Te Pā Tū: Exclusive Māori Hāngi Feast & Cultural Immersion

We know there’s a lot of “touristy“ things to do in Rotorua, but this one was worth every dollar. Not only was the cultural experience and the time learning about the Māori culture, informative, but the feast was off the hook! The food was amazing, the people were kind and generous, and the music was an added bonus we hadn’t expected. Grateful for the family and tribe sharing their culture with all of us. Would recommend as a top activity in Rotorua.

This experience was, hands down, one of the best cultural experiences we’ve ever enjoyed. The guides and performers were incredibly knowledgeable, and their interaction with guests was both engaging and fun. The performances — singing and dancing — were loud, proud, and full of energy, and it was clear how much they genuinely loved putting on a show for us. The hāngī and Māori food experience was exceptional: absolutely delicious with a generous variety, including duck, lamb, and wagyu beef. We also chose the paired non-alcoholic menu, which was a lovely and thoughtful touch. My only suggestion would be to have some background music while dining, but aside from that, the experience was faultless. A solid 10/10

Beautiful experience! My friends from overseas loved it and came away with new knowledge of my culture. I grew up away from my whanau Marae, so it was noce to bring them to a place that could be open to their limited knowledge and understanding. Great food, good entertainment! Will definitely bring friends again!

We learned a lot about the culture and food of the Māori people. The performers were excellent. It was also fun to be an active participant in the experience.

This family operation works hard to both entertain and educate. This was a great hands-on way to learn about Maori history and culture, and the food was great too!

A nice village. Learn a little more about the Maori culture. Would have liked less time on playing game and more time on knowing more about traditions and history. The meal was just ok (wine not included).

This was an amazing experience! I really was only expecting to have a meal and learn a little bit more about the Maori people. What I got to experience was a full welcome and exposure to a people I thought I knew of but absolutely didn't. This family was authentic, vibrant, funny, and powerful. And their openness to outsiders along with just really wanting to share their culture was amazing. I loved the games and other things we learned at the teaching houses. Their singing was awesome, and I don't understand how you can have so many talented singers in one family. The food was delicious and high quality. This for me is like an unforgettable moment, and something I needed to see. You don't come across a energy like this often, and their vibe is contagious. Absolutely would recommend!

I loved the interaction and the personal touch that was given to this experience. My husband and I have attended several cultural experiences similar to this, but I would rate this as one of my favorites!

Such a fun experience! Everyone we interacted with - from the host, to the bus driver (Dennis was the best!), to the performers, to the wait staff - were all so friendly and accommodating. They helped to make the evening enjoyable and memorable. It was a great taste of Māori culture, I’d highly recommend this experience!

Absolutely amazing! Way better than anticipated even with all the rain that evening. Food was fantastic. Family owned and run and they certainly do their best to make sure you get the full experience.