Mitai Maori Cultural Experience

The Mitai Māori Village family are extremely proud of their cultural heritage and honoured to share their stories, teachings and traditions with you. Famed for being one of the most authentic Māori experiences in New Zealand, the Mitai Māori Cultural Experience transports you back to a time of sacred ritual, honour, trial and triumph and includes the world renowned Fairy Spring, the waka (Māori war canoe) paddle-by, the haka and other traditional dance, a traditional hangi feast, a magical glow worm tour and an evening bush walk that encompasses a talk about Māori bush medicines.

From the moment your experience begins, you will feel like you’ve stepped into another time. The gorgeous yet mysterious natural bushland, that surrounds you throughout the experience, sets the scene for a once in a lifetime adventure. You hear a low chanting, which grows progressively louder as it approaches. Then you see it – an awe-inspiring waka (war canoe), being moved along the Wai-o-whiro stream by the might of the warriors within it. You will be amazed at the level of emotion such a simple sight will cause – it’s truly amazing!

The stunning Fairy Spring will floor you with its crystal clear beauty and the beautiful glow worms in their natural habitat will bring a smile to your face. The mouthwatering hangi meal will leave you satisfied and happy. The amazing cultural performance will teach you about the ancient arts of carving and ta moka (tattoo art), while the weaponry and combat displays will make you understand why the Māori are considered such fearsome warriors. The graceful poi dance is beautiful, while the thrilling and spine-tingling haka will leave you in total awe.