Discover authentic Māori cultural experiences in Taupō with The Haka Shop.

From traditional hāngī dinners and haka performances to hands-on weaving workshops and guided cultural walks, each experience is grounded in tikanga Māori and shared by our whānau.

Evening Cultural Experience & Hangi Dinner

Evening Cultural Experience & Hangi Dinner
Māori Weaving Workshop

Māori Weaving Workshop
Cultural Walks to Huka Falls

Cultural Walks to Huka Falls
Powhiri (Welcome) or Performance for your Event or Conference

Powhiri (Welcome) or Performance for your Event or Conference
Tutoring and Kākahu

Tutoring and Kākahu
Māori Weaving Workshop (Copy)

Māori Weaving Workshop (Copy)

  • Highlight of trip

    “A standout highlight of our 14-day New Zealand journey. Meaningful, fun, and deeply memorable — we talked about it for days afterward.”
    — Tripadvisor Review, Jan 2026

  • Can't miss

    “An absolute can’t miss. From the pōwhiri to the hāngī and performance, the warmth and hospitality made this experience truly special.”
    — Tripadvisor Review, Feb 2026

  • Truly unforgettable

    “Absolutely amazing. I laughed, I cried, and I enjoyed everything. A truly unforgettable evening with an incredible whānau.”
    — Tripadvisor Review, Jan 2026

  • Exceptional

    “Incredible experience. You can feel the care in every moment — from the hāngī to the storytelling and performance. Meaningful and beautifully delivered.”
    — Tripadvisor Review, Feb 2026

  • Emotional

    “One of the most powerful experiences of our trip. The waiata tangi brought me to tears — authentic, moving, and unforgettable.”
    — Tripadvisor Review, USA, Feb 2026