Queenstown's leading Maori cultural experience..."Kia Ora!"

Nau mai haere mai ki tenei o to tatou nei whare whakaturanga - Welcome to our special place of Maori performing arts

Feel the spirit of Aotearoa - live Maori culture performance.

Kiwi Haka is an authentic and powerful spiritual journey of Maori culture and customs as told through song and dance. Set in an intimate theatre surrounded by decorations and mythical carved legends of the Wakatipu, at least 6-8 performers will be live on stage to share their culture.

During the show you will experience many of the following items, with the meaning and significance explained by the lead performer.

Powhiri (ceremonial welcome), consisting of the Wero (challenge), Karanga (call), Mihi (greeting), Nau Mai Haere Mai (action song). Following the formal welcome guests are invited to enjoy Maori culture Kiwi Haka style.

The performers will take guests through a journey demonstrating and explaining the use of the poi, Maori weaponry and haka (warrior motivation song), finishing with the grand finale - an entertainment item combining the use of all disciplines of Maori performing arts.

Poi - Traditionally used by the warriors to strengthen and supple the wrists for use of weapons such as patu. Nowadays it is used by the women to entertain, to retell history and to inspire our youth to hold on to our cultural knowledge passed down by our ancestors.

Taiaha: A traditional hand held close combat weapon carved in the form of an ancestor. Taiaha are very special treasures passed down from generation to generation. The tongue represents oratory skills, the eyes alert, and the feathers adorn the head to distract opponents.

Operating Times
Available at 5.15pm, 6.00pm, 7.15pm, 8.00pm (shows may operate subject to minimum numbers depending on time of year). Customers to meet 5 minutes prior to show outside theatre entrance.

Reviews

from Chan

The skyline gondola was pleasant but the time frame where cafe closes and the Kiwi Haka show was too long. Our show was around 815pm but the cafe was closed around 6pm. It'll be better if the cafe would be open at least a little longer.

Included In Price

Scenic gondola ride and powerful live performance of authentic Maori songs and dances set in an intimate theatre at the top of the Skyline gondola.

Participant Guidelines

Kiwi Haka is set in an intimate theatre surrounded by traditional decorations and mythical carved legends of the Wakatipu.

Located in the Skyline complex at the top of the gondola overlooking Queenstown, Kiwi Haka can be enjoyed with the gondola ride only or with dinner in the Skyline Restaurant.

Theatre capacity is 77 seats all tiered to guarantee clear views.

Booking Notes

Kiwi Haka is open 364 days year (closed Christmas Day). Duration 30 minutes.

Performance times - available at 5.15pm, 6.00pm, 7.15pm, 8.00pm (shows may operate subject to minimum numbers depending on time of year). Customers to meet 5 minutes prior to show outside theatre entrance.

Additional shows: Available on demand and with advanced booking (subject to numbers).

Theatre capacity: 77 seats all tiered for clear viewing.

Restrictions: No flash photography or videos. Photo opportunities with performers available before and after the show at the entrance of the theatre. Food and drinks are NOT permitted to be consumed in the theatre.

Departure Time

5:15pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm and 8.00pm

Numbers on the day

77

Meeting Point

Brecon Street, Queenstown, New Zealand

Location

Brecon Street, Queenstown, New Zealand

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