Rotorua: Mitai Maori Village Experience 'Voyages of Māori' VOYAGES OF MĀORI AT MITAI MĀORI VILLAGE
ID: GYG797534-1274005
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Voyage of Māori Heritage with Mitai Māori Village signifies an immersive adventure designed to take participants on a meaningful exploration of the core intrinsic elements of Māori culture.
Enter a Maori village in a natural bush setting and learn about their customs during an immersive cultural experience, get a warm meet and greet from a beautiful Maori maidens. Learn the guidelines to enter the sacred site and select a chief from your group to represent those visiting the village.
Embark on this journey as you partake in the revelation of the traditional hangi feast and relish for lunch in buffet style, bear witness to the fierce warriors navigating the war canoe along the tranquil waters of Wai-o-Whiro stream and immerse yourself in a rich cultural performance of haka and other items, we welcome participation & learning. Embrace nature exploring the echoes of the ancient reconstructed fortified village site unraveling the ways of life of the Māori and the natural spring Te Wai Whakarukuhanga a Atua (The place of the Gods) also known as Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe (a famous ancestor and tribe).
Feast on a hot selection of succulent meats and poultry, vegetables and fresh salads, topped off with tempting desserts.
Highlights
- Greeting by host on arrival
- View the unveiling of traditional earth-cooked hangi and buffet dinner
- Wai o Whiro Stream – Dynamic scene of warriors on the waka taua (war canoe)
- Cultural performance including haka & Poi
- Walk through nature to see sacred spring
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wheelchair accessibility is limited for the 'bush walk' - exit into the forest is via stairs. Viewing of the waka (canoe) is from a platform and you can go a short distance into the forest to view the old pā (village) and see the sacred spring below the forest.
It is recommended you wear flat walking shoes and comfortable clothes, including a jacket during the winter months, we encourage you dress for the weather
Meet at 196 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
