• Whakarewarewa Cultural Performances

Cultural Performances

Experience more at Rotorua’s Iconic Living Maori village

 Take a glimpse into our world of performing arts while partaking in our daily 30 minute Cultural Performance.  Let our local performers serenade you with melodious song & dance pertaining to our people, including the fiery, world famous ‘Haka’, Poi & Ti Rakau (stick).

A once in a lifetime experience into Maori history & legends passed down through generations using song, hand, eye & body movements.

 

 

Whakarewarewa Village Cultural Performances

The Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people have a proud history of sharing their stories through song and dance spanning over a century.  Relax in our performance area as we take you on an historic journey using song & dance, stick games, hand, eye & body movements to tell our stories, myths & legends.

Performance Time: 12.30pm Daily (Show duration is 30 minutes)

Additional Performances – Please note we have additional performances at either 11.15am and/or 2.15pm on the following days: 
JANUARY – Saturday 3rd, Monday 5th, Sat 10th, Sunday 18th,Thur 22nd, Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th, Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th, Thursday 29th, Friday 30th & Saturday 31st.

FEBRUARY – Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th, Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th, Sunday 15th, Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Thursday 19th, Friday 20th, Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd, Monday 23rd, Thursday 26th, Friday 27th, Saturday 28th.

MARCH – Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th, Sunday 15th, Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th, Friday 20th, Thursday 26th, Saturday 28yh, Sunday 29th.

APRIL – Monday 6th, Thursday 9th, Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th.

MAY – Tuesday 5th

Health and Safety: Please note that all visitors to our Village will be notified of any NZ Health Department processes and procedure in relation to Covid-19 best-practice guidelines and anyone who breaches these guidelines will be asked to immediately leave the Village property.

PRICES:

  • Adult$35.00
  • Child (5-15 yr.) $20.00
  • Senior (Gold Card) $31.50
  • Family (2 adults & up to 4 children aged 5-15 years) $99.00
  • Infant (under 5 yrs) FREE.

ENTRY: 17 Tryon St. Rotorua. Phone: 07 349 3463

CAUTION: Follow ALL public Covid regulations and KEEP to the Identified walkways at All times. Maximum 120pax per performance.

CANCELLATION: 100% Guaranteed if cancelled within 24 hours of arrival date, 25% fee charged if not.

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  • We had an incredible experience on the tour - would highly recommend it if you're in Rotorua. Our guide Daniel was warm, funny & knowledgeable. The small group size meant we could move around easily & hear everything clearly. A very unique experience, very grateful to have been able to do it.
    Sarah Breen – May 2025 via Google
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  • This was an amazing place and our guide was excellent. Only wish we had more time here. Needs to be one your list of must does in Rotorua.
    David Adair – 07/2025 – via Google
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  • Great people, great tour, great food, totally worth doing if you are anywhere nearby.
    David Baldwin – via Google
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Whakarewarewa - The Living Māori Village

Opening Hours

Admissions open daily 8.30 am to 3.30 pm
Closed: Christmas Eve, 24th December &
Christmas Day, 25th December

First Village Tour departs at 9.00am
Last Village Tour departs at 3.00pm
Last Geothermal Trails entry at 3.15pm
There is no access to the Village without
a guide and is closed to the public from 4.00pm each day.

Visit Us

17 Tryon Street,
Rotorua, New Zealand
07 349 3463
bookings at whakarewarewa dot com
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