Te Pā Tū Evening Cultural Experience - Private Tour from Auckland | 12 hours

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

Overview

Join us on this luxurious private day trip from Auckland to the most award-winning cultural attraction in New Zealand. Voted “Top 10 best attraction in the World” - a cultural experience like no other! Delivered with a genuine heart and soul, TE PĀ TŪ offers a window in to a truly riveting, spirited way of life. Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, amazing re-enactment, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & divine seasonal feasting as we relive significant events within our pre-European history! Immerse yourself in the traditional Māori way of life during this interactive and entertaining evening experience with a sumptuous and delicious dinner.

Itinerary

  • Auckland Central

    We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

    15 minutes

  • Bombay (Pass By)

    The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

  • N/A

    We stop to get some great coffee, tea, scones or pies (at your own expense) and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

    15 minutes

  • Dog and Sheep Shaped Corrugated Metal Buildings

    We will also pass through the unique town of Tirau (the corrugated iron sculpture capital of the world) known for its antique shops and animal-shaped corrugated iron buildings.

    10 minutes

  • Government Gardens

    Before we head on to Te Pā Tū, we visit and discover the fantastic local landmarks, including the Museum, Government Gardens, Lake Rotorua, and Blue baths, as well as a multitude of picturesque and gorgeous surrounding areas. The Museum and Blue Baths building are currently CLOSED due to seismic issues.

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    The most award-winning Māori culture attraction in New Zealand... Embark on a journey to the outskirts of Rotorua, to a Māori village nestled in an ancient forest. Voted Top 10 Experience in the World, this is a cultural experience like no other. Delivered with genuine heart and soul, Te Pā Tū offers a window in to a truly riveting, spirited way of life.​ Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & Hangi feasting. Warriors emerge from the forest by canoe to perform the powhiri, an ancient ceremony of welcome that allows visitors safe passage into the village nestled within a native Tawa Forest. As you wander beneath the stunning forest canopy, the pre-European village the village comes alive with sights, sounds & activity of days gone by including haka, poi, tattooing, weaving, carving and arts of warrior training. You will have the opportunity to participate in these activities.

    4 hours

  • Auckland Central

    ​After an enchanting fun-filled cultural experience at Rotorua, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Rotorua if you are staying locally in the region.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Non Refundable

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.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Fabulous evening of learning, food and entertainment

Published on Feb, 2025

I had no idea what to expect. But all I’ve learned of the Māori people I love. The entertainment was phenomenal. We were taught customs and ways of life. They had at least 2 dining halls holding 70 people approx. the food that came out never ended. Beautiful tea cups, for tea coffee and 3 different desserts for each person. Don’t miss.

This is a must do if you are in Auckland!

Published on Jan, 2025

My husband and I went on the private tour from Auckland of the Te Pa Tu Cultural Experience. It was absolutely incredible! The experience was educational, enlightening and so enjoyable. The food was also amazing - so good and so much of it! If you want to learn about the Māori people and culture, this is the place to do it for sure. Our driver and guide, Karthik, was also incredible. This is a very long day - about 11 hours, and he kept us entertained and enlightened with so much history, culture, details of plants, geology, just about everything you could ever want to know about the area. We really loved our time with Karthik and highly recommend him to anyone coming to the area!

Māori culture option for Auckland visitor

Published on Jan, 2025

Visiting Māori culture center was important to me so I was happy to have the option to private transfer from Auckland to Rotorua, back to Auckland. Karthik was a great guide to have with me. He was courteous, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. This cultural experience includes dance performance and educational info. Other attendees shared that they preferred this experience because it was more interactive versus other options they had attended. Thank you for hosting me.

A must visit when coming to New Zealand

Published on Oct, 2024

This is what we want to see in NZ and we were not disappointed From our arrival to the invite to come inside the village is nothing short of amazing The Mori dancing from both male and females was also amazing The food we sampled and at each area they explained their culture it was breathtaking The main meal cooked as a traditional hangi is something else

Unlike Anything Else

Published on 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.

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