Hāngī Lunch Buffet

Enjoy lunch at Te Puia with amazing kai against a backdrop of geysers and stunning valley views as you enjoy a range of Kiwi flavours at Pātaka Kai Restaurant.

Our Restaurant is open for our Hāngī Lunch Buffet (11:30am until 2:00pm) daily. Last seating is at 1pm. A 90-minute dining time applies from the start of your booking.

The menus are smartly sophisticated – infusing Māori flavours, with an array of global cuisines and cooking styles. From our popular corn & watercress soup, served alongside fresh homemade bread to our range of kai moana (seafood) with a crisp salad buffet, and our hāngī meat. 

Bookings are essential – we often book out quickly during peak times.

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Hāngī Buffet Lunch - Adult
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$60.00
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Hāngī Buffet Lunch - Child 5-15
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$41.00
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Hāngī Buffet Lunch - Infant (Free with paying adult)
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