Watch as a traditional cultural performance brings Māori history and legends to life through the captivating song, dance, and storytelling...

Watch as a traditional cultural performance brings Māori history and legends to life through the captivating song, dance, and storytelling...

Highlights

  • Dive into our vibrant performing arts scene at Rotorua’s living Māori village
  • Enjoy traditional performances, including the renowned 'Haka', Poi, and Ti Rakau (stick)
  • Explore generational stories through expressive movements
  • Delve into a one-of-a-kind journey through Maori culture and heritage

Step into our world of performing arts with our daily Cultural Performance, a captivating showcase of Māori traditions. Be enthralled by our talented local performers as they bring to life the essence of our people through powerful song and dance, including the exhilarating and world-renowned ‘Haka’, graceful Poi, and rhythmic Ti Rakau (stick games).

A cultural performance at Whakarewarewa takes you on a unique journey through Māori history and legends passed down through generations. The Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people have a rich legacy of storytelling through song, movement, and dance, spanning over a century. Settle into our performance area and let us transport you through time with mesmerizing performances that bring to life the myths, legends, and traditions of our ancestors.

Adult $35.00
Child $20.00 (5 - 15 years)
Senior $31.00
Infant $0.00

Location

  • 17 Tryon St
  • Whakarewarewa
  • Rotorua 3010
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Performance Time: 12.30pm Daily

  • Child price applies to ages 5-15 years, entry is free for under 5's.

Available Bookings from2 Apr to 15 Apr 2026

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

Change Dates
Thu 2 Apr
Fri 3 Apr
Sat 4 Apr
Sun 5 Apr
Mon 6 Apr
Tue 7 Apr
Wed 8 Apr
Thu 9 Apr
Fri 10 Apr
Sat 11 Apr
Sun 12 Apr
Mon 13 Apr
Tue 14 Apr
Wed 15 Apr

  • Adult$35.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$35.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$35.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$35.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

Bookings close in 2 hours...

  • Adult$28.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$28.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$28.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
Highly recommended!!!
1 / 1
appsShow all photos

Authenticated Reviews

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support

  • emergencyKunden lobten die mitreißenden und leidenschaftlichen Darbietungen, die die Energie und Begeisterung der Künstler hervorhoben (45 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyViele fanden die kulturellen Erklärungen und Erzählungen informativ und bereichernd, was ihr Verständnis für Māori-Traditionen vertiefte (30 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyDie Erfahrung wurde häufig als ein Muss für Besucher beschrieben, wobei viele sie als Höhepunkt ihrer Reise empfahlen (35 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyDie interaktiven Elemente, einschließlich der Publikumsbeteiligung am Haka, wurden von den Rezensenten geschätzt, was zur Freude beitrug (20 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyDie allgemeine Atmosphäre wurde für ihre Freundlichkeit und Gastfreundschaft gelobt, was es zu einer großartigen Erfahrung für alle Altersgruppen machte (25 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyDie Länge der Darbietung wurde als genau richtig für eine kurze Einführung in die Māori-Kultur angesehen, was sie für diejenigen mit wenig Zeit geeignet machte (15 Personen sagten dies).
  • star_shineVersuchen Sie, etwas früher zu kommen, um gute Plätze zu finden und die Atmosphäre zu genießen.
    Verpassen Sie nicht die Gelegenheit, am Haka teilzunehmen, um ein intensiveres Erlebnis zu haben!.

4.8

79 reviews

Showing all 79 authenticated Bookme reviews

Sandra from Germany wrote on 09 January 2026

Extrem lohnenswert

Eine spannende, liebevoll gestaltete Aufführung mit guten Erläuterungen.

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

Jürgen from Germany wrote on 05 April 2025

Empfehlenswert

Living Maori Village war interessant, aber nicht spektakulär! Unbedingt auch die Thermalquellen ansehen.

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

Anne Kunze from Germany wrote on 29 December 2024

Gute Darbietung

Wir haben uns gut unterhalten gefühlt. Die Gruppe wirkte etwas unkonzentriert, und nicht ganz so professionell aber charmant.

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

STEFFAN Braks from New Zealand wrote on 02 April 2026

Enjoy the show!

Very good performance that everyone will enjoy.. The performers were great!

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

manuelmyml from New Zealand wrote on 24 March 2026

Fantastic

Best experience with the Māori Culture. Thanks

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

close

Booking

10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

12

Adult

Child 5 - 15 years

Senior

Infant

*This option must be made together with another price type.
close

Qualmark

When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism's official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It's your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.

Qualmark Gold

This award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. It denotes exceptional customer experiences at the heart of everything the company does. This business is leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.

Qualmark Silver

This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.

Qualmark Bronze

The Qualmark Bronze award recognizes a business that operates with a high level of professionalism, is mindful of its environmental impact, and is dedicated to putting customers first.

close

Review Photos

close

Property Photos

close

Where to?

Popular New Zealand Destinations

  • Fiji Islands - Viti Levu - Mamanucas
  • Cairns - Port Douglas
  • Queenstown - Southern Lakes - Fiordland
  • Whitsundays - Airlie Beach - Townsville
  • Rotorua - Taupo - Waitomo
  • Milford Sound
  • Denarau Island
  • Auckland - Waiheke Island - Warkworth
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • West Coast - Glacier Country
  • K`gari (Fraser Island) - Hervey Bay - Town of 1770
  • Christchurch - Canterbury - Kaikoura
  • Gold Coast
  • Abel Tasman - Nelson - Picton
  • Northland - Bay of Islands
  • Newcastle - Port Stephens - Hunter Valley
  • Noosa - Mooloolaba - Sunshine Coast
  • Dunedin - Coastal Otago - Oamaru
  • Franz Josef Glacier / Waiau
  • Byron Bay
  • Northern Territory - Darwin, Red Centre, Kakadu
  • BOP - Tauranga - Maunganui - Whakatane
  • Wellington - Wairarapa
  • Perth & Western Australia
  • Coromandel Peninsula - Great Barrier Island
  • Greater Adelaide and Barossa Valley
  • Hamilton & Raglan - Waikato
  • Brisbane
  • Broome
  • Gisborne - East Cape to Mahia
  • Tasmania - Hobart and Surrounds
  • Darwin
  • Hawkes Bay - Napier & Hastings
  • Taranaki - New Plymouth
  • Canberra
  • Manawatu - Whanganui to Masterton & Martinborough
  • Southland & Te Anau
close

Search

close

Bookme Lists

close

Ask a Question