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 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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Māori Cultural Performance
Traditional welcome ceremony
Māori fusion feast
In-vehicle air conditioning
Return transport from central Meeting Point
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
It is important to reconfirm your booking 24 hours prior to arrival.
Do you have any dietary requirements?
What country are you from?
We pickup from major hotels in Rotorua city only. If you are NOT staying at one of these please meet at our TE PA TU Gathering Place, 1220 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua.
6.15pm Experience - meet at Gathering Place 5.30pm
7.30pm Experience - meet at Gathering Place 6.45pm
From here you will board our coach and we will take you to our village 12kms South of Rotorua .
What to expect
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).
Additional Information
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Can I cancel Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Māori Cultural Performance
- Traditional welcome ceremony
- Māori fusion feast
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Return transport from central Meeting Point
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Te Pa Tu - The Gathering Place
