Winners of both the Tourism Excellence Award (Small – Medium Business) and Visitor Experience Award at the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2024.

Te Pā Tū offers 3.5 hour evening experiences that change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) - its towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre. Traditional hāngi joins seasonal Māori delicacies prepared with fusion cooking techniques.Cultural knowledge unique to each season is shared through rituals, songs, stories across the evening as is local, seasonal kai (food) - plentiful and delicious. Kai horotai (indigenous canapes) are followed by a torch lit walk to a lavish 4-course Māori fusion feast.

Tū Te Rā – Summer Harvest Celebration (October - April):

Tū Te Rā is a summer celebration, aligned with the maramataka – the Māori lunar calendar. This is a time when the sun expresses optimal energy, the days are longer, and light nourishes the natural world. Tū Te Rā celebrates the abundant harvest of this season, and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace in a feast of culture and cuisine.

Watch our Tū Te Rā video for a glimpse of your experience

Inclusions:

• 3.5 hours of performance, entertainment, and kai hākari (feasting) 
• Forest canapes
• Complimentary chef choice aperitif 
• Three course Māori-fusion feast
• Complimentary return transport from central Rotorua

Please note:

• TE PĀ TŪ is a cashless site, accepting all major credit and debit cards for additional bar purchases.

• Children welcome.

• Wheelchair and child buggy accessible.

Winners of both the Tourism Excellence Award (Small – Medium Business) and Visitor Experience Award at the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2024.

Te Pā Tū offers 3.5 hour evening experiences that change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) - its towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre. Traditional hāngi joins seasonal Māori delicacies prepared with fusion cooking techniques.Cultural knowledge unique to each season is shared through rituals, songs, stories across the evening as is local, seasonal kai (food) - plentiful and delicious. Kai horotai (indigenous canapes) are followed by a torch lit walk to a lavish 4-course Māori fusion feast.

Tū Te Rā – Summer Harvest Celebration:

Tū Te Rā is a summer celebration, aligned with the maramataka – the Māori lunar calendar. This is a time when the sun expresses optimal energy, the days are longer, and light nourishes the natural world. Tū Te Rā celebrates the abundant harvest of this season, and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace in a feast of culture and cuisine.

Watch our Tū Te Rā video for a glimpse of your experience

Inclusions:

• 3.5 hours of performance, entertainment, and kai hākari (feasting) 
• Forest canapes
• Complimentary chef choice aperitif 
• Three course Māori-fusion feast
• Complimentary return transport from central Rotorua

Please note:

• TE PĀ TŪ is a cashless site, accepting all major credit and debit cards for additional bar purchases.
• Children welcome.
• Wheelchair and child buggy accessible.

Winners of both the Māori Tourism Award and Resilience & Innovation Award at the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2023.

Te Pā Tū offers 3.5 hour evening experiences that change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) - its towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre. Traditional hāngi joins seasonal Māori delicacies prepared with fusion cooking techniques.Cultural knowledge unique to each season is shared through rituals, songs, stories across the evening as is local, seasonal kai (food) - plentiful and delicious. Kai horotai (indigenous canapes) are followed by a torch lit walk to a lavish 4-course Māori fusion feast.

Tū Te Rā – Summer Harvest Celebration:

Tū Te Rā is a summer celebration, aligned with the maramataka – the Māori lunar calendar. This is a time when the sun expresses optimal energy, the days are longer, and light nourishes the natural world. Tū Te Rā celebrates the abundant harvest of this season, and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace in a feast of culture and cuisine.

Watch our Tū Te Rā video for a glimpse of your experience

Inclusions:

• 3.5 hours of performance, entertainment, and kai hākari (feasting) 
• Forest canapes
• Complimentary chef choice aperitif 
• Three course Māori-fusion feast
• Complimentary return transport from central Rotorua

Please note:

• TE PĀ TŪ is a cashless site, accepting all major credit and debit cards for additional bar purchases.
• Children welcome.
• Wheelchair and child buggy accessible.

An exclusive immersive experience offered by Te Pā Tū, where the richness of te ao Māori unfolds through the senses. From the aroma of native botanicals, to the taste of traditionally inspired cuisine, Karaka weaves together storytelling, land, and legacy.

Your Kakara experience will be hosted by an elder, artist, chef, or kaihaka (haka performer), who will guide manuhiri (guests) in deepening their connection with the whenua (land), the wisdom of Māori tradition, and the kai (food) that nourishes both body and spirit.

Inclusions:

• Private transfer ex Rotorua or Taupō
• Haka pōhiri (welcome ceremony) in the summer
• Ahi tuku (fire ceremony) across winter
• A personal cultural expert host
• Forest kai horotai (canapes)
• Private four-course degustation hākari (feast)
• Wine or non-alcoholic beverage pairing
• A bespoke private kapahaka performance
• A private poroporoaki (farewell) ceremony

• Kakara is a private, buy-out experience for up to 10 guests at the flat rate of $7,500.
• Your booking is not confirmed until full payment has been received and written confirmation provided by Te Pā Tū. 
• Return transfers are included for guests staying in Rotorua or Taupō. Exact pickup time will be confirmed once accommodation details are provided.
• Preferred start time will be confirmed upon receipt of booking details and guest information.

Winners of both the Tourism Excellence Award (Small – Medium Business) and Visitor Experience Award at the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2024.

Te Pā Tū offers 3.5 hour evening experiences that change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) - its towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre. Traditional hāngi joins seasonal Māori delicacies prepared with fusion cooking techniques.Cultural knowledge unique to each season is shared through rituals, songs, stories across the evening as is local, seasonal kai (food) - plentiful and delicious. Kai horotai (indigenous canapes) are followed by a torch lit walk to a lavish 3-course Māori fusion feast.

Tū Te Ihi – Winter Matariki Celebration (May - September):

Tū Te Ihi references the energy and passion stirred by the Matariki cluster and the promise they herald. Tū Te Ihi celebrates a moment in the earth’s cycle when the stars of Matariki (Pleiades) draw our attention. Matariki conjures our ancestors as we recall their legacy, and reflect on the year that has been. 

Watch our Tū Te Ihi video for a glimpse of your experience

Inclusions:

• 3.5 hours of performance, entertainment, and kai hākari (feasting) 
• Forest canapes
• Complimentary chef choice aperitif 
• Three course Māori-fusion feast
• Complimentary return transport from central Rotorua

Please note:

• Te Pā Tū is a cashless site, accepting all major credit and debit cards for additional bar purchases.
• Children welcome.
• Wheelchair and child buggy accessible.

Winners of both the Tourism Excellence Award (Small – Medium Business) and Visitor Experience Award at the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2024.

Te Pā Tū offers 3.5 hour evening experiences that change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) - its towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre. Traditional hāngi joins seasonal Māori delicacies prepared with fusion cooking techniques.Cultural knowledge unique to each season is shared through rituals, songs, stories across the evening as is local, seasonal kai (food) - plentiful and delicious. Kai horotai (indigenous canapes) are followed by a torch lit walk to a lavish 3-course Māori fusion feast.

Tū Te Ihi – Winter Matariki Celebration (May - September):

Tū Te Ihi references the energy and passion stirred by the Matariki cluster and the promise they herald. Tū Te Ihi celebrates a moment in the earth’s cycle when the stars of Matariki (Pleiades) draw our attention. Matariki conjures our ancestors as we recall their legacy, and reflect on the year that has been. 

Watch our Tū Te Ihi video for a glimpse of your experience

Inclusions:

• 3.5 hours of performance, entertainment, and kai hākari (feasting) 
• Forest canapes
• Complimentary chef choice aperitif 
• Three course Māori-fusion feast
• Complimentary return transport from central Rotorua

Please note:

• Te Pā Tū is a cashless site, accepting all major credit and debit cards for additional bar purchases.
• Children welcome.
• Wheelchair and child buggy accessible.

Experience an unforgettable afternoon exploring the natural wonders of Taupō and Rotorua before returning to Te Pā Tū for our signature evening experience. This guided half-day tour combines heart-pumping thrills with awe-inspiring geothermal landscapes, offering a deep connection to the land and its stories. Let us take care of the journey as you relax, learn, and enjoy some of Aotearoa’s most iconic attractions.

Inclusions:

• Rapids Jet – High-speed jet boat ride through the mighty Waikato River rapids.
• Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland – Explore colourful hot springs, volcanic craters, and the famous Champagne Pool.
• Te Pā Tū Evening Experience – Immerse yourself in a degustation of Māori culture and cuisine across 3.5 hours of multi award winning storytelling, performance, and feasting.
• Transfers throughout the day – Comfortable transport between all locations.
• Driver/Guide – Friendly and knowledgeable guide to enrich your journey.

Pick-up: 12:00PM | Drop-off: 8:30PM