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

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Journey through the mythical legends and step into the world of Maori
Feel the spirit of our proud history celebrated in traditional song & dance
Experience the fearsome haka and the stunning poi display
A unique live show performed by Queenstown's leading Kapa Haka group

Come share our stories, our traditions, our culture

Performance Profile

In the beginning there was nothing, and in the nothingness, there was darkness.

In the long period of darkness, Ranginui (the sky father) and Papatuanuku (the earth mother) begat the many gods that command the different realms that make our world - the gods of the forest, of war, of wind, of the seas, of fire, of volcano, of mist and fog. 

Throughout our culture, our values, our customs, we pay tribute to Papatuanuku (the earth mother) and our natural world that sustains all living things.

During the Kiwi Haka show approximately 8 performers will be live on stage to share with their prestigious guests many traditional Maori songs, dances and stories.

An authentic and powerful spiritual journey of Maori culture and customs

Show Information

• 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.
• Reservations are essential. Information on show times and package options are available here.
• Theatre capacity is 77 seats all tiered to guarantee clear views.
• Kiwi Haka is also available for special functions at Skyline. Contact the Sales Development Manager for further information.

Kiwi Haka is independently owned and operated and leases the theatre space from Skyline. As part of this agreement Skyline is responsible for all reservations and contracted rates. For any other enquiries Kiwi Haka can be contacted by email kiwihaka@xtra.co.nz or phone 64 3 441 0101.