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Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village Guided Tour

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Get an unparalleled glimpse into New Zealands unique Maori Heritage with a guided tour of the iconic Living Maori Village...

Get an unparalleled glimpse into New Zealands unique Maori Heritage with a guided tour of the iconic Living Maori Village...

Highlights

  • Experience daily life in an authentic Māori village using natural geothermal resources
  • Marvel at Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley's Pōhutu geyser and other geothermal wonders
  • Discover the challenges and traditions of living in a geothermal plateau
  • Visit historical landmarks like the active Marae and WWII Memorial Archway

Immerse yourself in the very essence of what makes New Zealand unique as you discover the heart of Whakarewarewa with a Legacy Guided Tour of NZ’s iconic living Maori village.

Led by direct descendants of New Zealand's early Māori guides, you'll be provided with local insights, knowledge and hospitality that will truly bring to life your experience as you discover how our people adapted to survive life on top of a geothermal plateau.

On our guided tour, you'll:

  • Discover in an authentic Māori village where daily life revolves around natural geothermal resources, used for cooking, bathing, and heating homes for centuries.
  • Witness the awe-inspiring geothermal wonders of Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, including the iconic Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud-pools, and steam vents.
  • Learn about the challenges and traditions of living in a geothermal plateau, from cooking in bubbling pools to bathing in therapeutic waters.
  • Explore historical landmarks like our active Marae, WWII Memorial Archway, historic churches, and tapu burial grounds.
Adult $45.00
Child $20.00 (5-15 years)
Infant $0.00 (under 5 years)
Family $170.00 (2 Adults + up to 4 Children)

What's included

  • Wheel Chairs provided if required.

Location

  • 17 Tryon St
  • Whakarewarewa
  • Rotorua 3010
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Duration: Stay for three hours, or stay all day the choice is yours, noting we recommend a visit of at least three hours to maximise what we have to offer.

    Family price: This is the combined value if tickets are purchased separately - discounts are shown from this price.

    Please note: Cultural Performance is not included in the tour.



  • Child price applies to ages 5-15 years, entry is free for under 5's.

    Please note there is no access to the geysers from the village - they are viewed from our two lookout platforms.

    Guided tours of 1 hour are available daily at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Book early as there is a maximum of 20-30 guests per tour to ensure the Safety and Enjoyment of all Visitors.

    PLEASE BE AWARE DISCOUNTS ARE FOR ENTRY ONLY AND RELATE TO THE SPECIFIC ENTRY TIME PURCHASED. FOR EXAMPLE; A 3:00PM TICKET IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE VILLAGE BEFORE 3:00PM ON THE DAY OF ADMISSION. DISCOUNTED TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE & NON TRANSFERABLE.



Available Bookings from 10 Nov to 23 Nov 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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miriamk from Germany wrote on 09 February 2020

Sehr interessant und sehenswert!

Mir hat das Dorf und die Führung der Einheimischen sehr gut gefallen. Auch die Aufführung war klasse! Das einzige was zu bemängeln ist, war die große Gruppe von ca 30-35 Personen..

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Rita Rijnders from Germany wrote on 07 February 2020

Toll Toll Toll

Bin zum 2.Mal in Rotorua...hab beim 1. Mal Te Puia gesehen...auch schön, aber eher ein Museum, das die Maori-Kultur vermitteln will... Whaka ist eine kleineres Gelände, aber eben ein Dorf und es lebt... es ist deshalb viel authentischer. Wir fühlten uns sehr willkommen und haben eine tolle Darbietung und eine interessante Führung durch das Dorf erlebt. Auch die alltagstaugliche Nutzung der Erdenergie hat uns fasziniert. Absolute Empfehlung

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Thomas Heinkel from Germany wrote on 14 January 2020

Super

Der Besuch hat sich definitiv gelohnt.

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Birte from Germany wrote on 10 January 2020

Gute Eindrücke in das Dorfleben der Maori

Interessante Eindrücke in das Dorfleben der Maori. Die Geysire sind sehr schön und die Walkways sind interessant und gut zu schaffen. Die Cultural Experience sollte man sich nicht entgehen lassen.

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klausp from Germany wrote on 04 November 2019

Interessanter Aufenthalt

Gute Führung durch das Dorf, die kulturelle Vorführung hat richtig Freude gemacht und gute Laune verbreitet. Die Maoris leben im Dorf, ihr Leben ist natürlich auf den Tourismus ausgerichtet, das ist aber auch nichts Schlimmes. Die heißen Quellen und Krater sind beeindruckend, schade dass man die Geysire nur aus der Entfernung erleben kann und man das erst mit der Buchungsbestätigung erfährt. Es lohnt sich aber auf jeden Fall die Anlage zu besuchen.

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From Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village Guided Tour

Kia ora Klaus, Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback and rating us four stars. Pohutu geyser, as you have pointed out, is viewable from Whakarewarewa (we have two viewing platforms) and it is also accessible at Te Puia, our neighbours. If the sole purpose of your visit here was to get super close to the geyser (rather than purely take a photo with a gorgeous backdrop) then, you won't get this. We are clear about this in our marketing collateral (we share the outlook our visitors get - that's only fair) and certainly at Admissions. When visitors express that their sole purpose is to see the geyser (some people are not here for the culture, and we understand this), then we will have a conversation to find out exactly what they are looking for - and if this means we are not the best place for them to visit to meet their needs: We'll make other suggestions. For us, it's really important that our manuhiri (visitors), many of whom are on a 'once of a lifetime trip' get their needs met in the best way possible. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your guided tour. All the best with your onward travels. Ngā mihi Whakarewarewa Team

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