Mitai Maori Village Experience
Explore Mitai’s rich history and Maori culture as warriors paddle ancient canoes down the Wai-o-Whiro stream. Songs, dances, and stories unveil the area’s heritage and ancient way of life, deepening your understanding of the Maori people. Join us for a Maori fusion extravaganza, featuring a forest walk to witness illuminated glow worms and a fortified village (pā) by the stream.
Savor a hāngī feast, prepared in an earth oven dug 1-2m deep, with meat, chicken, kumara, and more. The kai is placed on hot stones, covered, and slow-cooked for 3–4 hours, infusing it with earthy flavors. Come experience the flavors of the Great Ocean of Kiwa on this unforgettable journey.
Inclusions
Package: Mitai Cultural Evening Experience (Self-Drive)
What’s included
- Welcoming ceremony
- View the unveiling of traditional hangi meal
- Witness warriors paddling Māori canoes down Wai-o-Whiro stream
- Cultural performance
- Full buffet hangi dinner
- Questions & answers session
- Walk through nature to see ancient fortified village, learning about the old ways of living and the survival of our people
- See the natural resource of spring Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe
- Watch the forest light up as the glow worms appear in the night
- Umbrellas provided when raining
Not included
- Transport
Package: Mitai Cultural Evening Experience (With Pick Up)
What’s included
Round-trip transfers
Welcoming ceremony
View the unveiling of traditional hangi meal
Witness warriors paddling Māori canoes down Wai-o-Whiro stream
Cultural performance
Full buffet hangi dinner
Questions & answers session
Walk through nature to see ancient fortified village, learning about the old ways of living and the survival of our people
See the natural resource of spring Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe
Watch the forest light up as the glow worms appear in the night
Umbrellas provided when raining