Te Pā Tū

“We had the pleasure of exploring this event on March 14th. It started with us getting picked up from our resort. No driving for us. Our driver was so kind. I can’t explain how deeply this touched me. The family was so amazing, and the watching them perform rituals was so touching. You got to be involved, and they truly taught you. We got to do a Hakka with them. After we learned a whole lot we moved over to the next building for dinner. There was so many different foods on the table, and you are sitting with many others that are there. I enjoy meeting all the new people. I’ve seen people complain about not enough food on the table but, all you have to do is ask for more. They are so happy to feed you. Do yourself a favor, and check this out. It helps you understand the cultures that are all around you in NZ! I’ll never forget this experience.”

“This was an incredibly impressive and educational experience. The welcoming ceremony was truly special, and then there were four learning houses where you could delve into different aspects of Maori culture. Afterward, they performed a fantastic show featuring traditional dances and music in the haka. And to top it off, there was a delicious dinner for the rest of the evening. While I do recognise that it’s a bit pricey, I feel like this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. One thing to note, though, is that the average age is quite high, which might be a downside for some. I understand that this is likely due to the steep price for the overall experience, but doing the haka with a group of older people felt quite different from doing it with people of the same age group.”

“Really interesting look into the culture of the Maori. Everyone here is family, and they treat their guests as such. They go into detail regarding different aspects of their traditional lifestyles, and do a great job of getting people involved. They sing, dance, perform the traditional haka, and even get the crowd to join. The food is the cherry on top of a fantastic experience. Once you get there, pay your respects, and enter the compound, they are giving you food. You WILL get your fill here... they will ensure that. If you have ANY interest in the culture, this is certainly a must do experience!”

“What an incredible experience! From the welcoming ceremony to the end we had the most amazing time learning more about Maori culture. The guides were so friendly and knowledgeable and make the experience so fun, including games and other interactive activities. And the hangi feast - AMAZING! So much food and everything was delicious.”