Whakarewarewa Cultural Performance

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Watch as a traditional cultural performance brings Māori history and legends to life through the captivating song, dance, and storytelling...

Watch as a traditional cultural performance brings Māori history and legends to life through the captivating song, dance, and storytelling...

Highlights

  • Dive into our vibrant performing arts scene at Rotorua’s living Māori village
  • Enjoy traditional performances, including the renowned 'Haka', Poi, and Ti Rakau (stick)
  • Explore generational stories through expressive movements
  • Delve into a one-of-a-kind journey through Maori culture and heritage

Step into our world of performing arts with our daily Cultural Performance, a captivating showcase of Māori traditions. Be enthralled by our talented local performers as they bring to life the essence of our people through powerful song and dance, including the exhilarating and world-renowned ‘Haka’, graceful Poi, and rhythmic Ti Rakau (stick games).

A cultural performance at Whakarewarewa takes you on a unique journey through Māori history and legends passed down through generations. The Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people have a rich legacy of storytelling through song, movement, and dance, spanning over a century. Settle into our performance area and let us transport you through time with mesmerizing performances that bring to life the myths, legends, and traditions of our ancestors.

Adult $35.00
Child $20.00 (5 - 15 years)
Senior $31.00
Infant $0.00

Location

  • 17 Tryon St
  • Whakarewarewa
  • Rotorua 3010
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Performance Time: 12.30pm Daily

  • Child price applies to ages 5-15 years, entry is free for under 5's.

Available Bookings from 21 Nov to 4 Dec 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$35.00
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  • Senior$31.00
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  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$25.00
  • Child$20.00
  • Senior$31.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

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karenj27 from New Zealand wrote on 17 November 2025

Great experience

We booked this specifically for our visitors from the UK and they really enjoyed it. Good having the history explained to help understanding with the haka, actions and poi. Nice to see them being inclusive of the little boy who is obviously training in the native performances as well.

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Gus from New Zealand wrote on 17 November 2025

Great introduction to Maori culture

Acknowledging this is a commodification of Maori culture, it was a super nice and recommendable experience to take relatives coming from overseas for a short Aotearoa trip. Considering how limited our times were, this was just the right stuff to experience a flair of what Maori culture has to offer. I'm overall very happy.

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Anthony Dercola from United States wrote on 27 October 2025

Excellent experience!

Very well organized, passionate performers, and lots of information about the culture with great entertainment.

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Therese from New Zealand wrote on 06 October 2025

Great

Very enjoyable show

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Claire from New Zealand wrote on 23 September 2025

Great performance!

A great performance - my 4 year old was entranced the whole time! Great energy and enthusiam from the performers, loved every minute :)

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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