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The Maori are noted for their beautiful singing voices and multi-part lyrical harmonies, the graceful poi dances of the women and the war challenge hakas of the men. Northland and Rotorua will provide you with the best opportunities to view their cultural shows, from traditional performances to sound and light extravaganzas which combine the best of traditional and modern ethos, and to sample their regional cooking styles. But to experience the mystique of Aotearoa from a Maori perspective, tours with local Maori, who’ll explain their spiritual and mythological connections to the land, often told by way of stories and song, will touch a world far removed from everyday life.

Maori Cultural Experiences in New Zealand

Hokianga Harbour:
Footprints Waipoua +64 9 405 8207
Visit Waipoua Forest with a Maori guide. Hear the stories and legends of the forest and see some of the largest remaining Kauri Trees. Twilight Encounter.

Bay of Islands:
- Taiamai Tours    +64 9 405 9990
  Waka (Traditional Maori 50 ft war canoe) experience on the tidal   estuaries of the Waitangi River. Learn traditional paddle   techniques, Waka manoeuvres, chants and Haka.
  Departing from the Waitangi Bridge 10am, 1pm (October–April).
- Rewa’s Village    +64 9 407 6494
A full scale reconstruction of a Maori village offers an insight into   pre-European Maori lifestyle, Kerikeri Basin.
- Culture North Cultural Experiences    +64 9 402 5990
  Performances ranging from the 15 minute audio-visual   presentation to the flagship Culture North Sound and Light Show.   Tours run regularly through the day during the summer at the   Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Open 9am-7pm daily (9am-5pm in the   off-season) -- 1 Tau Henare Drive, Paihia.

Rotorua
- Tamaki Heritage Experiences    +64 7 346 2823
  Step into a traditional Maori village, deep within an ancient Tawa   Forest. Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, powerful   cultural performance, storytelling & hangi feasting as we relive   significant events within our Pre-European history.
  1220 Hinemaru Street.
- Mitai Maori Village    +64 7 343 9132
  Introduction to Maori culture in a natural bush setting. Mitai Maori   Village Visit or Beauty by Night (each incl. Hangi Meal)
196 Fairy Springs Road.
- Te Puia    +64 7 348 9047
  Offers a range of Maori culture & Whakarewarewa Geothermal   guided experiences -- Hemo Road.
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa    +64 7 345 3151
  Thermal park, mud pools, hot springs, Maori culture, spa,   massage. -- State Highway 30, Tikitere.
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Village Tours    +64 7 349 3463
  Maori Village in thermal area offers guided tours, cultural   performances, hangi lunches.
  9a Tukiterangi Street More..

Tongariro National Park
- Pureorawalks    +64 21 042 2722
  Guided walking tours with Maori culture expert.
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Marlborough Sounds
- Myths & Legends Eco Tours +64 3 573 6901
Maori Family who operate personalized Eco-Tours on a 75 yr old Kauri planked classic launch. 1/2 day cruises, min. 2 persons.

Kaikoura
- Maori Tours Kaikoura    +64 3 319 5567
Gain insight and understanding of the Maori way of life. Half day   tour, departures at 9am and 1.30pm and lasts approx 3.5 hours.
  (Max. 10 guests) complimentary pickup from accommodation.

Christchurch
- Tamaki Heritage Experiences    +64 3 366 7333
  A re-enactment of an untold era of time, spread over 25 acres of   themed landscape - played out by more than 30 actors. Follow the   true story of one warrior family's endurance to survive the early   to late 1800's. Includes Hangi Feast.
  Shop 10-11, 111 Worcester Street, Cathedral Junction.
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- Ko Tane    +64 3 359 6226
  A glimpse into the way of life of the South Island Ngai Tahu Maori   people before the arrival of the Europeans, plus see the NZ Kiwi   bird at Willowbank. -- 60 Hussey Road, Harewood
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