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Maori Culture in Rotorua
Rotorua is the Heartland of Maori culture and the spirit and heritage of local Maori enriches the region as
surely as the geothermal activity enlivens it. Ngati Whakaue, the name of the local tribe, arrived in Aoteroa
New Zealand, aboard the waka (canoe), Te Arawa. The people are often called Te Arawa, for the name of the mighty
waka that brought Tamatekapua, the leader of the tribe, and his people to Ohinemutu on the bank of Lake Rotorua.
Note: Te Arawa is often used to describe the extended tribe descended from Tamatekapua. Ngati Whakaue is just
one of these.
The hospitality and generosity of the Ngati Whakaue people goes right back to early European visits when the
tribe became the very first guides to the magnificent natural wonders of their homeland. This warm and welcoming
attitude is alive in the local people today and Rotorua is a tourist destination with a tradition of expressive
joy and energy in sharing the rich culture and lush landscape.
There are ample opportunities to witness the deeply moving expressions of Maori Culture in Rotorua. Legends,
stories and history come to us through an abundance of creative medias; music, art, carvings, poi dancing and
the famous Haka.
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See a complete list of Rotorua Maori activities. This week's featured Maori cultural activities in Rotorua are: Featured Maori Cultural Activities |
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Attraction - Rotorua
Welcome to the Buried Village. Violent and unexpected, the volcanic eruption of Mount Tarawera was New Zealand's greatest natural disaster. It destroyed the eighth wonder of the world - the magnificent Pink and White Terraces. For more than four hours, rocks, ash and mud bombarded the peaceful village of Te Wairoa . Now nearly 120 years on, the excavated village offers a first hand insight into the devastation, chaos and mayhem that transpired on the night Mount Tarawera erupted. More... |
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Maori - Rotorua
Nau Mai, Haere Mai. Welcome to Te Puia, New Zealand's premier Maori culture and geothermal visitor experience. Te Puia offers you, through our people, our art and our many onsite experiences, an opportunity to sense our history and feel our living culture. You will also experience the wonders of Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, our foundation as New Zealand's most iconic tourist attraction. More... |
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Day Trips - Auckland - Starting from around NZ $230.00 per person
Explore New Zealand’s famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a one-way day trip from Auckland to Rotorua! Along the way, you’ll have morning tea in historic Rangiriri, stop in Ngaruawahia, ride a boat through the Glowworm Grotto, see the Karapito Dam and drive under the Fitzgerald Glade. More... |
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Jet Boating - Rotorua - Starting from around NZ $74.00 per person
For the ultimate adrenaline rush, jump on board a high-speed jet boat for a 30-minute, non-stop, blood-pumping experience. Traveling at top speeds throughthe North Island’s Lake Rotorua, you’ll pass by Mokoia Island, Sacred Island and the Sulphur Lake. More... |
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Multi-day Tours - Auckland - Starting from around NZ $1,200.00 per person
Discover the best attractions of the North Island on this 3-day trip from Auckland. See thousands of tiny glowworms on an underground boat ride at Waitomo Caves, explore the picturesque lakeside setting of Taupo and the amazing Huka Falls, and experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. More... |
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