Te Puia: Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience - Haka + Dinner
Rotorua
Enjoy an evening of culture and connection at Te Puia with a cultural performance, hāngī buffet dinner and hot chocolate near Pōhutu Geyser.
Maori Cultural Performance and Hāngī Dinner at Te Puia, Rotorua
This 2 hour 45 minute evening experience at Te Puia in Rotorua suits all ages who want to explore Māori culture through performance and traditional food.
Highlights
- Taste an authentic Māori dinner prepared in the traditional hāngī style
- Watch a cultural performance featuring traditional storytelling including pōhiri, waiata, mōteatea, poi, and haka
- Enjoy a hot chocolate beside Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere
Description
Begin your evening at Te Aronui a Rua, a carved Māori meeting house, where a 30-minute cultural welcome and performance introduces you to Māori song, chant, and dance traditions.
Afterwards, take a short walk to Pōhutu Geyser to experience Rotorua’s geothermal activity while sipping hot chocolate.
The evening concludes with a hāngī buffet dinner at Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, overlooking geothermal landscapes. The meal includes traditionally cooked meats and vegetables, kai moana (seafood), freshly sourced produce, and a selection of desserts.
Includes
- Entrance ticket to Te Puia
- Hāngī buffet dinner
- 30-minute cultural welcome and performance
- Hot chocolate beside Pōhutu Geyser
Excludes
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Important Information
- Infants under 4 years enter free
- Vegetarian and gluten-free dinner options available — advise dietary requirements when booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18; wine, beer, juices, tea, and coffee are available to purchase
- This experience is wheelchair accessible — notify at booking if assistance is needed
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund.
For the best experience, dress for the weather and book in advance to secure your preferred date and dietary options.
