Te Pā Tū Evening Cultural Experience - Private Tour from Auckland
Overview
Join us on this luxurious private day trip from Auckland to the most award-winning cultural attraction in New Zealand. Voted “Top 10 best attraction in the World” - a cultural experience like no other! Delivered with a genuine heart and soul, TE PĀ TŪ offers a window in to a truly riveting, spirited way of life. Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, amazing re-enactment, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & divine seasonal feasting as we relive significant events within our pre-European history! Immerse yourself in the traditional Māori way of life during this interactive and entertaining evening experience with a sumptuous and delicious dinner.
What's Included
- Dinner Complimentary chef choice aperitif
- Snacks Forest canapes
- Feast on a traditional four course Māori-fusion feast dinner and desserts
- Immerse yourself in the traditional Māori way of life
- Private transportation
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board
- Witness the blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre
- Enjoy the traditional Māori welcome ceremony
- Complimentary High Speed Internet on-board the minibus
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Enjoy 3.5 hours of traditional, powerful, and entertaining Māori cultural performance
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- The most awarded cultural tourism attraction in New Zealand
- WiFi on board
- Admission to 3.5 hours of performance, entertainment, and kai hākari (feasting)
- Hear the amazing history of the village ancestors
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Complimentary chef choice aperitif
- Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (food)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
8 Customs Street East
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Auckland Central
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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Robert Harris
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dog and Sheep Shaped Corrugated Metal Buildings
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Government Gardens
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Te Pa Tu - The Gathering Place
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Auckland Central
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- Please also bring a jersey or coat if it is cold.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
- Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
- Tours operate in all weather conditions.
- Take plenty of warm clothing; the village temperature drops markedly in the evening, bone-chilling icy.
- A cash bar is available for purchase of alcohol (at an additional cost).
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, Kawakawa tea and water is included as part of the dinner
- Given the nature of our Māori kai (cuisine), we are unable to cater to all dietary needs. While we can meet gluten free requirements, we are not a coeliac approved kitchen. We can cater to vegetarian dietary requests, however are unable to cater to vegan requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Dinner. Complimentary chef choice aperitif.
- Snacks. Forest canapes.
- Feast on a traditional four course Māori-fusion feast dinner and desserts.
- Immerse yourself in the traditional Māori way of life.
- Private transportation.
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board.
- Witness the blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre.
- Enjoy the traditional Māori welcome ceremony.
- Complimentary High Speed Internet on-board the minibus.
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus.
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Enjoy 3.5 hours of traditional, powerful, and entertaining Māori cultural performance.
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland.
- The most awarded cultural tourism attraction in New Zealand.
- WiFi on board.
- Admission to 3.5 hours of performance, entertainment, and kai hākari (feasting).
- Hear the amazing history of the village ancestors.
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour.
- Complimentary chef choice aperitif.
- Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (food).
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Te Pā Tū Evening Cultural Experience - Private Tour from Auckland is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Te Pā Tū Evening Cultural Experience – Private Tour from Auckland will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerComplimentary chef choice aperitif
- SnacksForest canapes
- Feast on a traditional four course Māori-fusion feast dinner and desserts
- Immerse yourself in the traditional Māori way of life
- Private transportation
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board
- Witness the blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre
- Enjoy the traditional Māori welcome ceremony
- Complimentary High Speed Internet on-board the minibus
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Enjoy 3.5 hours of traditional, powerful, and entertaining Māori cultural performance
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- The most awarded cultural tourism attraction in New Zealand
- WiFi on board
- Admission to 3.5 hours of performance, entertainment, and kai hākari (feasting)
- Hear the amazing history of the village ancestors
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Complimentary chef choice aperitif
- Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (food)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- Please also bring a jersey or coat if it is cold.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
- Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
- Tours operate in all weather conditions.
- Take plenty of warm clothing; the village temperature drops markedly in the evening, bone-chilling icy.
- A cash bar is available for purchase of alcohol (at an additional cost).
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, Kawakawa tea and water is included as part of the dinner
- Given the nature of our Māori kai (cuisine), we are unable to cater to all dietary needs. While we can meet gluten free requirements, we are not a coeliac approved kitchen. We can cater to vegetarian dietary requests, however are unable to cater to vegan requirements.
