Maori Culture

Rotorua has a wide range of ways for visitors and locals to experience Māori culture. Rotorua is steeped in Maori history and Rotorua has many locations of cultural and historical significance.

Māori Culture Rotorua

Rotorua is a hub for experiencing authentic Māori culture, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the traditions, stories, and art of the Māori people. From traditional feasts to cultural performances and historical tours, Rotorua provides a deep connection to the indigenous heritage of New Zealand.

If you are in Rotorua looking for Maori Culture, Art and History, see the information on Rotoruanz.info.

Featured Maori Culture Listings

MITAI MAORI VILLAGE

MITAI MAORI VILLAGE

Experience our culture firsthand and learn more about what it means to be Maori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa. 

TE PUIA

TE PUIA

For many years, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (travelers) to discover the mystique of Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley.

THE ARTS VILLAGE

THE ARTS VILLAGE

Vibrant, creative community where everyone who wants to participate in the arts, can. Come check us out

WHAKAREWAREWA

WHAKAREWAREWA VILLAGE

Insights about Maori culture and to see how we utilize natural geothermal marvels for cooking, bathing, and heating. 

Maori Culture Map

Māori Cultural Performances

Experience live Māori performances, including traditional haka dances, songs, and storytelling at local cultural centres and marae.

Guided Māori Tours

Explore Rotorua’s significant Māori sites with knowledgeable guides, learning about the history, customs, and legends that shape the region.

Traditional Māori Feasts (Hāngī)

Taste traditional Māori cuisine with a hāngī feast, where food is cooked in an earth oven, providing a unique cultural dining experience.

Māori Arts & Crafts

Discover Māori art and craftsmanship, including carving, weaving, and pottery, in Rotorua’s galleries, workshops, and cultural exhibitions.