Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa — The Living Māori Village

4.6 (38 verified reviews)

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About This Experience

Enjoy the melodious harmonies of the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao people as they serenade you with song & dance unique to our people, telling stories of our ancestors, history and traditions.

Highlights

The lowest-priced Māori cultural experience in Rotorua at $21
Performed by Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao — the people who actually live in the village
Song and dance unique to this hapū, telling their own ancestors' stories
30 to 40 minutes, so it fits into an afternoon without taking it over
All areas and surfaces at the venue are stated to be wheelchair accessible

What's Included

✓ Cultural Performance

Not Included

Guided Tour &/or Geothermal Trails

Good to Know & Caveats

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Meeting Point

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, 17 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, 3010, Rotorua, New Zealand

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.6/5 by 38 verified Viator travelers.

Fabulous to see the cultural performance and the exquisite natural environment. The hot pools and mud pools were an absolute fascination and incredible experience.
— Tania_O, Apr 202

Great place, we thought the guide John was the best guide we have had in New Zealand the village in well worth visiting
— Peter_j, Mar 202

Very enjoyable experience with the Māori women & men singing and dressed in traditional Māori clothing.
— Margaret_j, Sep 202

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this include the village tour?

No. The guided tour and the geothermal trails are explicitly excluded from this ticket — it is the performance only. Add the guided tour for $33, or take the combo if you want the trails too.

Is it a real performance or a tourist show?

It is performed by Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao, the hapū who live in the village, and the waiata and stories are their own rather than a generic repertoire. That is the distinction people mean when they ask this.

How long is it?

Between 30 and 40 minutes — the shortest experience on this site, and the only one that fits into a gap in the day.

Where is it?

Whakarewarewa — The Living Maori Village, 17 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010. Note this is a different entrance from Te Puia, which is on Hemo Road.

Is it suitable for small children?

Yes — it is short, seated and indoors, infants can travel in a pram or sit on an adult's lap, and the whole venue is wheelchair accessible.