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Maori Culture

New Zealand's Maori culture is unique to New Zealand - Aotearoa - Land of the Long White Cloud. Experience and sometimes participate in the tradition of our country's indigenous people including concerts, a hangi, NZ tribal arts and crafts and even visit a Marae (meeting place). Select a New Zealand Maori culture attractions and activities Web site listing from the comprehensive list below or search by region.
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  • 5 STAR ATTRACTIONS - Rotorua

    Rotorua 5 Star Attractions represents the best of Rotorua. All the attractions are Qualmark rated. Assuring you are visiting quality attractions. With one easy booking, the Rotorua 5 Star Attraction Pass enables you to visit the Rotorua 5 Star attractions. This fantastic combo is available as a self-drive package...(more)

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    +64 7 343 1732
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    0800 5 STAR (only within NZ)
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    1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua, New Zealand
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  • AUCKLAND MUSEUM - Auckland

    Nowhere else can you so quickly and compellingly be introduced to the people of the Pacific and New Zealand, and the remarkable flora, fauna and geography of our unique islands. Priceless Maori treasures including a waka taua (war canoe) from the 1830s. Maori cultural performances three times daily. Open daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm...(more)

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    +64 9 306 7067
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    Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
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  • CLENDON HOUSE - Rawene

    Step back in time and explore the home of one of Northland's most prominent historical figures—James Reddy Clendon, a trader, witness to the Treaty of Waitangi, Magistrate and New Zealand's first US Consul. Crammed with historic treasures belonging to the Clendon family, Clendon House is a heritage goldmine and is a stunning piece of early New Zealand heritage...(more)

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    +64 9 405 7874
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    8 Clendon Esplanade, Rawene, Northland, New Zealand
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  • HELL'S GATE AND WAI ORA SPA - Rotorua

    Rotorua's spectacular geothermal reserve and mud spa complex. Treasured by Maori as a place of healing and revitalisation for more than 700 years. The special muds and sulphurous waters have been guarded for centuries by Kaitiaki, Wai Ora (guardian warrior) after whom the spa is named. New Zealand's only Maori owned geothermal reserve...(more)

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    +64 7 345 3151
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    State Highway 30, Tikitere, Rotorua, New Zealand
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  • KEMP HOUSE - Kerikeri

    Enjoy a tour of New Zealand's oldest building including a range of furniture and personal items owned by the missionary families who lived here. Nestled in the shadow of Hongi Hika's Kororipo Pa, Kemp House is the sole survivor of the 1820s Musket Wars and a place of fascinating stories told by our knowledgeable Historic Places Trust Guides...(more)

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    +64 9 407 9236
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    246 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri, Northland, New Zealand
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  • KO TANE - Maori Cultural Experience - Christchurch

    Come and discover Tane Mahuta the Maori god of the forest. Discover a people and culture who live in harmony with nature. Ko Tane is a Maori cultural experience located at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Tours include a Powhiri (traditional Maori welcome), cultural performance and entertainment, Maori village and nature tour, Taste New Zealand dinner and a wildlife night tour...(more)

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    +64 3 359 6226
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    Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and Restaurant, 60 Hussey Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
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  • MAORI TOURS - Kaikoura

    Prepare to be entertained and enlightened when you join our family for a half-day tour, full of the spirit of age old knowledge, yet entirely of today. Visit our special places for storytelling; explore bush walkways to discover traditional plant uses, try weaving and much more. Gain deep understanding of Maori spirituality and connections with the natural world...(more)

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    +64 3 319 5567
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  • MITAI MAORI VILLAGE - Rotorua

    A sacred place – a spiritual place. An evening with Mitai will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture. Enjoy a traditional hangi meal. See warriors in traditional dress paddling a waka (ancient war canoe). Home of the sacred Rainbow Spring and glow worms. Five minutes from the CBD. Nau Mai Haere Mai...(more)

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    +64 7 343 9132
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    0800 938 464 (only within NZ)
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    192 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua, New Zealand
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  • MOTUTI MARAE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE - Hokianga, Northland

    Visit Motuti nestled in the beautiful Hokianga Harbour. Learn our history from the remarkable carvings and tukutuku (tapestry) panels. Stay the night on our Marae with locals or come for the day. Learn to weave flax, make poi, perform the haka, sing our waiata (songs) and carve a simple taonga (treasure) or stroll along our mangrove estuary broadwalk...(more)

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    +64 9 4052 660
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    318 Motuti Rd, Motuti, RD2 Kohukohu, Hokianga, Northland, New Zealand
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  • POUNAMU LODGE - Rotorua

    Kia ora and welcome. We invite you to our ancestral lands. Enjoy the wonder and majesty of our mountain and sacred Lake Tarawera. 15 minutes from Rotorua. Enjoy the finest in exclusive small lodge accommodation, with stunning lake and native forest views. Comfort, quality, exclusiveness, environment and cultural heritage are our gifts to you...(more)

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    +64 7 362 8428
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    +64 27 281 0757
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    51 Spencer Rd, RD 5, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua, New Zealand
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  • SCENIC PACIFIC - Auckland

    Half-day and full-day tours of the Auckland area or tour to Maori heartland, Rotorua. Visit the Bay of Islands, rich in New Zealand pioneering history. 60 deluxe coach tours from two of New Zealand's top coach tour companies. Spectacular tours of Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Waitomo Caves, Bay of Islands, Christchurch, Queenstown, Mt Cook, Milford Sound and West Coast Glaciers...(more)

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    +64 3 359 3999
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    0800 500 388 (only within NZ)
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    PO Box 14037, Christchurch, New Zealand
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  • SPIRIT OF THE RIVER JET - Wanganui

    Brent and Claire Firmin, your hosts, offer you a complete experience on the Whanganui Awa (River) including jetboating from our family marae Pungarehu, bush walking, culture, history, great food, trips to the Bridge to Nowhere, tours to the Flying Fox; all in the Whanganui National Park. Customized experiences are available, offering a unique insight into this region. Enjoy...(more)

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    +64 6 342 5572
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    0800 538 8687 (only within NZ)
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    1018 Parapara Road, SH 4, RD 3 Upokongaro, Wanganui, New Zealand
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  • TAMAKI HERITAGE VILLAGE - Christchurch

    "The Chronicles of Uitara—Lost in our own Land". Musket Wars have gripped the country, new leaders have risen, a nation is divided, a people have fallen. Old villages abandoned, Maori migrate to early pioneering towns. Trams, old steam train, historic buildings fill amazing sets. Based on a true story, amazing re-enactment. Traditional song, dance and dinner banquet... nightly...(more)

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    +64 3 366 7333
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    0508 TAMAKI (only within NZ)
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    Christchurch, New Zealand
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  • TAMAKI MAORI VILLAGE - Rotorua

    "The Chronicles of Uitara—Journey of Ages" A time before European influence, tribes are created, warfare is rife... A pre-European village set within an ancient forest. The arts of a warrior are learnt, the means of survival taught. Based on a true story, amazing re-enactment. Traditional song, dance and Hangi feast of farewell to a great warrior... nightly...(more)

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    +64 7 349 2999
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    0508 TAMAKI (only within NZ)
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    Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, New Zealand
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  • TE PUIA - Rotorua

    Like the pictures of a book, arts and crafts are the pages of the Maori culture. It's how stories were told and passed down through generations, how traditions and genealogy were preserved. I give this knowledge freely. I give it to you for nothing. Do the same when your time comes to teach...(more)

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    +64 7 348 9047
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    Rotorua, New Zealand
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  • WHAKAREWAREWA - THE LIVING THERMAL VILLAGE - Rotorua

    Welcome to our home. For over 300 years our people have lived here utilising the geothermal wonders to create a unique cultural way of life. Meet our guides, see sites of significance, interact with our craft people (eg, weaving, tattoo); enjoy our daytime cultural shows and hangi meals and explore our walking tracks...(more)

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    +64 7 349 3463
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    17 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, New Zealand
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