Te Pā Tū Evening Cultural Experience - Private Tour from Auckland

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Auckland, New Zealand

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
Complimentary refreshments and water on board
A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
Complimentary High Speed Internet on-board the minibus
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
The most awarded cultural tourism attraction in New Zealand
Enjoy the traditional Māori welcome ceremony
Immerse yourself in the traditional Māori way of life
Hear the amazing history of the village ancestors
Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (food)
Witness the blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre
Enjoy 3.5 hours of traditional, powerful, and entertaining Māori cultural performance
Feast on a traditional four course Māori-fusion feast dinner and desserts
Admission to 3.5 hours of performance, entertainment, and kai hākari (feasting)
Snacks

Forest canapes
Dinner

Complimentary chef choice aperitif
Complimentary chef choice aperitif

Breakfast
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting point

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.12:30 pm

Itinerary

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
Please also bring a jersey or coat if it is cold.
Easy and good fitness level required.

Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability.
Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
Tours operate in all weather conditions.
Take plenty of warm clothing; the village temperature drops markedly in the evening, bone-chilling icy.
A cash bar is available for purchase of alcohol (at an additional cost).
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, Kawakawa tea and water is included as part of the dinner
Given the nature of our Māori kai (cuisine), we are unable to cater to all dietary needs. While we can meet gluten free requirements, we are not a coeliac approved kitchen. We can cater to vegetarian dietary requests, however are unable to cater to vegan requirements.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 22 reviews

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Unlike Anything Else

Rick_M, Jul 2024

My family and I very much enjoyed this cultural experience. It was unlike anything we have seen before. The performers and staff are warm, informative, sincere and charming. The venue is unique and picturesque. The canapés were adventurous yet delicious and popular with all. Our driver Dibs was courteous, efficient and well organized. We highly recommend it.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Kia Ora Rick, It was our pleasure to host you and thank you sincerely for taking your time to leave us with this splendid 5 star review. We love your comment especially "Unlike anything else" and we cannot agree more! Te Pa Tu is one of our signature tours and the winner of the Tourism Industry Aotearoa awards in 2023. We are very glad that you enjoyed the evening filled with a blend of culture, music, kai (food) and dance and we can't wait to host you again on one of our tours again!

Very Entertaining

Jackie_B, Nov 2023

From the bus ride into their village, to the final meal, it was entertaining and educational. There are a few of these group shows to choose from, this is a smaller group show. I highly recommend this one. I would not have enjoyed as much with the larger group.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Kia Ora Jackie, Thank you very much for such a lovely review and choosing to book with ExperienceKart. We are very pleased to hear you had a great day experiencing Te Pa Tu and the Maori Culture in Aotearoa! Thank you sincerely for recommending our services and we look forward to hosting you again in the near future! Until then we wish you safe travels and best wishes to your family!

A great day!

Katherine_B, Jun 2023

Our guide was excellent! The experience itself was one of a kind. Because of the distance from Auckland, it was a late night when we got back to our B&B. On the way home, the driver found a spot to allow us to try to see the Southern Cross, as requested. All over, a great day!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Kia Ora John and Katherine, Thank you very much for your lovely comments and we are very pleased to hear that you had a wonderful day travelling with ExperienceKart from Auckland to Rotorua to experience the Te Pa Tu evening cultural experience and also enjoyed the southern cross on the way back! We look forward to hosting you again in the near future! Wishing you safe travels and kindest regards!

A taste of the land of the long white clouds

Christopher_M, Jun 2023

Kudos to Karthik for a fantastic tour of the route from Auckland to Rotorua (and thank you for the snack bag) and knowledge of everything New Zealand-related. My friend and I are so grateful to have immersed ourselves into the Māori experience. What a welcoming feeling to have met a wonderful Māori people, engaged in the fire ceremony, mingled with other tourists through various group activities, and had a fantastic dinner. Of course, one of my favorites is watching the Haka performance. Learning, adventure, and inclusivity are themes of this worthwhile time.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Kia ora Chris and Ryan, Thank you very much for your lovely comments and leaving us with a glowing 5 star review on Viator. We strive very hard to deliver a positive travel experience and we are extremely humbled by reading your comments. We are super stoked to hear that you enjoyed the outstanding Te Pa Tu Evening Cultural Experience travelling from Auckland to the magical wonderland of Rotorua. We look forward to hosting both of you and until then we wish you safe travels and lots of happiness!