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Experience Te Pa Tu, a 3.5 hour Maori cultural feast of song, tradition, and seasonal kai in a stunning forest village. Celebrate Matariki in winter with Tu Te Ihi, honouring ancestors under the Pleiades, or embrace the summer harvest with Tu Te Ra, a tribute to light, abundance, and storytelling.
Step into the world of Te Pa Tu, where Maori culture, tradition, and seasonal kai (cuisine) come alive in a breathtaking forest village. Under towering Tawa trees and the glow of bonfires, immerse yourself in a 3.5 hour evening of storytelling, song, and ritual. Begin with kai horotai (indigenous canapes), followed by a torchlit walk to a lavish four-course Maori fusion feast, where traditional hangi meets modern flavours. Each season offers a unique experience guided by the maramataka, the Maori lunar calendar. In winter, Tu Te Ihi celebrates Matariki, honouring ancestors under the Pleiades stars. In summer, Tu Te Ra welcomes the season of abundance, exploring ancient traditions of warfare, peace, and harvest. Whichever time of year you visit, Te Pa Tu promises an unforgettable cultural journey woven with rich history, delicious food, and heartfelt connection.
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This is an indoor and outdoor experience, therefore dress for the weather.
This experience takes place in Rotorua.
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