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Explore geothermal wonders, witness the iconic Pohutu Geyser, visit a Kiwi conservation center, and learn about traditional Māori arts and crafts.
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Enjoy a guided tour through Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest active geyser and extraordinary geothermal wonders.
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Visit the renowned Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, watching skilled artisans create intricate wood carvings and delicate woven art.
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Explore the Kiwi Conservation Centre, where you'll see New Zealand’s iconic bird up close and learn about ongoing conservation efforts.
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Upgrade your experience with options including a live Haka performance or a traditional Hangi buffet dinner for deeper cultural immersion.
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Pohutu Geyser erupts up to 20 times a day, shooting water as high as 30 meters into the air—don’t miss this natural wonder during your visit.
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- 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 dinner buffet combo (if option selected)
- Hangi dinner buffet
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Te Puia’s Te Rā Guided Experience takes you on a 90-minute tour through one of New Zealand’s most remarkable geothermal landscapes. You’ll start by visiting the Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, home to the world-famous Pohutu Geyser, which can erupt up to 30 meters high. The valley is dotted with boiling mud pools, and your guide will explain the geothermal wonders of the area.
Next, step into the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where you’ll see master carvers and weavers at work. Learn about the skills passed down through generations as you witness intricate wood, bone, and greenstone carvings in progress. You’ll also get an up-close look at flax weaving and the traditional techniques used to create everyday Māori items.
During the tour, you’ll visit a kiwi conservation center, where the rare and nocturnal national bird of New Zealand is protected. Cameras are not allowed, so this moment will stay in your memory, rather than on your phone.
Your experience concludes with a visit to a marae, a traditional Māori meeting house, and a guided exploration of the village.
What to bring
- Bring a pair of comfortable shoes, an umbrella, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and preferred mode of cashless payment for your visit.
Accessibility
- This experience is accessible by wheelchair and stroller/pram.
- This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back/neck injuries.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at Te Puia.
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Address: Hemo Road, Tihiotonga, Rotorua 3040, New Zealand.
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Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is Te Puia Thermal Park. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.
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Board buses 11 or 102 to get you there.
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