Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Overview
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 4-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.
Te Pā Tū offers 4-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.
Inclusions
- Māori Cultural Performance
- Māori fusion feast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Return transport from central Meeting Point
- Traditional welcome ceremony
- Entry/Admission - Te Pa Tu
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Te Pa Tu, 1220 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand
New Zealand’s Most Awarded Cultural Attraction, Tamaki Māori Village presents TE PĀ TŪ
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.
Te Pā Tū shares Māori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 4-hours of celebration and feasting.
These events change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.
Summer: Tū Te Rā - 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.
Winter: 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.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Te Pa Tu, 1220 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand
New Zealand’s Most Awarded Cultural Attraction, Tamaki Māori Village presents TE PĀ TŪ
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.
Te Pā Tū shares Māori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 4-hours of celebration and feasting.
These events change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.
Summer: Tū Te Rā - 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.
Winter: 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.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Camera and Video usage is permitted throughout the entire evening experience.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Our team may choose not to have physical contact with our visitors while on tour, this includes shaking hands, and any handling of visitor’s personal belongings (e.g cameras, phones) during tours. We will continue to review these practices and take advice from the New Zealand Government and industry
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
dabud69
April 2023
very enlightening to this warm and traditional culture. Learning of their past and ways of living, taught us a lot
very enlightening to this warm and traditional culture. Learning of their past and ways of living, taught us a lotAussieRulz
March 2023
Everything about this experience was first class from the pick up at our hotel, the 10 minute bus ride to the location, the formal welcome ceremony, the live demonstrations introducing the guests to Māori life, inclusive activities such as learning some basic Huka and Poi dance, culminating in a ...
Everything about this experience was first class from the pick up at our hotel, the 10 minute bus ride to the location, the formal welcome ceremony, the live demonstrations introducing the guests to Māori life, inclusive activities such as learning some basic Huka and Poi dance, culminating in a show and amazing dinner with many courses spread out so that you can savor each dish. It may be considered expensive, but it was worth every penny. I strongly encourage any visitor to New Zealand to have this experience. You will not regret it.Bianca_Y
March 2023
100/10 highly recommend Te Pa Tu! Brilliant and respectful display and sharing of Maori culture. I loved being invited into their village, being able to ask questions, walk around. Then to be invited into the gathering space where cultural practices in history are explained, demonstrated - and in...
100/10 highly recommend Te Pa Tu! Brilliant and respectful display and sharing of Maori culture. I loved being invited into their village, being able to ask questions, walk around. Then to be invited into the gathering space where cultural practices in history are explained, demonstrated - and in some parts, we were invited on stage to share in their culture and participate! Dinner was super lovely, we were seated in tables of 10 and served family style. And the fun didn't stop at dinner. It didn't even stop on the bus ride home! Truly an amazing experience and for sure when I come back will I be doing this again!!BPankey901
March 2023
This was a wonderful experience and a highlight of our time near Rotorua. Absolute must do if you are interested at all in the Maori culture. Such a fantastic presentation and interactive experience.
This was a wonderful experience and a highlight of our time near Rotorua. Absolute must do if you are interested at all in the Maori culture. Such a fantastic presentation and interactive experience.brid_c
May 2023
Definitely recommend this tour it was amazing from start to finish. The food was so good could not fault it. It was great value for your money.
Definitely recommend this tour it was amazing from start to finish. The food was so good could not fault it. It was great value for your money.Adventure54991399389
April 2023
The experience was very enjoyable. The Maori family welcomed us with their traditional rituals and it was a great learning experience. Learning about various aspects of the village and their customs was also fun and everyone else who attended seem to really enjoy it as well. The food was DELIC...
The experience was very enjoyable. The Maori family welcomed us with their traditional rituals and it was a great learning experience. Learning about various aspects of the village and their customs was also fun and everyone else who attended seem to really enjoy it as well. The food was DELICIOUS, and a ton of it. A great time from start to finish. Thanks to the whole family for making us feel welcome and a part of the village!