Three Maori Experiences

The Maori are the indigenous inhabitants of New Zealand, a Polynesian people, most closely related to eastern Polynesians. The Maori arrived in New Zealand, which was then known as "The Land of the Long White Cloud", around AD950 by canoe.  Because the area was warmer, they mostly settled in the Northern parts of New Zealand.

Because the Maori culture is an integral part of Kiwi life, a visit to any of these will add a dynamic and unique experience.  Below are three Maori experiences.

Te Pula
Situated in Rotorua, Te Pula is an iconic destination for visitors.  It is home to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and the world famous Pohutu geyser.  Many of the guides have direct links to Rotorua's earliest hosts and share stories and insight into this unique corner of the world.

Along with access to the world famous Polutu geyser, visitors have an opportunity to see Maori cultural performances, live kiwi, boiling mud pools, native bush and the National Schools of Wood Carving and Weaving.  There is also the opportunity to watch food cooked to perfection in the steam of the geyser.

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