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Rotorua Cultural Attraction, New Zealand

Tamaki Maori Village Introduction

Winner of New Zealand's Supreme Tourism Award and four times winner of the national heritage and cultural tourism awards.

The Tamaki experience begins with a journey back in time. Your driver/guide will lead you back to pre-European times with stories, history and protocols in preparation for the ceremonies to follow as you travel by coach to our village, set deep in the forest around 15 minutes South of Rotorua.

A traditional welcome ceremony signals entry in to the pre-European village. Huge crackling open fires in front of traditional whare (houses), the sound of ancient Maori instruments and the activities of the people of days gone by, create an palpable, electric atmosphere.

At the heart of this village, the meeting house, Rangiatea culture group offer a special glimpse of many of the traditions, performance, songs and history of the Maori people.

To top off this 3.5 hour evening experience, you will enjoy a traditionally-cooked feast from our earthen ovens and the lively entertainment and humour of your hosts, who will ultimately ensure your safe return home.

Operation Hours – Up to three shows per evening. Operates everyday excluding Christmas Day.

Inclusions:

• Pick up and drop off from selected central Rotorua
• Maori cultural performance and hangi dinner

The Realm of Tane

Tourism award winning Tamaki Maori Village is proud to present this powerful new chapter within New Zealand's heritage story: The Realm of Tane.

This is a one hour daytime all weather experience. The Realm is a blend of guided tour, storytelling and character theatre that traces a young woman's journey to connect with her heritage, her ancestors, their values, their stories, their choices and their struggles.

It is a powerful story. A careful use of technology helps visitors move through the different time periods. They also move physically across five different spaces including an indoor native garden, cave, meeting house and theatre. Also, guests get to sample and taste a number of native plants and relishes on the way.

The experience has been developed within what was previously home to the Water Organ and Orchid Gardens, now known as the Realm of Tane complex.

Location – 1220 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua.

Operation Hours – 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Operates everyday excluding Christmas Day.

Inclusions:

• Guided tour and sample native plants and relishes

For further information about our New Zealand native culture experience, please contact us or visit our Rotorua cultural attraction Web site.

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