MITAI MAORI VILLAGE

Welcome Ceremony: A traditional Maori welcome ceremony (Pōwhiri) where visitors are greeted by a local iwi (tribe), and the cultural significance of the ceremony is explained.

Maori Cultural Performances: Enjoy a live, interactive cultural performance featuring traditional Maori music, dance, and haka (war dances), providing a deep insight into the Maori culture and traditions.

Traditional Poi Dance and Song: Experience the beautiful and captivating poi dance, a unique and graceful aspect of Maori culture, performed alongside traditional Maori songs.

Warrior Demonstrations: Watch traditional warrior demonstrations showcasing skills such as the handling of the taiaha (spear) and other ancestral weapons.

Dinner Buffet: A delicious, authentic Maori buffet featuring traditional dishes such as hangi (food cooked in an earth oven), roasted meats, seafood, vegetables, and various salads, with both traditional and contemporary options.

Cultural Storytelling: Hear stories passed down through generations, providing deeper insights into the mythology, legends, and spiritual beliefs of the Māori people.

Maori Artifacts and Crafts: An opportunity to view and learn about traditional Māori artifacts, such as carved wooden figures, weaving, and tattooing, and the significance behind them.

Photo Opportunities: Plenty of opportunities to take photos during the cultural performances, the guided tour, and the traditional ceremonies.

Maori Cultural Performances: Enjoy a live, interactive cultural performance featuring traditional Maori music, dance, and haka (war dances), providing a deep insight into the Maori culture and traditions.

Traditional Poi Dance and Song: Experience the beautiful and captivating poi dance, a unique and graceful aspect of Maori culture, performed alongside traditional Maori songs.

Warrior Demonstrations: Watch traditional warrior demonstrations showcasing skills such as the handling of the taiaha (spear) and other ancestral weapons.

Cultural Storytelling: Hear stories passed down through generations, providing deeper insights into the mythology, legends, and spiritual beliefs of the Māori people.

Maori Artifacts and Crafts: An opportunity to view and learn about traditional Māori artifacts, such as carved wooden figures, weaving, and tattooing, and the significance behind them.

Photo Opportunities: Plenty of opportunities to take photos during the cultural performances, the guided tour, and the traditional ceremonies.

Welcome Ceremony (Powhiri): A traditional Maori greeting ceremony, where visitors are welcomed by the local iwi (tribe), and the cultural significance of the ceremony is shared.

Guided Village Tour: A guided walk through the Mitai Maori Village, where you’ll learn about the history, culture, and customs of the Māori people, including traditional crafts and daily life.

Traditional Hangi Feast (Dinner Buffet): Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner featuring a traditional Māori hangi feast, where food is cooked in an earth oven. The meal typically includes roasted meats, fish, vegetables, and salads.