15 Best Maori Cultural Experiences

“10/10 experience. Food was amazing and the cultural experience was amazing. Thank you for having us.”

“Fabulous experience, felt very welcomed. Not inexpensive but worth every penny. Food was delicious. Would highly recommend.”

“Highly informative and entertaining evening. The food was quite good and plentiful as well. They accommodated a group of approximately 100 people (there was also a second group on site with whom we did not interact) but everything was Read more”

“A genuine and amazing experience. I have a much greater appreciation of the Māori culture.”

“Great tour of the village; note that if you go for the 3pm tour, the shop will be closed by the time you are done, so get anything you'd like ahead of your tour.”

“I can’t remember her name, but our guide was so knowledgeable, having grown up in the village, and could answer any and all questions whilst giving an amazing tour. 10/10 she made the experience for us, definitely felt we understood Maori culture a bit more!…”

“We were disappointed that there was no opportunity to have photos taken with the performers after the event. We have had that experience in the past, and had an overseas traveller with us this time who would have like the same opportunity”

“A great tour from the local guide who lives in the Maori village and experiences everyday living in the village. From cooking meals over hot steam to washing in the hot outdoor thermal baths, we even got to eat a corn on the cob cooked…”

“We really enjoyed learning about the carvings, Haka culture and seeing the geothermal pool. Our guide was full of knowledge and very helpful, the best part was the Haka performance”

“Pickup procedure was super easy and directions were clear. The folks who fitted us for our bike even gave some recommendations on paths to take. Overall the mountain biking was scenic/good, but we did have one issue as the chain of one of our bikes…”

“Authentic experience. Mahalo piha to Keola, the Chief, his sister and the entire staff. Very friendly, good for limited mobility folks, thoroughly enjoyed it. Come hungry cause the food was onolicious (outstanding)!”

“Clive had a great deal of knowledge of the history of the area. He is adept at getting in and out of crowded areas. The full day tour was a good overview, from the hike in the volcanic park to the lakes to the Māori…”

“Lots of information boards and go at your own pace”

“An amazing experience, such a beautiful culture with welcoming people. Would do this again for sure !”

“Looked like a GREAT tour. Cancelled (in advance, with notice and apologies) because there were only the two of us scheduled to go on the tour. Wish I'd known in advance that it was a disquaifier - when I get a confirmation without any Read…”