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Whakarewarewa Māori Village and Geothermal Guided Tour in Rotorua

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Whakarewarewa Māori Village and Geothermal Guided Tour in Rotorua

About this activity

Discover the living traditions of New Zealand’s Māori people with a visit to Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village in Rotorua. Join a guided village tour and learn how local residents preserve their cultural heritage while living among an extraordinary geothermal landscape. Witness steaming vents, bubbling mud pools, and natural hot springs, and discover how geothermal energy is used for cooking and everyday activities. Explore the village’s cultural landmarks as your guide shares fascinating stories about Māori history, customs, and community life. Gain insight into traditional practices passed down through generations and experience the unique connection between Māori culture and the natural environment. This memorable visit offers an authentic opportunity to appreciate New Zealand’s indigenous heritage while exploring one of Rotorua’s most distinctive attractions, making it an enriching experience for curious travelers, families, and culture enthusiasts.

What's included

  • ✓Admission to: Whakarewarewa Village and Guided tour inside the attraction

Not included

  • ✕Other personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

  • We will meet up at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 13:15, 14:00 and 15:00 at 17 Tryon Street, whakarewarewa, rotorua. Admissions building.Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Explore an authentic living Māori village where people live on a daily basis, using natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe and heat their homes as they have for centuries.
  • View the geothermal wonders of Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley including the world-famous Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud-pools, steam vents and bubbling pools.
  • Learn what it’s like to live in the challenging geothermal plateau where daily life includes cooking in the bubbling pools and steam vents, and bathing in the refreshing therapeutic waters. Take in our various historical landmarks and buildings, including an active Marae (meeting grounds and focal point of Maori communities), our WWII Memorial Archway, historic churches, and tapu (sacred) burial grounds. Whakarewarewa is truly NZ’s iconic Living Maori Village experience.
  • What to wear: Walking shoes
  • In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
  • Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all
  • Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 08:30-17:00
  • Guided tours depart from the entry hourly, the tour lasts 1 hour
  • Address: 17 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Village, Rotorua, New Zealand
  • How to get there: By car: 8 minute drive from the Rotorua Visitor Centre

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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