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Mitai Maori Village
Mitai Maori Village
4.5
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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An evening at Mitai Māori Village will give you an authentic introduction to Māori Culture leaving you amazed and in awe. We invite you to come and share in the culture of our people and discover who we are as Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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Brianspeirs
39 contributions
Feb 2020
Complementary pick at hotel @1745 for show at 1830.tour ommences with guided walk around the Orestes and village on the site and a chief is chosen from the group.ended at the learning center for show and greeting to the village chief with demos of traditional hack and songs. Followed with buffet style meal cooked in traditional way. Food very good.q and a session with guide re the Maori culture before walk in the forest to observe glow worms and the natural spring. Great night of entertainment and hospitality.
Written 19 February 2020
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KIa Ora Ukrover001
Thank you for sharing your time with us at Mitai Maori Village. We thrive on giving our manuhiri (visitors) the opportunity to take a glimpse into our unique indigenous Maori culture through the sharing of our kai (food), cultural performance, sacred landscape and history.
We are pleased you enjoyed your experience with us.
We will pass on your feedback to our team.
Nga Mihi Nui
Te Mitai Whanau (Mitai Family)
Written 22 February 2020
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Kayjayell
Wicklow, Ireland392 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I am always intrigued by local cultures and this one did not disappoint. Very humorous introduction and MC’ing by our host for the evening. We even got to pick our own chief to interact with the Maori chief.
You get to see Maori in their traditional canoe, a view of a Maori village, glow worms, an introduction to instruments, singing and of course the Haka.
Visit consisted off a buffet meal which was delicious and like all buffets you could go up as many times as you liked. After the meal another walk around the area and then the coach back to our hotel.
All staff very warm and welcoming from the bus driver onwards. Good crowd at the night but there is a lot of audience participation so get involved early and make it as enjoyable as possible for yourselves.
Home by 21:30 so still time for a drink if you want one.
You get to see Maori in their traditional canoe, a view of a Maori village, glow worms, an introduction to instruments, singing and of course the Haka.
Visit consisted off a buffet meal which was delicious and like all buffets you could go up as many times as you liked. After the meal another walk around the area and then the coach back to our hotel.
All staff very warm and welcoming from the bus driver onwards. Good crowd at the night but there is a lot of audience participation so get involved early and make it as enjoyable as possible for yourselves.
Home by 21:30 so still time for a drink if you want one.
Written 14 January 2020
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Kia Ora Karl L
Thank you for sharing your time with us at Mitai Maori Village. We thrive on giving our manuhiri (visitors) the opportunity to take a glimpse into our unique indigenous Maori culture through the sharing of our kai (food), cultural performance, sacred landscape and history.
We are pleased you enjoyed your experience with us.
We will pass on your feedback to our team.
Nga Mihi Nui
Te Mitai Whanau (Mitai Family)
Written 23 January 2020
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vanisle_al
Vancouver Island, Canada297 contributions
Feb 2020
We saw 3 maori performances while in New Zealand and this one was by far the best. It was longer so of course they could do more but we also felt that the quality of the performers was also better especially the singers. The hangi meal meal was quite good but unfortunately that evening my wife became quite ill. When we reported this to the village the staff were very apologetic and took our report very seriously. We were given a partial refund. They also did a good job of managing the crowd for the night walk, view of the hangi and the canoe arrival.
Written 2 March 2020
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N M
Auckland, New Zealand8 contributions
Dec 2019
We brought a large group from the U.S. with us for a third visit here and a second time doing the Beauty by Night Combo Experience. The Mitai Village itself was enjoyed by this group although it seemed they booked more people than they could accomodate and ended up rushing visitors through things. It shortened the performance and rushed the experiences. They would be better off limiting numbers and keeping quality up, especially for the amount visitors pay. The big dissapointment of the evening was the Rainbow Springs portion. Our guide let us know that she had been working since 9am on two cups of coffee and rushed our large group through a quick walk in the dark to the Rainbow Springs park. Once cleared we were told there was only one kiwi "on display", and as our group of 26 was allowed in by the time the last of our group members made it in, the "one kiwi" had run off and was not seen again leaving one member of the group unable to get in to see it at all. He paid for a kiwi encounter and instead got a look at an empty enclosure and a walk through a closed park. Not what we booked him for or what he paid for. This was the second large group we have brought to do this combo, but with the changes in place (It also no longer includes entry into rainbow springs the following day) and the current set up (you may be paying to see an empty enclosure), it is the last time we will book a group for this tour.
Written 1 January 2020
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Mette Leth
Aarhus, Denmark29 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We booked a full experience with cultural performance, hangi and glowworms.
We were picked up at our hotel, which was really nice. Our chauffeur were kind, helpful and funny. Our host for the evening were entertaining and interesting to listen to. The people doing the greeting, dancing and Haka were all looking like they enjoyed doing what they did and I was beyond impressed and fascinated with their welcome and performance. The hangi were tasty, though special and we enjoyed the evening very much. Would probably do it again, if given the chance.
We were picked up at our hotel, which was really nice. Our chauffeur were kind, helpful and funny. Our host for the evening were entertaining and interesting to listen to. The people doing the greeting, dancing and Haka were all looking like they enjoyed doing what they did and I was beyond impressed and fascinated with their welcome and performance. The hangi were tasty, though special and we enjoyed the evening very much. Would probably do it again, if given the chance.
Written 17 February 2020
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Kia Ora mettelethbjerre,
Thank you for sharing your time with us at Mitai Maori Village. We thrive on giving our manuhiri (visitors) the opportunity to take a glimpse into our unique indigenous Maori culture through the sharing of our kai (food), cultural performance, sacred landscape and history.
We are pleased you enjoyed your experience with us. We will make sure to pass on your feedback, and hope to see you again!
Nga Mihi Nui
Te Mitai Whanau (Mitai Family)
Written 17 February 2020
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Jeff MacLeod
New Zealand11 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Again, this was a suggestion by our Air B&B host Sandy, and she was spot on. The experience was like none other we had experienced. The interpretive dance was very well done and after a huge and delicious meal a nighttime walk through the forest to view glowing worms was a perfect ending to a perfect experience. Note: if you have mobility issues there are some stairs to negotiate along with some uneven forest grounds. Overall not something to be missed!
Written 30 January 2020
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Kia Ora JeffMacLeod
Thank you for sharing your time with us at Mitai Maori Village. We thrive on giving our manuhiri (visitors) the opportunity to take a glimpse into our unique indigenous Maori culture through the sharing of our kai (food), cultural performance, sacred landscape and history.
We are pleased you enjoyed your experience with us, and look forward to seeing you again!
We will pass on your feedback to our team.
Nga Mihi Nui
Te Mitai Whanau ( Mitai Family)
Written 6 February 2020
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Elspeth M
Rotorua, New Zealand35 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
This was a highly enjoyable, informative and entertaining experience. Jason, our host, was an eloquent speaker who entertained his audience with present day and historical accounts of Māori culture. While there were 380 people in our group for the night, it felt far more intimate. The concert was wonderful, the hungi delicious, and Jason’s desire and brief to ensure that his international audience left much better informed about Māori culture was well met. This included a 30 minute question and answer session where Jason answered every conceivable question posed from the floor. Congratulations Jason and team.
Written 17 November 2022
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Kia ora
Thank you for acknowledging our whanau (family) and the work that is involved sharing our culture with visitors. We are glad to hear your had an enjoyable evening with us.
We do look forward to receiving 380 people in one evening hopefully that will come in the future when our other venue is open.
Have a wonderful festive season.
Nga mihi (with thanks)
Te Whanau Mitai Maori Village
Written 6 December 2022
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Paul B
Chesterfield, UK1,696 contributions
Mar 2020
These cultural re-enactments can be a bit twee however this is very well done. An enjoyable varied evening with plenty of excellent food. The show was well done and the evening finished off with glow worm viewing. Very good all round. Highly recommended
Written 7 March 2020
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KIa Ora Paul B
Thank you for sharing your time with us at Mitai Maori Village. We thrive on giving our manuhiri (visitors) the opportunity to take a glimpse into our unique indigenous Maori culture through the sharing of our kai (food), cultural performance, sacred landscape and history.
We are pleased you enjoyed your experience with us.
We will pass on your feedback to our team.
Nga Mihi Nui
Te Mitai Whanau (Mitai Family)
Written 8 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sue J
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Excellent.
The whole experience was very good.
The food wonderful.
The host was very good, funny and amazed us all with his knowledge of so many languages.
The performers were of a very high standard.
We missed our return bus, but that was quickly sorted and we were returned on another bus.
The whole experience was very good.
The food wonderful.
The host was very good, funny and amazed us all with his knowledge of so many languages.
The performers were of a very high standard.
We missed our return bus, but that was quickly sorted and we were returned on another bus.
Written 20 February 2020
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KIa Ora SueJ1676
Thank you for sharing your time with us at Mitai Maori Village. We thrive on giving our manuhiri (visitors) the opportunity to take a glimpse into our unique indigenous Maori culture through the sharing of our kai (food), cultural performance, sacred landscape and history.
We are pleased you enjoyed your experience with us.
I will ensure to pass on your feedback to all our team.
Nga Mihi Nui
Te Mitai Whanau (Mitai Family)
Written 22 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Henny-Keith W
Rotorua, New Zealand4 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We went as a group of 4 people booking at the last minute , two locals and two from Ireland. The food and show were fantastic. We were taken well care of by the men and ladies in charge . It was very organised and there was a very large group of people to deal with. If you want to learn a bit of Māori culture then this is a fabulous place to go. We learned and we enjoyed and the food was good. Even the two locals learned a bit more. We felt it was good value for money
Written 5 January 2023
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Can you drive to the village or do you have to be collected from a local hotel?
Written 4 January 2020
Yes, you can. There is a free carpark at the village.
There is also a possibility that the organization will pick you up at your hotel.
Written 4 January 2020
As I went there by bus directly from the hotel I wouldn't know. But the bus makes good sense.
Written 22 December 2019
Hi, deciding whether to do just the experience or to add on the evening glow worms and kiwi tour too? I already plan to visit Waitomo caves etc so not sure if worth the extra cost here?
Written 29 November 2019
Mitai Maori Village
Rotorua, New Zealand
Hi There, We have few glow worms on our track walk after dinner, Waitomo offers a much more glow worm focused tour. Our Culture show is the big point of difference with traditional hangi (food) :)
Written 3 December 2019
What's the walking like around there I have a walking stick but do have a little trouble walking at times
Written 16 September 2019
It is dark if you go on the walk and a little uneven. If you decide not to go on the walk, it is worth attending the dinner. The walk however is not far.
Written 2 October 2019
Should we visit Waitomo Glow Worm Caves since this experience already comes with the bush walk where we can also see glow worm? We don't want to experience the same thing twice.
Written 9 November 2018
Hi - definitely do the glow worm caves - you see so much more!
Written 16 November 2018
Hi, I am planning to book an evening experience in Mitai Maori Village. Can anyone share what is in their menu buffet? It would really be helpful since I am a muslim and interested to experience maori culture. I have searched in their website but no details in there.
Written 15 October 2018
Chicken and lamb for protein. Several veggie dishes as well
Written 17 October 2018
Hi we went to see show n have Kai really enjoyed the Hungi Kai, what I want to ask is how long are you people expected live
Breathing in diesel fumes from the smoke?
That’s all I thought of while I was there
The fumes make you sick not good for the lungs you people breath it every day.
Written 26 June 2018
We really didn’t notice it, did you speak to staff while you were there?
Written 8 July 2018
Hi we are planning to planning to visit in August and see that the start time is 5,30pm. What time will it end? We have a 2 year old toddler and are concerned it will go past her bed time.
Written 10 April 2018
We found that by the time the bus has dropped you at the site, visited the grounds, village, eaten a 3 course meal you will be unlily to leave before 10: it get quite cold so wrap up and wear sturdy shoes.
Written 29 April 2018
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