Combos

Combo: Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Tickets

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8:30am - 4:30pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

4.9/5(16)

Peggy E

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

The geyser was great and I was able to get pictures and video. For the best places to sit, you should get there early. We went on the 45 minute walk because I have a knee injury. There are a 60 and 90 minute walk also. It was great but it probably took us longer because of taking pictures and I have to be careful with my knee. I loved all the thermal activity and the craters were interesting. This was my first experience of this sort, and I am very glad we went.

Explore Rotorua’s geothermal highlights and Māori heritage in one seamless plan — dramatic geothermal landscapes paired with a guided cultural experience.

See Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland with access to scenic walking trails, colorful mineral pools, and the famous Lady Knox Geyser eruption.

Join the Te Rā guided experience at Te Puia to see the mighty Pōhutu Geyser and learn about Māori traditions at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Te Puia Te Rā Guided Experience

1.5-hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park

English-speaking guide

Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, & Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley

Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park, Kiwi Conservation Center, & Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Entry to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Access to Lady Knox Geyser presentation

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

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What our guests say
Kailash K
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Loved it. Very different experience.
Peggy E
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The geyser was great and I was able to get pictures and video. For the best places to sit, you should get there early. We went on the 45 minute walk because I have a knee injury. There are a 60 and 90 minute walk also. It was great but it probably took us longer because of taking pictures and I have to be careful with my knee. I loved all the thermal activity and the craters were interesting. This was my first experience of this sort, and I am very glad we went.
Trevor D
Family
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Plenty of parking and space for viewing this wonderful display of volcanic activities. The complete package on a great budget
Robert H
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
The facility is well laid out and the guide is well informed,
Nigel B
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
A really great experience the Lady Knox geyser was fun and the singing excellent. The best part was admiring the wonders of nature in the volcanic thermal park I would highly recommend a visit.

Experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Māori heritage in one combo.

Getting started

Your combo ticket includes entry to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and the Te Rā guided experience at Te Puia. Simply present your mobile ticket at each attraction for entry.

What to expect

Te Puia Te Rā Guided Experience

Guided geothermal valley tour: Explore the geothermal valley with a knowledgeable guide and learn about its natural features and Māori heritage.

Pōhutu Geyser: See the famous Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, erupting high into the air.

Māori Arts and Crafts Institute: Discover traditional carving and weaving at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Kiwi conservation center: Visit the onsite kiwi house and learn about efforts to protect New Zealand’s iconic native bird.

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Scenic geothermal park: Enjoy entry to one of New Zealand’s most colorful geothermal landscapes and explore at your own pace.

Famous geothermal sights: Walk marked trails past bubbling mud pools, steaming craters, and vibrant mineral formations like the Champagne Pool and Devil’s Bath.

Lady Knox Geyser eruption: See the daily eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser, one of the park’s most famous geothermal highlights.

Easy walking trails: Follow well-marked paths with viewing points and information panels explaining the geothermal features.

What to bring

Te Puia Te Rā Guided Experience

Bring a pair of comfortable shoes, an umbrella, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and preferred mode of cashless payment for your visit.

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Bring your camera, sunscreen, rain poncho, hat, sunglasses, and ID.

What’s not allowed

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Drones and smoking are not allowed inside the park.

Do not touch thermal water, steam vents, or leave marked paths.

Accessibility

Te Puia Te Rā Guided Experience

This experience is accessible by wheelchair and stroller/pram.

This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back/neck injuries.

Additional information

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Facilities: Parking, toilets near the visitor centre, gift shop, cafe.

The opening hours at Wai-o-Tapu are from 8:30am - 4:30pm, with the last entry at 3pm.

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

This is an active geothermal area, meaning the ground and water often reach boiling temperatures. Do not wander outside of designated areas

Wai-O-Tapu is a cashless on site, all major credit cards and EFTPOS are accepted.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.