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 ($)

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  • 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

  • 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$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!!!
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Authenticated Reviews

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

  • emergency客户们喜欢引人入胜和充满激情的表演,强调了表演者的活力和热情(45人表示)。
  • emergency许多人认为文化解释和故事讲述信息丰富且令人振奋,增强了他们对毛利传统的理解(30人表示)。
  • emergency体验常常被描述为游客必做的事情,许多人推荐它作为他们旅行的亮点(35人表示)。
  • emergency观众参与haka的互动元素受到好评,增加了乐趣(20人表示)。
  • emergency整体氛围因其友好和热情而受到赞扬,使其成为所有年龄段的绝佳体验(25人表示)。
  • emergency表演时长被认为非常合适,适合那些时间有限的人进行毛利文化的简要介绍(15人表示)。
  • star_shine考虑提前到达,寻找好座位并感受氛围。.
    不要错过参与haka的机会,以获得更身临其境的体验!.

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STEFFAN Braks from New Zealand wrote on 02 April 2026

Enjoy the show!

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

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manuelmyml from New Zealand wrote on 24 March 2026

Fantastic

Best experience with the Māori Culture. Thanks

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DS from Dominican Republic wrote on 18 March 2026

Great fun performance

Great performance by the crew at Whakarewarewa. Very fun and lively. Would recommend

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shyamcurtiz from Australia wrote on 17 March 2026

Fantastic performance

Really helped in knowing their culture and the Reason behind their act.

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Bettina Thorsted from Denmark wrote on 13 March 2026

Super performance

The dancers/sangers were super. Liked also the story telling.

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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