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Maori Culture in Rotorua
Rotorua is the Heartland of Maori culture and the spirit and heritage of local Maori enriches the region as
surely as the geothermal activity enlivens it. Ngati Whakaue, the name of the local tribe, arrived in Aoteroa
New Zealand, aboard the waka (canoe), Te Arawa. The people are often called Te Arawa, for the name of the mighty
waka that brought Tamatekapua, the leader of the tribe, and his people to Ohinemutu on the bank of Lake Rotorua.
Note: Te Arawa is often used to describe the extended tribe descended from Tamatekapua. Ngati Whakaue is just
one of these.
The hospitality and generosity of the Ngati Whakaue people goes right back to early European visits when the
tribe became the very first guides to the magnificent natural wonders of their homeland. This warm and welcoming
attitude is alive in the local people today and Rotorua is a tourist destination with a tradition of expressive
joy and energy in sharing the rich culture and lush landscape.
There are ample opportunities to witness the deeply moving expressions of Maori Culture in Rotorua. Legends,
stories and history come to us through an abundance of creative medias; music, art, carvings, poi dancing and
the famous Haka.
See a complete list of Rotorua Maori activities. This week's featured Maori cultural activities in Rotorua are: Featured Maori Cultural Activities |
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Maori - Rotorua - Starting from $130.00 per person
Complete your adventure through Rotorua with a traditional Maori "hangi" feast. You'll travel by coach to Tamaki Maori Village where your local guide will escort you on a cultural journey to the "marae" (Maori village), the life force of New Zealand's indigenous people. Take the opportunity to engage in an evening of local customs including a traditional Maori dinner feast. More... |
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Maori - Auckland - Starting from $465.00 per person
Tour Details & Highlights: ***Min. 2 people require for each booking***
- More sights in less time: Cover three New Zealand highlights in one day
- Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- Guided tour of the beautiful glow worms in Waitomo Caves
- View Rotorua's geysers, hot springs,Mud Pool and more
- Operates daily
- Departs: Hotel pickups from 6:30 am, Auckland city.
- Duration: 13 hrs, Return to... More...
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Maori - Rotorua - Starting from $48.00 per person
Ultimate Kiwi Farm Experience !!
A Trip to Rotorua, New Zealand is not complete without a traditional farm experience.
The Farm Tour is an hour long guided tour, travelling through 35 acres of farm environment in a covered trailer.
You will love interacting with all the friendly animals - make sure you have your camera ready to snap a selfie! There are so many different varieties, you will be spoiled for choice see alpacas, lamas,goat, sheep,cattle,ponies,deer, pigs,... More... |
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Maori - Tauranga - Starting from $195.00 per person
Geothermal Highlights Tour
If you have been to Rotorua before, or have seen geysers in Yellowstone or Iceland and want something slightly different, then this is a tour worth considering.
Wai-o-Tapu (meaning Sacred Waters) is very different to all the other geothermal fields in New Zealand. Dissolved minerals have created spectacularly coloured pools and long silica terraces.
Whakarewrewa Maori Geothermal Village This little village is unique in the World. The ancestors of the families... More... |
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Maori - Rotorua - Starting from $191.00 per person
Enjoy this memorable and spiritual combo experience situated only a 5 minute drive from central Rotorua. You will take part in two activities with a fully guided off-road, 4WD buggy adventure as well as visiting a traditional Maori Village giving an authentic introduction to the Maori culture, hearing Maori stories, seeing Maori warriors paddling in an ancient warrior canoe before enjoying a traditional earth cooked Hangi feast for dinner. More... |
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Aww Sheep-Uninterrupted Magnificent View - Holiday Home. 
Maori Hangi and Cultural Performance with 4WD Buggy Adventure in Rotorua - Maori - Rotorua. Starting from $191.00 per person. 
