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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.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- 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$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$25.00
- Child$20.00
- Senior$31.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$28.00
- 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$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 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
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyLes clients ont adoré les performances engageantes et passionnées, mettant en avant l'énergie et l'enthousiasme des artistes (45 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyBeaucoup ont trouvé que les explications culturelles et les récits étaient informatifs et enrichissants, améliorant leur compréhension des traditions maories (30 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyL'expérience était souvent décrite comme un incontournable pour les visiteurs, beaucoup la recommandant comme un point fort de leur voyage (35 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyLes éléments interactifs, y compris la participation du public au haka, ont été appréciés, ajoutant à la joie (20 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyL'atmosphère générale a été louée pour sa convivialité et son accueil, en faisant une excellente expérience pour tous les âges (25 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyLa durée de la performance a été notée comme juste ce qu'il faut pour une brève introduction à la culture maorie, ce qui la rend adaptée à ceux qui ont peu de temps (15 personnes ont dit cela).
- star_shineEssayez d'arriver un peu plus tôt pour trouver de bons sièges et profiter de l'atmosphère.
Ne manquez pas l'occasion de participer au haka pour une expérience plus immersive!
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Susanne Thaler from Austria wrote on 14 January 2026
Wonderful performance
We loved the performance as it felt authentic! Thejoy radiated from the crowd! Just wonderful
Cherie van Tol-Rose from Netherlands wrote on 31 December 2025
Cultural Performance
Really enjoyed the performance, however I felt it should have been a little longer as it only went on for about 30 minutes. It would have been nice if it went on for at least an hour.
mickaa from France wrote on 20 November 2025
Good experience !
Nice show, thanks ! For the price, it's worth it 100%
karenj27 from New Zealand wrote on 17 November 2025
Great experience
We booked this specifically for our visitors from the UK and they really enjoyed it. Good having the history explained to help understanding with the haka, actions and poi. Nice to see them being inclusive of the little boy who is obviously training in the native performances as well.
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REMI from France wrote on 04 November 2025
Bon spectacle
J'ai beaucoup apprécie les chants et danses. Dommage que je n'ai pu comprendre les explications en anglais n'étant pas bilingue. Spectacle peut-être un peu court, les 30 min passent vite