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Whakarewarewa Cultural Performance

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Watch as a traditional cultural performance brings Māori history and legends to life through the captivating song, dance, and storytelling...

Watch as a traditional cultural performance brings Māori history and legends to life through the captivating song, dance, and storytelling...

Highlights

  • Dive into our vibrant performing arts scene at Rotorua’s living Māori village
  • Enjoy traditional performances, including the renowned 'Haka', Poi, and Ti Rakau (stick)
  • Explore generational stories through expressive movements
  • Delve into a one-of-a-kind journey through Maori culture and heritage

Step into our world of performing arts with our daily Cultural Performance, a captivating showcase of Māori traditions. Be enthralled by our talented local performers as they bring to life the essence of our people through powerful song and dance, including the exhilarating and world-renowned ‘Haka’, graceful Poi, and rhythmic Ti Rakau (stick games).

A cultural performance at Whakarewarewa takes you on a unique journey through Māori history and legends passed down through generations. The Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people have a rich legacy of storytelling through song, movement, and dance, spanning over a century. Settle into our performance area and let us transport you through time with mesmerizing performances that bring to life the myths, legends, and traditions of our ancestors.

Adult $35.00
Child $20.00 (5 - 15 years)
Senior $31.00
Infant $0.00

Location

  • 17 Tryon St
  • Whakarewarewa
  • Rotorua 3010
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Performance Time: 12.30pm Daily

  • Child price applies to ages 5-15 years, entry is free for under 5's.

Available Bookings from 5 Apr to 18 Apr 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$35.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$35.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$35.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

Bookings close in 4 hours...

  • Adult$25.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$28.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

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4.7

41 reviews

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Anne Kunze from Germany wrote on 29 December 2024

Gute Darbietung

Wir haben uns gut unterhalten gefühlt. Die Gruppe wirkte etwas unkonzentriert, und nicht ganz so professionell aber charmant.

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Malachy McGarrigle from New Zealand wrote on 29 March 2025

Simple honest real life tour.

WE went on this tour with some cousins from Ireland who rated the Maori cultural experience as one of the highlights of their holiday across Australia and New Zealand. We managed to get our own personal tour guide for the 5 of us and she was young yet knowledgeable and had a passion for the village which came through in her commentary. We all enjoyed our time with her and the tour overall. It was good value and emphasises the basics without being overly touristy. Recommended.

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janines from Netherlands wrote on 27 March 2025

Good taste of the culture

Together with the guided tour tis experience gives a good impression of the Maori culture. I've had goos bumps during the performance when they did the Haka. Very welcoming and willing to tell about there way of living. Prices true bookme ar good for what it is. Total time of performance is 30 minutes and for the tour is +- 50 minutes. And you can see the geisers from this side so don't have to go to the Ta Puia anymore :)

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Brett Mitchell from Australia wrote on 19 March 2025

Day to remember

One thing that my wife and I noticed is how friendly and helpful that everyone was, nothing was to hard .Totally enjoyed the proformance .it was well run lots of info and boy can they sing ,goose bulbs plus . Then followed by a tour of the village and the tour guide was fabulous, knowledgeable and Totally amazing A must do for everyone and any age

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Natalie Thompson from United Kingdom wrote on 18 March 2025

Great short performance!

The cultural performance was great - very entertaining and so different from anything I’ve seen before! I liked that they explained the history behind each of the performances, and the whole thing wasn’t too long.

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