Te Pa Tu
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Tamaki Maori Village is the most award-winning cultural attraction in New Zealand and is voted the 7th best experience in the world by Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice award.
Description
Te Pa Tu (formerly Tamaki Maori Village) is the only cultural experience in New Zealand, to win the Supreme New Zealand Tourism Award. In 2018 our Evening Experience was voted #7 Best Attraction in the world – Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award. We are the most award winning cultural experience in New Zealand.
Te Pa Tu shares Maori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 3.5-hours of celebration and feasting. Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pa (village) –blanketed by towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre.
Our events change with each season of the maramataka, the Maori lunar calendar.
Summer: Tu Te Ra - Across this lunar phase, the sun expresses optimal energy, the days are longer, and light nourishes the natural world.
Winter: Tu Te Ihi includes the time in the earth’s cycle when Matariki stars are high and bright in winter skies. Tu Te Ihi references the energy and passion stirred by the Matariki cluster and the promise they herald.
Map & Directions
1072 State Highway 5, Tumunui , Rotorua, 3073, New Zealand
Directions
Te Pa Tu is located 12km South of Rotorua 1072 State Highway 5, Tumunui, 3073.
Return transport is provided from Te Pa Tu Gathering Place - 1220 Hinemaru St, Rotorua 3010
Cancellation Policy
TE PA TU Terms
1. Waka - Transport, you must be staying at the pickup point chosen.
If not, select TE PĀ TŪ GATHERING PLACE, 1220 HINEMARU STREET, ROTORUA. From 5pm there is plenty of roadside parking and it is free. Failing to meet our driver at the confirmed pickup time, may result in having to organise your own transport to our venue.
2. Kai - Cuisine, given the nature of our Māori kai & crafted menu's we are unable to cater to all dietaries.
We can meet, gluten free requirements, but are not a coeliac approved kitchen. Vegetarian requests, but unable to cater to vegan or strict vegetarian diets. Some nut allergies, but not severe where it is life threatening and cross contamination occurs.
Notice for special dietaries is required 24hrs prior to arrival
3. Cancellation Policy:
On the Day of Booking: 0% refund.
One Day (24 hours) Before Booking: 50% refund if cancelled by 12:00 pm.
Two Days (48 hours) Before Booking: 100% refund if cancelled by 12:00 pm.
Refunds exclude booking and bank fees.
4. Event Rescheduling/Cancellation:
TE PĀ TŪ may reschedule or cancel events due to insufficient attendance.
Full refund, including fees, for guests unable to attend rescheduled events.
TE PĀ TŪ operates a cashless site. All major credit/debit cards are accept for bar purchases.
Dress is casual, comfortable and warm. Please check the weather forecast and if it says rain, please dress accordingly.