Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

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About this activity

Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, its blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre.

Te Pā Tū offers 3-hour evening events that change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

Across summer, Tū Te Rā celebrates an abundant harvest, and we explore concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace.

Throughout winter, Tū Te Ihi marks promise heralded by the arrival of the Matariki star cluster which high and bright in winter skies, signalling the new lunar year – we share the energy and passion of this celebration.

Cultural knowledge unique to each season is shared from the outset – rituals, songs, stories and continue across the night. From the beginning too, we share local, seasonal kai - plentiful and delicious. Kai horotai (indigenous canapes) is followed by a torch lit walk to a lavish 3-course fusion feast.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 80 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Te Pa Tu - The Gathering Place

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Traditional welcome ceremony
Included: Māori fusion feast
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Māori Cultural Performance
Included: Return transport from central Meeting Point

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Te Pā Tū shares Māori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 3.5 hours of celebration and feasting. Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) –blanketed by towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre. These events change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar. Tū Te Rā – Summer Harvest Celebration (October - April): Across this lunar phase, the sun expresses optimal energy, the days are longer, and light nourishes the natural world. Tū Te Rā celebrates abundant harvest and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace. Tū Te Ihi - Winter Matariki Celebration (May - September): \ Tū Te Ihi includes the time in the earth’s cycle when Matariki stars are high and bright in winter skies. Te Ihi references the energy and passion stirred by the Matariki cluster and the promise they herald.

Stop 1
Te Pa Tu

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Rydges Rotorua
On The Point - Lake Rotorua
Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre
Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Arawa Park Hotel
Regal Palms Resort
Regent of Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel
Sudima Lake Rotorua

and 5 more pickup points

If you are staying at a major hotel in Rotorua we will pick you up from the main reception area. Please note that you must be an inhouse guest of the accommodation.

If you are not, please meet at our TE PA TU Gathering Place, 1220 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, and we will take you to our village from here.

From 5pm, there is plenty of parking available and it is free.

Do you have any dietary requirements we need to know about?

Using your ticket

IMPORTANT: reconfirm your booking 24 hours prior to arrival.

Do you have any dietary requirements?

What country are you from?

We pickup from major hotels in Rotorua city only.

If you are NOT staying at one of these please meet at our TE PA TU Gathering Place, 1220 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua.

5pm Experience - meet at our Gathering Place at 4.15pm

6.15pm Experience - meet at our Gathering Place 5.30pm

7.30pm Experience - meet at our Gathering Place 6.45pm

From here you will board our coach and we will take you to our village 12kms South of Rotorua .

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Camera and Video usage is permitted throughout the entire evening experience.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
PLEASE RECONFIRM YOUR BOOKING 24 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL