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Ann M
Dublin, Ireland72 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
We booked the Kiwi Haka night with a meal in the Skyline afterwards. We started our night out by going up the lovely gondola with spectacular views of Queenstown. We were early enough to book a window table with magnificent views of Queenstown for our meal and enjoyed a drink in the lounge while waiting on our show. The show was quite short but it was very enjoyable and i think the highlight for us was when all the men were brought up onto the stage to learn the Haka. They were very funny but they enjoyed it and we have great photos to remember our experience. We then went into the restaurant for a meal and there was an amazing array of food buffet style. We booked the 8.15pm mealtime and there was no rush for us to leave and we were able to take our time and enjoy the views from our window table and then we were able to watch the sunset afterwards from the viewing balcony. There was a group meeting at 10pm to go stargazing which i am sure was amazing. We enjoyed our night and it would be really lovely for a special occasion. Coming back down the gondala at night is a wonderful sight.
Written 13 February 2016
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extendedranger
Kauai, HI126 contributions
Jan 2016 • Solo
This is a very short (30 minute) but extremely well done Maori cultural presentation, especially if you have never seen one before. It includes audience participation (great fun!) and afterwards there are photo opportunities with the performers. The venue holds 77 spectators, and when I went there was only about 12 of us; yet the performers put on a show as if they were in front of a full house; very professional, realistic and enthusiastic. The haka (war dance) was especially intense and fearsome. Worth the time and money!
Written 24 January 2016
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LISA R
Brisbane, Australia33 contributions
July 2017
This show is just amazing, fun and interactive, it was great to learn about the Moari heritage, everyone in the show are just lovely and very friendly, definitely a must do when visiting Queenstown.
Written 1 August 2017
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Vicky B
2 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
$80 per couple ($144 with gondola) is paying well over the odds for what is a touristy and extremely short performance. Half of the time spent teaching the audience on stage rather than showcasing more of the true Maori culture. We would not recommend spending your money on this!!
Written 16 November 2016
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Dennis M
Virginia225 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
While up on the skyline we saw the Kiwi Haka performance in their dedicated theater, which itself resembled a small-town movie theater with a stage up front. As luck would have it, I was selected "Chief" of the visiting tribe (we in the audience) and got to participate in the welcoming ritual - I considered this to be an honor, and recommend you volunteer if given the opportunity.
After the welcoming ritual we saw several types of Maori rituals played out on the stage by native men and women. Men in the audience were brought onto the stage to learn haka, and women were brought up to learn some of the dance rituals. This was a truly interesting and engaging show, well worth the trip up the mountain and not to be missed if you're in town for a few days.
After the welcoming ritual we saw several types of Maori rituals played out on the stage by native men and women. Men in the audience were brought onto the stage to learn haka, and women were brought up to learn some of the dance rituals. This was a truly interesting and engaging show, well worth the trip up the mountain and not to be missed if you're in town for a few days.
Written 29 April 2017
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Geoff L
18 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
My tip is to buy your tickets to this show while already up on the mountain as you get your next ride up in the Gondola included which gives you another excuse to visit the mountain without paying! My wife was keen to see a bit of Kiwi Culture but show was very short (20 mins) & lacked any real detail or passion! Maybe I am just used to watching the Haka before a rugby match!
Written 14 December 2016
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kainekokun
Wellington, New Zealand3 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
The performers were really great. The performance is not very long, but makes up for that with the enthusiasm of the Maori performers and the "engagement". The music and traditional songs are very nice. Worth the trip up the mountain on its own.
Written 24 March 2016
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Almya
Christchurch, New Zealand96 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Went up gondola for show with family from overseas and room where show was is now empty. They stopped a year ago.
Written 14 January 2020
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Beccajanexo
Melbourne98 contributions
Mar 2017
I loved this experience. When they asked for audience participation was so much fun. I was terrible but had a great time trying!
The group were very friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed this entire experience
The group were very friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed this entire experience
Written 16 March 2017
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HomeNowXOXO
Sydney, Australia76 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
With all the adventure and adrenalin activities to do in Queenstown you could be forgiven for putting this experience on the "nice to do" rather than the "must do" list but you would be robbing yourself of this incredible experience.
Right from the start the audience is an integral part of the show, as my husband found out being the volunteer (chief) for the group. We were led downstairs into a very modern yet intimate amphitheatre decorated in traditional Maori scenes and props. Once we were all seated and the show started we went into another world of incredible song, culture and history.
The warrior protecting his ground from the approaching stranger (my husband the volunteer) was chilling to watch as his intensity and commitment to the war dance (apologies if that is not the right terminology) got everyone uneasy. After this ceremony had completed the mood changed as the warrior traded his spear for a guitar and led the group in traditional song and dance. The performers are incredibly passionate and sensitive to presenting their culture, history and traditions to all visitors in a way that leaves you feeling that richer for having been a part of the show and listening to their stories. The highlights for us included the ladies getting up on stage to try (and fail) a traditional ball dance which was so much fun.
We bought this experience with the buffet dinner on the end and the adjacent restaurant which was also incredible. Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Queenstown who has ever had an interest in the Maori culture. Incredible and unforgettable.
Right from the start the audience is an integral part of the show, as my husband found out being the volunteer (chief) for the group. We were led downstairs into a very modern yet intimate amphitheatre decorated in traditional Maori scenes and props. Once we were all seated and the show started we went into another world of incredible song, culture and history.
The warrior protecting his ground from the approaching stranger (my husband the volunteer) was chilling to watch as his intensity and commitment to the war dance (apologies if that is not the right terminology) got everyone uneasy. After this ceremony had completed the mood changed as the warrior traded his spear for a guitar and led the group in traditional song and dance. The performers are incredibly passionate and sensitive to presenting their culture, history and traditions to all visitors in a way that leaves you feeling that richer for having been a part of the show and listening to their stories. The highlights for us included the ladies getting up on stage to try (and fail) a traditional ball dance which was so much fun.
We bought this experience with the buffet dinner on the end and the adjacent restaurant which was also incredible. Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Queenstown who has ever had an interest in the Maori culture. Incredible and unforgettable.
Written 21 August 2018
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How do we access tickets for this performance on January 2, 2020?
Written 25 December 2019
Hi Would love to see Haka experience but Skyline Gondola said that it is discontinued with them so where can we see it in Queenstown? Thanks
Written 9 April 2019
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