Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Mitai with an unforgettable 3-hour experience that showcases the migration of Tamatekapua of the Te Arawa canoe to Aotearoa and the Māori Pacifica connection through captivating performing arts and traditional feasting.
Cultural Performance & Experience
Hangi Cooking Method
The hāngī involves placing baskets of food on hot stones at the bottom of a pit, covered to trap heat and steam. This process cooks the food for 3-4 hours, delivering an authentic and delicious taste.
Experience Includes:
Additional Information:
Walk into any Haka Hostel, and you’ll discover stories of Māori culture, told through custom-created mural paintings. Each mural gives a glimpse into fascinating legends, and an introduction to the artistry of the Māori people, brought to life by Charles and Janine Williams, local contemporary artists who are passionate about sharing their heritage.
Long renowned as a geothermal wonderland, a nature-lover and outdoor-adventurer’s playground, and a center of Maori culture, the list of things to do and places to visit in Rotorua – one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations – is both a long one and a fun one!
Occupying a fantastic location on the shores of stunning Lake Wakatipu, within minutes of Queenstown’s shops, restaurants and charming pedestrian avenues, is an absolute jewel in cosy and modern hostel-style Queenstown lakefront accommodation – the aptly named Haka House Queenstown Lakefront.
At Haka House Queenstown, guests can enjoy the serenity and great laid-back atmosphere of a quiet residential street location, while still being just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre and popular Queenstown tourist attractions like the Skyline Gondola and beautiful Lake Wakatipu.