Performing Arts

Unforgettable experiences where the theatre brings tribal and historical stories of Rotorua to life in an entertaining yet eductional way. A lighter more humorous touch to traditional Maori culture. A Kiwiana Roast Buffet is offered and during your dinner you will learn the secret of 'the kumara' which tells the origin of the Maori people

Tamaki Maori Village, South Pacific’s gateway to the world of ancient Maori and proud warriors. Journey back in time to a Pre-European lifestyle experience of customs and traditions. Enjoy the night’s festivities with us as you are treated to a banquet of succulent foods cooked the traditional Maori way, rediscover the Maori village as it comes alive to the sound and activities of tribal songs, dances, myths and legends and browse throughout the largest after hours tribal market place in Rotorua.

Spend an evening with us and share the warmth, the emotion, the spirituality that is Maori. From the deeply moving Karanga and Powhiri (traditional welcome) to the Waiata and Haka (singing and dance) to the magnificent Hangi (wood-fired earth oven feast), it is our pleasure to invite you into our home - our Marae - to enjoy Maori Culture, humour and great feasting.

An evening at Mitai will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture leaving you amazed and in awe. Enter the world of Mitai. Be enthralled by the natural bush setting, 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.

Matariki (winner of the Cultural Experience category at the 1997 NZ Tourism Awards) is a Rotorua based partnership which promotes and delivers Maori Cultural entertainment, experiences and services by way of: wero, karanga, powhiri, whaikorero, waiata, action songs, poi, stick games and haka. Matariki is contracted to the Royal Lakeside Novotel Rotorua Hotel to provide the nightly Hangi and Concert experience. Matariki also delivers the daily midday cultural performances at Te Puia under the name Te Kunenga o Rotowhio.

Rotorua's only Maori themed accommodation provider!...Family owned and Operated, a Hotel that is affordable, friendly and caters to all budgets. The hotel, which has stayed true to it inspiring beginnings, continues to fascinate overseas and domestic travelers with an ambience not found in other hotels. The legendary story of the four canoes, which the hotel is inspired by, is proudly displayed in the reception area. The only hotel in New Zealand to build its own a traditional Wharenui (Maori Meeting House) for conference and Maori Concerts. The Hotel consits of 66 units in total, 49 Hotel and 17 Motels units. It also has 2 x outdoor swimming pools (heated in winter) and 1 private mineral pools. Four Canoes legendary Restaurant is open daily for breakfast. lunch and dinner all served as buffet menus.