Mitere Mitai Combo experience
Rotorua, New Zealand
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Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 5 hours
A comprehensive personalised 1 hour encounter through Ohinemutu Village – educated in protocols and history while absorbing the landmarks of this region. View the majestic Tamatekapua Meeting House and St Faiths Church; learn about the customs, protocols, and legends. Following this experience visit Mitai Maori Village for a 3 hour authentic cultural evening; witness warriors paddling an ancient canoe, rich and powerful cultural performance and dine on a succulent earth cooked Hangi. Participate in a guided walk to view the sacred fresh water spring and glow worms. Minimal 2 people required.
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A comprehensive personalised 1 hour encounter through Ohinemutu Village – educated in protocols and history while absorbing the landmarks of this region. View the majestic Tamatekapua Meeting House and St Faiths Church; learn about the customs, protocols, and legends. Following this experience visit Mitai Maori Village for a 3 hour authentic cultural evening; witness warriors paddling an ancient canoe, rich and powerful cultural performance and dine on a succulent earth cooked Hangi. Participate in a guided walk to view the sacred fresh water spring and glow worms. Minimal 2 people required.This journey begins where our friendly Maori host will collect guests from their selected accommodation within Rotorua between 3:30pm - 3:55pm and will be escorted to their first destination the historic Ohinemutu Village which is situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua. Here the guests will be invited to the sacred village of Ohinemutu to learn first hand about the customs, protocols, history and legends of this significant region.
Guests have the opportunity to ask intimate questions about us as a Maori, but more importantly they are able to learn how the past influences our future as modern Maori in society today.
View the majestic Tamatekapua Meeting House and the St Faiths Church which is rich in history,
Following on from this 1 hour interactive experience at Ohinemutu Village guests will depart for Mitai Maori Village nestled at the foot of our sacred mountain “Ngongotaha”.
Mitai Maori Village will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture leaving you amazed and in awe. The Mitai family is proud to have created a sacred and spiritual place that offers you an authentic indigenous cultural experience like no other. The evening is guaranteed to leave you enthralled by the fascinating Maori Culture.
Upon arrival to Mitai Maori Village you will learn the basic guidelines of entering such a sacred place.
Authentic: Enter the world of Mitai and be enthralled by the natural bush setting, and learn of the past times and history of this significant area which once was occupied and flourished in villages.
See warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and don’t miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat. Marvel at the crystal clear water full of eels and trout flowing directly from the earth at the sacred “Fairy Spring”.
Entertaining: Be captivated by songs, dances and games in a rich powerful entertaining cultural concert, complete with the spine tingling “Haka” Maori war dance.
Educational: View the uplifting of the hangi from the earth cooked oven (Hangi Pit) in the ground and learn the preparation and contents of the traditional hangi. Learn the art of Ta Moko (tattoo), Maori customs, Musical instrument, Poi dance (Ball on the end of a string), Carving, Flora and fauna and the medicinal uses and learn of our glow worm and the sacred freshwater spring.
Dining: The authentic hangi dinner includes a hot selection of succulent New Zealand meats and poultry, delicious vegetables and fresh salads, topped off with tempting dessert buffet style. Full bar facilities are available.
Your journey ends when you arrive back at your accommodation at 8:30pm.
Guests have the opportunity to ask intimate questions about us as a Maori, but more importantly they are able to learn how the past influences our future as modern Maori in society today.
View the majestic Tamatekapua Meeting House and the St Faiths Church which is rich in history,
Following on from this 1 hour interactive experience at Ohinemutu Village guests will depart for Mitai Maori Village nestled at the foot of our sacred mountain “Ngongotaha”.
Mitai Maori Village will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture leaving you amazed and in awe. The Mitai family is proud to have created a sacred and spiritual place that offers you an authentic indigenous cultural experience like no other. The evening is guaranteed to leave you enthralled by the fascinating Maori Culture.
Upon arrival to Mitai Maori Village you will learn the basic guidelines of entering such a sacred place.
Authentic: Enter the world of Mitai and be enthralled by the natural bush setting, and learn of the past times and history of this significant area which once was occupied and flourished in villages.
See warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and don’t miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat. Marvel at the crystal clear water full of eels and trout flowing directly from the earth at the sacred “Fairy Spring”.
Entertaining: Be captivated by songs, dances and games in a rich powerful entertaining cultural concert, complete with the spine tingling “Haka” Maori war dance.
Educational: View the uplifting of the hangi from the earth cooked oven (Hangi Pit) in the ground and learn the preparation and contents of the traditional hangi. Learn the art of Ta Moko (tattoo), Maori customs, Musical instrument, Poi dance (Ball on the end of a string), Carving, Flora and fauna and the medicinal uses and learn of our glow worm and the sacred freshwater spring.
Dining: The authentic hangi dinner includes a hot selection of succulent New Zealand meats and poultry, delicious vegetables and fresh salads, topped off with tempting dessert buffet style. Full bar facilities are available.
Your journey ends when you arrive back at your accommodation at 8:30pm.
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