely performance and a delicious hangi dinner. A must when visiting NZ.
This was a really exciting adventure right from the very start when we were collected at our hotel and transported to the forest village by air conditioned coach and a driver who gave a good briefing about the place in a hilarious way. Organisation of the four tribes which arrived in buses was done very efficiently. Meaningful outline of Maori history and culture, and delicious, voluminous and relaxing hangi. Highly recommended. When booking I thought it was a bit on the expensive side, but it was worth it all. A must for anyone coming to Rotorua.
