Mitai Maori Village
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Get set for a Cultural Performance & Experience that’s truly next-level!

Immerse yourself in dynamic scenes of warriors paddling the war canoe down Wai-o-Whiro stream, accompanied by the melodious sounds of instruments and captivating haka and performing arts. Fuel up with a traditional Hangi dinner, followed by an enchanting evening walk through the forest, exploring the old village site and the sacred natural spring, Te Puna Tapu a Tuhoe. Wrap up the night in awe of glow worms lighting up the forest banks.

And let’s talk about the star of the show—the Buffet, featuring tempting traditional Hangi food of the Great Ocean of Kiwa! Cooked in an earth-oven, this mouthwatering spread includes meat, chicken, kumara, and more. The hāngī is a culinary marvel, infusing the kai with delicious, earthy flavors during its 3-4 hour cook. Come and experience the deliciousness!

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Mitai Maori Village

An evening at Mitai Māori Village will give you an authentic introduction to Māori Culture leaving you amazed and in awe. The local Maori tribe invites you to come and share the culture of their people and discover who they are as Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Learn about Maori history and culture, enjoy lavish performances of song and dance as well as the famous war dance ‘The Haka’.

Indulged in a feast cooked in the traditional way of the Maori , also known as a Hangi, an underground oven dug into the earth.

After the dinner show enjoy a scenic walk through their village alongside a beautiful native rainforest that also features glowworms.

Inclusions

Included

  • Welcoming ceremony
  • View the unveiling of traditional hangi meal
  • Witness warriors paddling canoe down Wai-o-Whiro stream
  • Cultural Performance
  • Full buffet hangi dinner
  • Questions & answers session
  • Walk through nature to see ancient fortified village, learning about the old ways of living and the survival of our people
  • See the natural resource of spring Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe and;
  • Watch the forest light up as the glow worms appear in the night

Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks or refreshments
  • Event photographer
  • Snacks

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Dress for the weather eg. warm clothing in winter, hat in summer, jacket when raining etc
  • Comfortable shoes for the bush walk

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Complimentary transfers available to and from registered accommodation

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Enter the world of Mitai, and learn about the history of this area which was once flourished in villages.

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