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Maori Experience - Guided Kiwi Tour, Performance and Hangi. Ko Tane

Ko Tane is the South Island’s ONLY Maori Culture Performance and Hangi Dinner & Willowbank is the ONLY place where you can meet New Zealand's Big 5 wildlife

 

Based at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Ko Tane is an interactive Maori cultural experience that provides a look into our country’s history from the past to the present day in a fun and informative way.

 

Your evening at Willowbank & Ko Tane will include:

  • Entry to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

  • Guided Kiwi Tour

  • Traditional Maori powhiri or welcome

  • Full interactive village
  • Kapahaka performance
  • 4 course dinner with hāngī cooked mains
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    In the village you will be shown the tools and skills of the Maori hunter, his cooking techniques, (your hangi dinner being lifted out of the ground) the games he played to pass away his day and traditional instruments used to communicate with his Gods.

    The 45 minute kapahaka performance includes action songs, poi dances, (long and short poi), haka, stick games, weapons displays and the opportunity to learn the poi and haka.

    Finally enjoy a four course dinner with hangi cooked mains served by the same performers that entertained you.

    This is a unique opportunity to experience New Zealand’s wildlife, culture and kai (food) all in one place.

    Ko Tane is just 20 minutes from Christchurch CBD and 10 minutes from Christchurch Airport.

    Transport is not included. Return transfer from central Christchurch accommodation is on request for $30 per person and can be arranged directly with the operator after booking.

     

    Price: $165 per person

    Guided Kiwi Tour starts at 4.30pm

    Ko Tane Experience starts at 5.30pm

    Check in Time 4.20pm or earlier

    Available Bookings from December 19 to December 25

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    5spaces priced from:

    • Adult$98.90

    12+spaces priced from:

    • Adult$165.00

    12+spaces priced from:

    • Adult$98.90

    5spaces priced from:

    • Adult$98.90

    12+spaces priced from:

    • Adult$98.90

    Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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    Brice Wroblewski from France wrote on 01 June 2016

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    Sympa mais pas fou

    La visite est sympa, le spectacle maori aussi, mais le repas (hangi) n'était vraiment pas terrible...

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    Fabien from France wrote on 16 October 2019

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    Super sympa!

    Très sympa! La visite guidée de la partie néo-zélandaise du parc est très intéressante et riche en explications, n’hésitez pas à venir 2h en avance (surtout si vous êtes avec des enfants) pour pouvoirs visiter la totalité du parc (en autonomie). Le spectacle Maorie est très bien et interactif. Le repas est bon, la cuisson est parfaite. Je met juste un bémol au fait que cela soit cuit dans des plats en intox et non plus comme jadis ou comme cela peut encore très fait en nouvelle Calédonie ou Vanuatu.

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    Natacha from France wrote on 13 September 2018

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    Dépaysement

    Tres belle experience . Je vous recommande de prendre le tour guidé dans le parc pour entrer dans la cage des keas et apprécier les informations d'une super guide. Pour la partie maorie experience, très bonne immersion, possibilité de participer au spectacle, repas delicieux !! Un seul petit bémol j'aurais aimé faire le salut maoris comme présenté sur la photo .

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    Nathan from Australia wrote on 28 September 2019

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    Great day/night out

    Family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed the wildlife park. It was well set out and easy to navigate around. The animals were so friendly. Rachael our guide for the kiwi tour was so knowledgeable. The highlight was definitely the Maori cultural experience. The performers were fantastic and personalised the night. We learnt so much. JD our host made the night run smooth and was great, serving up a fantastic hangi. The deer feeding was a bonus treat for everyone! Highly recommend this experience. Allow 2-3 hrs to explore the park.

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    Sandra Hinton from Australia wrote on 16 September 2019

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    It was awesome

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