Maori Culture

Waitangi Treaty Grounds   (www.waitangi.net.nz)  

Overlooking the Bay of Islands, this site is a significant historic site that is central to the life of the nation and special to all New Zealanders.

Creative Tourism New Zealand   (www.creativetourism.co.nz)  

Offers visitors a wide variety of hands-on creative workshops that reflect New Zealand’s diverse culture, in art, Maori culture and cuisine.

Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa   (www.hellsgate.co.nz)  

A thermal Waiora health water spa mud bath and maori culture experience, located in Rotorua.

Te Puia   (www.tepuia.com)  

A Maori culture and geothermal visitor experience in Rotorua.

Mitai   (www.mitai.co.nz)  

Visit the Maori cultural world of Mitai, an ancestral village where you can learn about ancient Maori customs and traditions.

Tribal Lights   (www.triballights.co.nz)  

Enjoy a show and hangi at the Rotorua Tribal Lights tourist attraction. This cultural experience is hands-on and lets you learn a haka and watch re-enacted local stories on the stage, bringing them to life in an intimate setting.

Whanganui River Guides   (www.whanganuiriverguides.co.nz)  

Based in Taumarunui, beside the upper reaches of the beautiful waters of the Whanganui river, they offer an authentic Maori cultural experience. You will travel by Waka (canoe), hearing the history and stories of the river.

Whakarewarewa : The Thermal Village   (www.whakarewarewa.com)  

Visit an authentic Maori village, set amidst a landscape of geysers, hot thermal springs and bubbling mud pools. Experience traditional song and dance, during their twice daily cultural performances.

Culture North   (www.culturenorth.co.nz)  

Providing authentic Maori cultural experiences in the Bay of Islands. The Treaty of Waitangi Night Show is an evening production held on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, combining Maori culture and live drama.

Ko Tāne   (www.kotane.co.nz)  

An authentic Maori cultural experience at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, in Christchurch. You will be greeted with a traditional powhiri, treated to a cultural performance and given the chance to explore a Maori village and wildlife reserve.

Tapu Te Ranga Marae   (www.taputeranga.maori.nz)  

Tapu Te Ranga Marae is a living Marae. It is the home of Bruce Stewart, his family and their descendants and anyone else who desires to live in a sharing way. The Marae is listed as a Heritage site.

Maori in Tourism Rotorua   (www.nzmaoritourism.com/)  

Welcome to the Maori in Tourism Rotorua website, where the spiritual and cultural aspects of Maori Culture meet the world and its international community.

Wairakei Terraces   (www.wairakeiterraces.co.nz)  

Experience an evening of Maori culture, with traditional welcome (Powhiri), a challenge (Wero), speeches (Whai Korero) and song (Waiata). Tour the silica Wairakei terraces of blues, pinks and whites and the living Maori Village.

Waitaha Cultural Council   (www.waitahaculturalcouncil.co.nz)  

A strong cultural group and actively hosts Maori performing arts festivals in the Canterbury region. Kapa Haka is a uniquely Maori performing art in which dancing, singing, expression and movement share customs and tell ancient stories.

Tamaki Maori Village   (www.maoriculture.co.nz)  

Journey back in time to a Pre-European lifestyle experience of customs and traditions in this Maori village, located in Rotorua.

New Zealand Maori Tourism Society   (www.newzealand.maori.nz)  

A collective of Maori tourism operators and businesses.

Mana Adventures   (www.manaadventures.co.nz)  

A Rotorua company offing the chance to experience first hand the practices and traditions of a bygone era as well as experience historical, traditional and cultural values.

Pounamu Ventures   (www.kapahaka.co.nz)  

Specialises in Maori cultural performances and cultural tours, both within New Zealand and overseas.

Koriniti Marae   (www.koriniti.com)  

Koriniti is located on the banks of the Whanganui River about 40km from the city of Wanganui. Visit the marae for walks, weaving, river cruises, a whare visit, and to hear the stories of the region.

Whirinaki   (www.whirinakirainforest.info)  

One of the world's most precious rain forests in Te Urewera. Offering tramping, walking, nature, Maori hospitality and culture.