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Whakarewarewa

Experience Maori culture, food, traditions, art, and history at the village of Whakarewarewa. Get access to round-trip transfers, a guided tour, and more at affordable prices.
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Slide 1 of 5, Mitai Maori performers in traditional attire under carved arch, New Zealand.
Mitai Maori performers in traditional attire under carved arch, New Zealand.
3 hrs
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  • Be regaled with creative storytelling around the history, culture, and traditions of this village.

  • After a welcoming ceremony, a traditional meal is unveiled and set to slow cook in an earth oven for consumption at the end of your visit.

  • You will be privy to warriors paddling down the Wai-o-Whiro stream by canoe, and cultural performances galore.

  • Stroll through nature and see an ancient fortified village, the spring of Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe, and glow worms illuminating the forest.

  • Discover the ways of living, natural resources, and survival techniques used by indigenous peoples.

  • Wind down with authentic food cooked in a hāngī pit, and engage in a lively question and answer session.

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  • Be regaled with creative storytelling around the history, culture, and traditions of this village.

  • After a welcoming ceremony, a traditional meal is unveiled and set to slow cook in an earth oven for consumption at the end of your visit.

  • You will be privy to warriors paddling down the Wai-o-Whiro stream by canoe, and cultural performances galore.

  • Stroll through nature and see an ancient fortified village, the spring of Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe, and glow worms illuminating the forest.

  • Discover the ways of living, natural resources, and survival techniques used by indigenous peoples.

  • Wind down with authentic food cooked in a hāngī pit, and engage in a lively question and answer session.

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NZ$169
Slide 1 of 15, Traditional Māori carving at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand, with sunlight streaming through.
Traditional Māori carving at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand, with sunlight streaming through.
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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NZ$105
Slide 1 of 16, Visitors watching a geyser erupt at Te Puia, Rotorua, during the Te Rā Guided Experience.
Visitors watching a geyser erupt at Te Puia, Rotorua, during the Te Rā Guided Experience.
2 hrs 15 mins
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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NZ$142

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Whakarewarewa The living Maori Village

Monday8:30am - 4:00pmlast entry 3:00pm
Tuesday8:30am - 4:00pmlast entry 3:00pm
Wednesday8:30am - 4:00pmlast entry 3:00pm
Thursday8:30am - 4:00pmlast entry 3:00pm
Friday8:30am - 4:00pmlast entry 3:00pm
Saturday8:30am - 4:00pmlast entry 3:00pm
Sunday8:30am - 4:00pmlast entry 3:00pm

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