Te Puia

Enjoy a guided tour through Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest active geyser and extraordinary geothermal wonders.

Visit the renowned Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, watching skilled artisans create intricate wood carvings and delicate woven art.

Explore the Kiwi Conservation Centre, where you'll see New Zealand’s iconic bird up close and learn about ongoing conservation efforts.

Upgrade your experience with options including a live Haka performance or a traditional Hangi buffet dinner for deeper cultural immersion.

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.

Enhance your geothermal tour with a dynamic Haka performance, blending Māori culture and storytelling in a thrilling live show.

Walk through Te Puia’s volcanic landscape, marveling at boiling mud pools and the powerful Pohutu Geyser as it erupts before your eyes.

Discover Māori traditions as you visit a working Marae and gain insight into ancient customs through interactive cultural displays.

Spend time exploring the village and learning about Māori crafts at the Arts Institute, where you can interact with the artisans.

The Haka, performed by warriors in stunning costumes, was once used to prepare for battle and is now a key symbol of Māori pride.

Take a geothermal tour through Te Puia’s dramatic landscape, then savor a delicious hangi meal slow-cooked using natural geothermal heat.

Discover Māori culture up close, with access to the Arts and Crafts Institute where expert carvers and weavers continue age-old traditions.

Enjoy a guided exploration of the vibrant Te Whakarewarewa Valley, including the erupting Pohutu Geyser and bubbling mud pools.

Your visit includes a Hangi buffet meal, where you’ll experience authentic flavors of traditional Maori cuisine and New Zealand’s culinary heritage.

Fun fact: The name "Hāngī" refers to the Maori method of cooking food underground, an ancient practice that adds unique earthy and smoky flavors.

Explore two of New Zealand’s best sites in one tour: the Hobbiton film set and the geothermal and Māori cultural treasures of Te Puia.

Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of the Hobbiton film set, with behind-the-scenes stories and a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

Visit Te Puia to see the famous Pohutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools and the National School of Māori Arts where you’ll see traditional carving and weaving.

This tour offers great flexibility, with return transfers from Auckland and the comfort of a small group with personalized attention.

Did you know? Te Puia’s Pohutu Geyser is the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, erupting up to 20 times a day!