We invite you to come and share in the culture of our people and discover who we are as Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Explore our living Māori village in Rotorua, New Zealand for an unforgettable and authentic cultural experience.
Enter the world of Mitai, and learn about the history of this area which once flourished in villages. See our fierce warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient Māori canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream.
Be captivated by songs, dances and games of the Māori, a rich powerful entertaining cultural concert, complete with the fiery “Haka” Māori war dance.
Discover the story of our Te Arawa people to Aotearoa, NZ and the way of life of our people through preparation of earth cooked food (Hangi Pit), Māori customs, flora and fauna for medicinal purposes on this Maori cultural experience.
The authentic hangi dinner includes a hot selection of succulent New Zealand meats and poultry, delicious vegetables and fresh salads, topped off with tempting dessert buffet style. Full bar facilities are available.
Mitai Māori Village is a family owned and operated business
in Rotorua, New Zealand.
Visit our living Māori Village in Rotorua and experience the stories of our people shared through song and dance form, the history of the area you visit and the way of life for our people in the days of old will give you an appreciation of who we are as Māori.
Mitai Maori Village offers an authentic Maori cultural experience in Rotorua featuring traditional welcomes, live cultural performances, a powerful haka, a waka ceremony, native forest walk, glow worms, and a traditional Maori hangi dinner.
Yes. Every evening experience includes a freshly prepared Maori hangi dinner, cooked using traditional underground methods, along with a buffet of New Zealand favorites and desserts.
The complete Mitai Maori Village experience lasts approximately 3 hours and includes the cultural performances, village tour, forest walk, hangi feast, and time to learn about Maori history and traditions.
Yes. Mitai is a family-owned Maori village in Rotorua where visitors can experience living Maori culture through storytelling, traditional customs, performances, and authentic hospitality in a natural setting.
Advance booking is recommended, especially during weekends, holidays, and peak travel seasons. Reserving early helps secure your place for this popular Maori cultural experience and hangi dinner in Rotorua.
Both the live Māori performance and traditional hāngī buffet are presented indoors, allowing guests to enjoy the experience comfortably in all weather conditions.
Yes. Evening experiences include a guided walk through native bush where guests can observe glowworms in their natural habitat.
"In the past 20 years, whenever relatives and friends from overseas come to visit, I must take them to this place. Explore Maori villages, get in touch with Maori culture and history, Haka performances, Maori buffet dinners, and look for wild fireflies. . There are many wonderful programs. The Maori people’s love for home and land is worth learning. I am deeply moved by the Maori people’s tenacity and kindness. There are a lot of people every time I go, so be sure to make a reservation!"
– Tsai C • Google Review"The kai was delicious, the performers were outstanding and the setting is stunning. Thanks so much Te Po and Mitai whanau, we had an awesome night!"
– Andrea T • Facebook"Outstanding evening and cultural experience. The traditional lovo dinner was plentiful and the show was quite educational. The interaction with the guests was intimate."
– Stephanie H • Yelp"My partner and I are both Kiwis and have learned about our indigenous heritage, however the waiata and kapahaka (performances), waka, kōrero (speech), hāngi (meal) were exceptional and provide an authentic insight into the Maori way of life. The whanau are more than happy to answer questions and they finish with a lovely walk around the fortified village in the woods nearby where you can experience glow worms. This tour will not disappoint if you are looking for a genuine Maori experience. Thank you to everybody who ran the evening, performed and contributed in some way."
– Amanda G • Google Review"Amazing place, fantastic food and service for family wedding on the 4th July. Incredibly accommodating and professional too!"
– Donna M • Facebook"The Maori have a rich and significant culture. The tribal leaders introduce us to their customs as honored guests and offer us fabulous food, based on Kuruma meat and potatoes, cooked in the Hangī. Furthermore, they present us with their traditions proudly passed down in the tribe. Finally, they show us their navigational skills, dances, games, craftsmanship and, of course, their war dance, the Haka. A moving show, surrounded by nature and full of symbols. Absolutely not to be missed!"
– Cristina C • Google Review
