Te Puia Maori Cultural Experience
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August 2026
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A great look into Māori culture. Entertaining and informative. Geysers were also spectacular to see.
What you can expect
Experience a night that will enlighten you - see, hear and taste Maori culture with a hangi buffet dinner and cultural performance. Savour a delicious hangi buffet at our Pataka Kai Restaurant & Bar, which overlooks a geothermal wonderland. Enjoy freshly sourced produce, traditionally cooked meats and vegetables, kai moana (seafood), and a selection of sweet desserts. Be captivated by a cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. The performance includes a pohiri (traditional Maori welcome), waiata (song), moteatea (chant), poi, and haka. Wrap up the evening with a stroll down to Pohutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere and sip on hot chocolate. Please note that in summer, the order of events varies. This experience is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes long and suitable for all ages.
Location
What you need to know
- 2.5 hour Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience
- Delicious hangi buffet dinner
- Cultural performance at a traditional meeting house
- Hot chocolate & steamed pudding at the geysers
- See the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere (Pohutu Geyser)
- Allow 3 hours
- 5:30pm
- Departs from Hemo Road, Rotorua (approx 2.5km from central Rotorua)
- Operates daily all year
- Can you offer gluten free with your Maori cultural dinner experience in Rotorua? Te Puia accommodates various dietary requirements, including gluten-free options.
- Can we book the Rotorua Hangi & Cultural Experience on the day we are attending? We do recommend booking your Maori Cultural Experience in Rotorua at least 48 hours in advance as this popular experience can book out on the day, especially in peak season.
- Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- We recommend booking this popular experience in advance to ensure availability
- Dinner menus are subject to change
- Please wear comfortable shoes & weather appropriate clothing.
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
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A great look into Māori culture. Entertaining and informative. Geysers were also spectacular to see.
