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Cultural Performance

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 30 to 40 minutes (approx.)

Overview

Learn about traditional Maori practices as you enjoy an authentic cultural performance delivered by the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao people on this experience. Head to the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village and listen as you’re serenaded with a song and dance that tells the story of the people’s history, traditions, and ancestors.
  • Learn the relevance of each dance move as you watch
  • Explore the rest of the Living Maori Village experience after the show
  • Hear about the people’s connection to Rotorua
  • Centrally located: Easily explore nearby landmarks after the performance

What's Included

  • Cultural Performance
  • Guided Tour &/or Geothermal Trails

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours
.12:30 pm

Departure Point

  • Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, 17 Tryon Street, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand

Ticket Redemption Point

17 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

What To Expect

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Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.5
based on 37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fabulous experience

Tania_O, Apr 2026
Fabulous to see the cultural performance and the exquisite natural environment. The hot pools and mud pools were an absolute fascination and incredible experience.

John the guide is the best guide we've experienced in new zealand

Peter_j, Mar 2026
Great place, we thought the guide John was the best guide we have had in New Zealand the village in well worth visiting

Cultural music

Margaret_j, Sep 2025
Very enjoyable experience with the Māori women & men singing and dressed in traditional Māori clothing.

The show is average. Not...

Jennifer, Jun 2025
The show is average. Not too special. We feel boarded little bit. Maybe we have a little knowledge to understand.

Do it!

lisa_g, Mar 2025
An amazing experience, such a beautiful culture with welcoming people. Would do this again for sure !

A good experience for...

Sarah_B, Feb 2025
A good experience for anyone wishing to have some basic understanding of Māori traditional culture. The team gave a great performance- it would be good to get to know them more.

A very nice...

Yvette_v, Mar 2026
A very nice presentation, from the people who really live in this Maori village. You will also find nice shops.
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Scam

Emma_C, Oct 2025
The description does not match the experience! We didn’t have access to Māori village with this reservation but only to the cultural dance! Beware the description indicating an “exploration of the village after the performance” is false! We were very disappointed. Bad attitude of some dancers, including one who arrived with a delay of 10min! On a show of 30 it is not professional. Scam
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Na ja... Mit Enthusiasmus gemacht, aber die tolle Show gibts im Te Puia Park!

Sonja_E, Mar 2025
Wer ein Maori- Dorf sehen möchte, ist hier richtig. Sonst besser gleich zum Te Puia Park fahren für Show, Schnitzereien, Webtechnik und Stonecarving.

From $20.85

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 12 days in advance.

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