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Ko Tane is the South Island’s ONLY Maori Culture Performance and Hangi Dinner & Willowbank is the ONLY place where you can meet New Zealand's Big 5 wildlife
Based at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Ko Tane is an interactive Maori cultural experience that provides a look into our country’s history from the past to the present day in a fun and informative way.
Your evening at Willowbank & Ko Tane will include:
In the village you will be shown the tools and skills of the Maori hunter, his cooking techniques, (your hangi dinner being lifted out of the ground) the games he played to pass away his day and traditional instruments used to communicate with his Gods.
The 45 minute kapahaka performance includes action songs, poi dances, (long and short poi), haka, stick games, weapons displays and the opportunity to learn the poi and haka.
Finally enjoy a four course dinner with hangi cooked mains served by the same performers that entertained you.
This is a unique opportunity to experience New Zealand’s wildlife, culture and kai (food) all in one place.
Ko Tane is just 20 minutes from Christchurch CBD and 10 minutes from Christchurch Airport.
Transport is not included. Return transfer from central Christchurch accommodation is on request for $30 per person and can be arranged directly with the operator after booking.
Price: $165 per person
Guided Kiwi Tour starts at 4.30pm
Ko Tane Experience starts at 5.30pm
Check in Time 4.20pm or earlier
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Adele Ang from Malaysia wrote on 18 February 2020
Educational Experience
Overall its an experience you have to do if this is your first visit to NZ. To learn of the Maori culture and way of living was interesting. The nature walk was good and seeing Kiwi for the first time tho we could only see shadows of kiwi due to their habitat. The performance was OK too. The hangi dinner was great - the meats so tender, some of us went back for seconds. Our family enjoyed it.
John from United States wrote on 08 February 2020
Truly enjoyable experience
Both the tour of NZ native wildlife and the introduction to Maori culture were well done. High energy dancing, melodic singing, chanting with brief commentary on the significance to the culture were very interesting and entertaining. Buffet was decent given the requirements of feeding a large group- hangi meat was delicious.
Anonymous from Spain wrote on 06 March 2020
Good effort, but not impressive
The group was too young to be impressive. Way too many people (tourists) on the experience
Becky Lin from New Zealand wrote on 03 February 2020
Great Maori experience
Great opportunity to experience Maori culture and food. My dad got the chance to learn to perform Haka. At dinner, the staff specially prepared fruit salad for him, because he has diabetes and couldn’t have dessert. It is really nice.
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ROBYN from Australia wrote on 19 March 2020
Fantastic insight to the Maouri culture .
A great animal park and did see the Kiwi bird Then had the Maori show alwhich was fantastic after the show we all had the Hungi which was absolutely delish and plenty to around .would definitely recommend this on your bucket list here in Christchurch .