塔玛基毛利村寨

一开始司机就很让人印象深刻，很风趣，也很热情。不断的教我们毛利语言。还讲解毛利和台湾的渊源。村庄内的的迎宾表演也很让人印相深刻。各个讲解员也都很热络的讲解和带动气氛。也让每个游客都有机会参与到他们不同的文化，学习战舞，平日游戏等等。晚餐部分则是分享了毛利人平日的烹饪方式和食材。饭堂里也有很精彩的歌唱和表演。这里让我们更加的接近和体验了毛利人的文化。

司机很热情风趣，一路上教我们很多毛利语！这个村庄很贴近真实，而不是在一个展览馆内堆砌一些毛利族的展品！！每名游客的参与度都很高！食物种类不多，但很好食！！这是一个不能错过的表演！

1. 司机很热情，让我们在一路上的路途都充满笑声2. 毛利村里的人很热爱并用心地经营他们的文化，并将这些文化完美的呈现给游客们!3. Hangi is good, 有点像土窑或是温泉蛋类的地热料理是这趟旅途完美的结束!

一直以为毛利人是个很野蛮凶残的部落，去了之后才发现自己误会了。毛利人有他自己的文化和历史，没有文字，却靠口口相传来传承文明和历史，他们的语言和舞蹈都给他们这个种族增添了神秘感。他们的编织和雕刻虽然不算很精致，但也很有特色，令人钦佩。

From start to finish, this was an outstanding experience. They pick you up from your motel and our bus driver, Dennis, made the 15/20 minute trip to the village fun. We were greeted in a traditional ceremony and got to learn about the Maori culture and heritage with lessons on the Haka, tattooing and much more followed by an entertaining show before dinner. The hangi meal was delicious and dessert was just as good, there was even a bar with an alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktail on offer along with other drinks and soft drinks. The bus trip home was hilarious, with more entertainment from Dennis. I highly recommend this tour!!!

I am no expert on Maori villages and was rather ambivalent about this visit. However the wife wanted to go so I trolled along in her wake. We had only been on the bus twenty minutes when I was elected chief of the tribe, or at least chief of the 20 people in our/MY coach. I subsequently learnt how to Haka in front of about 120 people. My wife learnt how to throw pom pom balls around her midriff and we ate like kings.Amongst the entertainment and fun there was a leaning towards making us aware of the Maori tribal rituals, culture and history which was very beneficial.The taste of the food from the earth oven was unique, and I availed myself of several portions.All in all very worthwhile, a tad expensive but then again what isn't these days.

Amazing experience!!! They included the guests in all aspects of the evening. It was educational and a fun evening.

Initially it was really interesting, and a bit scary, to experience the fierce Maori greeting at the gate of the village. Later, it was rather fun to watch the demonstrations and learn more about the Maori culture, their games, their clothing and their tattoos. The dinner which followed was quite healthy - carrots, salad, sweet potato, mussels etc. However, what stood out was my first taste of their dessert - Pavlova. Loved it!

While staying in Rotorua our hosts at the lakeside lodge recommended this place as it linked into night walks to see the kiwis and glow worms at spring falls. The traditional family Maori village was a credit to see and be with sharing there food and way of life with us.The cultural tribe performed the haka and other cultural dances set in the village studio while we waited for our Hangi to be cooked and served at the buffet dinner.We followed the tribe up the falls on there hand calved boat before greeting them at the village.truly amazing experince in a beautiful place... The water is that fresh it is served in glass bottles complimentary from the falls right to our table to freely poor Michael and Fiona uk

From the welcome by the Maori warriors to the displays of Maori skills and singing, this was fun for the whole family. The buffet dinner was surprisingly tasty especially the fish and the pavlova. An excellent night out.

The entertainers work very hard putting on their show and trying to explain their culture but it was not very entertaining for me. The food also left a lot to be desired.

The mini bus picked us up from the hotel and took us into a Maori Village. Learnt all about the Maori customs, way of life and "rubbed noses"as greetings. Saw one of the many versions of Hakka ( Thought the Hakka done by the New Zealand Rugby team was better). Learnt the art of cooking called Hangi. Had a sumptuous dinner with wine ( paid for the wine). Sing-a-long session on the trip back. An enjoyable evenig

I've been to Tamaki 2 weeks ago and it was a great experience! We were with a lot of people, so I just hoped that it were not too many. The welcome ceremony is a spectacular start of the evening. After that, the Maori people showed us all the dances, games and rituals they have and you can ask any questions you have. I've had the hangi dinner before, so I knew that it would be delicious.. and it was amazing! Great food, great people, great evening!

We went and despite my reservations about such a evening's entertainment, thoroughly enjoyed it. The performers performed and there were some 'characters' amongst them which was great, the food, given the numbers of people being catered for was good, the only area for criticism was the coffee, common chaps splash the cash and invest in some coffee pots or insulated coffee jugs rather than just an urn and coffee powder.One thing worth mentioning is that one member of the table was visually impaired, the waitress who served this person their meal took the trouble to explain what was food was where on the plate by using the numbers on the clock. This was excellent customer service.Depending on the time of year you go, take some warm clothes with you as you are outside for a good 60 minutes before you get to go inside.

An evening at Mitai will give you an authentic introduction to a section of the Maori culture in New Zealand. The village is set in a natural bush setting where you will see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down a stream then lead you back to the village. Hint: stand where the logs are at the side of the creek for the best photos. The dinner was a traditional hangi but it was a bit cold by the time we made it back from the bush show. You will be allowed to return to the buffet as many times as you like. Water is on the table and drinks are purchased at the bar.The tour after dinner to see the glow worms can be a bit hazardous in the dark with only a few small torches to guide the group. This cannot be done by wheelchair users or infirm people.The cultural dances, weapon use and tattooed warriors is a must to see. Good views are from anywhere in the room.