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New Zealand's 10 most popular dinner experiences, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua pairs a bush-walk canoe arrival with haka and a hangi buffet, with optional pickup and a 3-hour schedule.
“Fantastic, thoroughly enjoyed the tour, the performances and the Hangi was delicious”
Te Pā Tū in Rotorua pairs Māori song and dance with a 4-course forest dinner. Pickup, bonfires, Maramataka flavors.
“a fantastic experience all round. we were picked up on time and transported to the venue, then we were were welcomed by the maoris with their traditional welcoming ceremony. we were then taught about their houses, customs and traditions. we learnt the haka and how to use the poi balls and the sticks. we were…”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak for a steamship-style evening, then dig into a big buffet BBQ and a real farm show.
“Great boat trip on the Ernshaw, wonderful to see into the working engine room. Trip was scenic and great viewing around lake Wakatipu and the dinner at Walter peak farm was fabulous with tonnes of gorgeous food to enjoy. The farm show was very good and informative. The gardens were simply beautiful too. Highly recommend…”
Sail past Auckland’s skyline on a 50-foot yacht with live commentary and a 3-course dinner. Small group, jackets provided.
“Loved seeing the city from the water. The sailing experience was so much fun, and the crew was great.”
Te Puia’s Indigenous Evening pairs a pōhiri and haka show with a hāngī buffet dinner and hot chocolate by Pōhutu Geyser.
“incredible experience! the staff were amazing and it was amazing to see some traditional mauri songs and chants. 110% worth doing if you ever come to rotarua!”
A 2.5-hour Waitemata Harbour sailing dinner in Auckland on a 50ft yacht with a 3-course menu from The Lula Inn.
“it was our last night in Auckland and we wanted to do something special and we chose the harbour cruise, we were surprised but delighted to be on a yacht with full sails. the food was delicious and the crew were very helpful and made sure we were well fed . it was a super…”
Te Pō at Te Puia pairs a carved-house Māori welcome and hangi dinner with hot chocolate and a dusk Pōhutu geyser eruption in Rotorua.
“Beautiful cultural experience. Highly recommend”
Paddle Lake Rotoiti at dusk, soak in natural hot pools, spot glowworms and koura in boat-only caves, then enjoy a BBQ.
“It was a beautiful experience, both energetic with the kayaking, interesting culturally with the local Māori stories, beautiful with the glow worms and relaxing with the lakeside hot pools! The bbq dinner was a nice bonus!”
Te Puia Te Pō combo: 90-min geothermal valley tour, kiwi and Māori arts, hangi buffet, haka show, then hot chocolate.
“The Show was unique and true to the Māori culture. The Geyser was impressive The food had a wide variety and the guides were all kind and enjoyable”
Queenstown progressive dinner and wine tour with Central Otago pairings, 3 stops, small group, air-conditioned transport, ~3 hours.
“Great food, great wine, options to choose from, very outgoing tour guide Emma, friendly group to chat with, visited beautiful locations”
