Book Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village Experiences

Budget-friendly Māori performance and a hangi dinner under the stars.

• Best for culture enthusiasts keen on a rich, interactive evening with ceremonial performances, ancient village walks, and nature-lit glowworms.
• Book this if you want full cultural immersion with a canoe paddling display, hāngi buffet, and transfers from Rotorua hotels—ideal for first-time visitors.
• Everything you'll get: a canoe display, traditional hāngi, cultural show, guided village walk, glowworms, 3-hour experience, and Rotorua transfers.
• Make the most of the warriors paddling down the Wai-o-Whiro stream—it’s a rare chance to witness a live Waka.

Inclusions

• 3-hour experience at Mitai Maori Village
• Round trip transfers from Rotorua
• Complete buffet hāngī dinner experience.
• Cultural Maori show and welcoming ceremony
• Q and A session
• Guided bush walk
• Entry to Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe spring

• Tip: Make sure to arrive early to fully experience the wonders of Mitai Springs. The nighttime setting enhances their luminescence, offering a magical touch.
• The forest walk has limitations for wheelchair accessibility. The stairs, uneven surfaces, and platform-based canoe viewing may pose challenges for wheelchair users.
• Maori Kai often includes ingredients that may not meet all dietary needs, such as vegan options, though some requests can be accommodated.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore the largest active geyser and live Māori arts in one tour.

• Best for families and learners curious about Māori craftsmanship, geothermal wonders, and New Zealand’s endangered kiwi bird.
• Book this if you want a deep dive into traditional carving, geothermal springs, and the Kiwi Conservation Center.
• Everything you'll get: 90-minute tour, geysers, hot mud pools, carving/weaving schools, kiwi sanctuary, geothermal valley, Māori village.
• Make the most of the live carvings at the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute—ask the artisans about the patterns they carve into wood, bone, and stone.

Inclusions

• 1.5-hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
• English-speaking guide
• Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
• Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
• Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
• Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

Haka Combo (if option selected)

• 30-minute Haka performance
• Pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), Waiata (song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi, Haka

Hāngī Lunch Buffet Combo (if option selected)

• Hāngī Lunch Buffet (see menu here)

• Tip: If you’re into photography, position yourself near the Pohutu Geyser about 15 minutes before its expected eruption—morning light makes for great photos.
• This experience is accessible by wheelchair and stroller/pram.
• This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back/neck injuries.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

See a powerful Māori haka in an iconic geothermal setting.

• Best for visitors looking for an action-packed day combining natural wonders with cultural performances in the heart of a geothermal valley.
• Book this if you want a guided tour through the geothermal valley, traditional Māori Haka, and songs with a tour of geysers, mud pools, and marae.
• Everything you'll get: 90-minute tour, Pohutu Geyser, Kiwi center, Māori arts schools, haka show, traditional Pōhiri welcome, Mōteatea chants, poi dances.
• Make the most of the haka performance; ask about the significance of each gesture—each movement tells a story about strength, unity, and identity.

Inclusions

• 1.5-hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
• English-speaking guide
• 30-minute Haka performance
• Pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), Waiata (song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi, Haka
• Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
• Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
• Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
• Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

• Tip: For the most engaging experience, sit close to the performers during the kapa haka show to feel the powerful vibrations.
• This experience is accessible by wheelchair and stroller/pram.
• This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back/neck injuries.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Rotorua’s geothermal and Maori highlights with Auckland transfers.

• Best for travelers looking for a comprehensive and one-day Rotorua experience with convenient round-trip transfers from Auckland.
• Book this if you want a small-group tour from Auckland through Rotorua’s geothermal marvels at Te Puia and a deeper understanding of Māori culture.
• Everything you get: Guided tour of Te Puia geothermal park and a Māori village, Rotorua city highlights, round-trip transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
• Make the most of your free time in Rotorua to explore its vibrant city center, and geothermal attractions, or relax by the lake before heading back to Auckland.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour of Rotorua
• 1.5-hour guided tour of Te Puia Geothermal Valley, Rotorua
• Visit to Puhuto Geyser, Mud Pools, and Maori Village
• Kiwi bird-watching
• Driving tour through Rotorua City
• Free time in Rotorua
• English-speaking guide
• Small-group tour
• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD
• Snacks and water
• Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Valley
• Access to Kiwi Bird Enclosure

• Tip: Take advantage of the free time in Rotorua by strolling along the shores of Lake Rotorua—locals often relax here to catch views of Mokoia Island.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
• This experience is not recommended for guests with mobility, back, or cardiovascular issues.
• A minimum of 5 guests is required for the tour to proceed. The maximum number of guests is 16.
• Children aged under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• Children aged under 7 years must travel in a child safety car seat. You can bring your own or rent for $20 NZD with a 24-hour notice.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

A living Māori village where geothermal resources shape everyday life.

• Best for those curious about daily Māori life, history buffs, or anyone seeking an authentic, budget-friendly cultural and geothermal experience.
• Book this if you want to learn how the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people use geothermal pools to cook, bathe, and live—see their customs up close.
• Everything you'll get: a 1-hour guided tour, views of the Pōhutu geyser and mud pools, plus insights into Māori history and daily life.
• Make the most of your visit by learning how meals are cooked in an earth oven. You can even help out for a closer look!

Inclusions

• 1-hour tour of Whakarewarewa Village
• English-speaking guide
• Entry to Whakarewarewa Village

• Tip: Wander along the Arikikapakapa Nature Walk near the village. You'll see native bush and geothermal features away from the crowds.
• Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 20 or 30 people.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.