Reasons We Loved Our Tamaki Maori Village Experience

In this guide, we share with you our thoughts based on our personal experience visiting the Tamaki Maori Village in New Zealand.

Sharing of Maori Culture

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Greeted With The Fierce Warrior Spirit

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Serene Atmosphere

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We Tried A Traditional Hangi Buffet Feast

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LEARN ABOUT MAORI CULTURE AT TE PĀ TŪ (TAMAKI MAORI VILLAGE), ROTORUA

Tamaki Maori culture has, in some ways, shaped New Zealand’s cultural landscape. While ancient traditions are no longer practiced aside from tourism value, the traditions and customs have continued to be past down through generations.

One of the best ways to experience authentic and historic Maori culture is at the Te Pā Tū (Previously Tamaki Māori Village) in Rotorua, which was founded in 1989 by two Maori Tamaki brothers, who serve as a gateway to experience the essence of Maori heritage.