Experience our culture firsthand and learn more about what it means to be Maori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa.
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
TE PUIA
For many years, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (travelers) to discover the mystique of Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley.
THE ARTS VILLAGE
Vibrant, creative community where everyone who wants to participate in the arts, can. Come check us out
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.