Te Pā Tū

The Māori people of TE PĀ TŪ are amazing. Their culture is beautiful and their program was engaging and moving. I came in with no expectations, and am glad I did. I watched, observed and interacted with a people who were passionate about their shared heritage and culture. The education stations were fun and fascinating. The concert and dance was extremely energetic and well performed. It seemed that we may have had mainly the younger generation the night I was there as there was a major competition happening, and though the crew may have made some tiny mistakes, they made up for it in passion and emotion. The food was delicious and I enjoyed the opportunity getting to know our table mates (though I imagine it may be a little more uncomfortable for introverted people). Overall, I left a little better of a man, and a happily-fed one at that.

The evening show and dinner was amazing to watch. The atmosphere was very powerful and a genuine feeling of belonging to the Māori tribe. We were made very welcome and it began with four different stories where the life of the tribe was explained and included participation of the guests but it was tastefully done. This was followed by a performance by the group of young people from the tribe which was very moving. Finally we were shown how the dinner was prepared. The dinner included canapés at each stage and then a three course dinner with a negroni and coffee. A fantastic evening of tasteful entertainment and a wonderful dinner with a great atmosphere.

Kia Ora!! Thank you so much for letting us become a part of your family. We loved the whole experience from the welcome ceremony, the homes and different activities with the canopes along the way, and finally the showcase of your beautiful talents! It was well worth the trip wish we lived closer

Travel agent added this dinner to our trip. Having no expectations going in we had a great time. It is a must stop for any foreigner interested in learning New Zealand culture. We learned a lot, had a great time, enjoyed a great communal dinner. The energy of the tribe families is infectious.

I cannot recommend this experience more highly. We wanted a non-exploitive way to learn from Māori and found it with this delightful family who seemed to really enjoy teaching, dancing, singing, and sharing their traditions. The food was incredible and we loved the uncle-niece singing duo!

Incredible cultural experience with young Māori people who clearly love their culture and have a gift for performance. So much gorgeous singing, dancing and learning. The food was wonderful! Prepared deliciously, with "family style" service, passing the serving dishes around the table. This gives the opportunity for individuals to pass on items that aren't to your taste. Plenty of food for everyone! You can take photos and videos throughout the experience.

Travelling all this way to New Zealand, I had to learn about the culture. This experience was amazing. Very interactive and full of fun, laughter, food and drink. My only regret is that, as the nominated chief of my waka, I didn’t have a video taken of me when I received the welcome leaf. I will return and I will bring my kids. Thank you for an amazing memory.

Outstanding! Just outstanding. Comprehensive explanation and engagement with Maori Culture, a real focus on tradition and a outstanding meal. Great value for money. Buy a ticket, you won't be disappointed.