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Perched on a cliff majestically overlooking Bethells Beach (Te Henga) and set amid the beautiful native forest on the Western flanks of the Waitakere Ranges; where at dusk the beguiling sounds of wood pigeons echo through the trees, Bethells Beach Cottages presents their Traditional Maori Cultural Experience.



Commencing with a powhiri, (traditional Maori welcome) you will then enjoy a delicious hangi, traditionally prepared and cooked for you in an earth oven, using manuka wood and andesite rocks . 

 

 

 

You will experience a traditional Maori Kapa Haka performance that includes:

  • use of the poi

  • traditional waiata

  • action songs

  • weaponry

  • stick games 

  • The haka


Following the performance you will be entertained by contemporary and traditional Maori music, the sounds of melodious flutes and wonderful Maori legends of old.

Many international visitors crave a genuine Maori cultural experience when visiting New Zealand - until now they have been unable to do so. 

Bethells Beach Cottages promises an authentic and authoritative introduction to all aspects of traditional Maori culture, held in an outdoor setting of superb natural beauty.

    

We can help you book a Traditional Maori Experiences  Email or fax us your details to book your Traditional Maori  Experience.  For further details access the Traditional Maori Experience Information Sheet. These special events are not to be missed!


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Trude & John Bethell Paice
Bethells Beach Cottages, PO Box 95057, Swanson, Auckland, New Zealand
Tel:  (00 64 9) 810 9581, Fax:  (00 64 9) 810 8677, Email:  info@bethellsbeach.com
 Visiting by appointment only