Te Puia
Te Puia

Te Puia

Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand

The Basics

Admission tickets and guided tours through Te Puia usually include a visit to the Kiwi House for a look at this nocturnal national bird housed in a dark enclosure. In the national weaving and carving schools, you can watch Maori students re-create the traditional arts of their ancestors.

For what is arguably the best evening in Rotorua, come in the evening to experience Te Po—a traditional ceremony andhangi feast (food cooked in a traditional in-ground oven), along with a music and dance performance. Travelers can also visit Te Puia as part of a Rotorua sightseeing tour, an eco tour, or an excursion focused on arts and crafts.

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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland
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US$218.47 per adult
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Waitomo cave is quite...
Waitomo cave is quite unique and interesting. Rotorua is a nice place. Tour guide Grant is a super friendly and wonderful guide.
Audrey_G, Sep 2023
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Wonderful tour
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Wonderful tour
Angela_M, Apr 2023
Rotorua Highlights Small Group Tour Including Te Puia from Auckland
Wonderful tour. Grant, our driver, was very knowledgeable and keen about safety. There were 16 ppl in out group with different plans for the day, and Grant managed it all perfectly. I chose to go to Te Puia and take the rest of the day free at the charming town of Rotorua. I love it.
An Experience Worth Doing
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An Experience Worth Doing
Angus_Y, Sep 2023
Rotorua Highlights Small Group Tour Including Te Puia from Auckland
Our guide and driver, Grant, was fantastic. He was very helpful and got us to Te Puia on time. Te Puia was a fantastic experience that is well worth the money. The Hangi was delicious, and the cultural show was a great experience. Highly recommend.
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia
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Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia
Trudy_A, Jul 2023
Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Tour incl Te Puia, Hangi Buffet Lunch & Concert
Our guide John was droll and gave us a lot of interesting information. We had a mixed group on board that became friends by the end of our long day. Hobbiton was a lovely experience and Te Puia was amazing! The geysers were incredible!! I’d do it all over again! Thank you to John for being a great guide!
great tour in New Zealand
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great tour in New Zealand
Ranae_H, Sep 2023
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland
Loved getting to see a lot of New Zealand driving through the countryside to the destinations. Liked Waitomo Caves and Rotorua. Surprised to get to see two ostriches and a rose garden of a sister city in the US... Tour guide was very accomodating.
Caves
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Caves
Joseph_T, Sep 2023
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland
The kiwis and the caves. The glow worms were amazing. Great tour bus driver Cameron who took care of the whole group!
WAITOMO CAVES, ROTORUA AND TE PUIA..
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WAITOMO CAVES, ROTORUA AND TE PUIA..
MARY_B, Sep 2023
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland
Was a great adventure. Enjoyed the glow worms especially although the caves were spooky. The geyser and the guide through Te Puia was fun and interesting. Mark was a great guide. Definitely recommend...
Loved it and would highly recommend
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Loved it and would highly recommend
Leeann_R, Jul 2023
Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Tour incl Te Puia, Hangi Buffet Lunch & Concert
This tour was fantastic. We had a great tour guide (John) who was so professional and knowledgeable about the sites we were visiting, history of the region and also looked after all components of our day. His timing was impeccable and he was engaging and ensured everyone on the tour had a great day.
Geysers at Te Puia and glowworm caves at Waitomo
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Geysers at Te Puia and glowworm caves at Waitomo
ShukKei_K, Aug 2023
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland
Great tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel. Pick up through drop off at hotel went smoothly. Brandon, our tour guide, was friendly and considerate. Learned a lot about New Zealand and Maori culture. Geysers at Te Puia were the highlight! Long day. Would recommend a one way tour to Rotorua and staying an extra day or two to do some activities there if time allows.
Rotorua group tour
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Rotorua group tour
Jaymee_T, Jul 2023
Rotorua Small Group Tour incl Te Puia, Buffet Lunch & Concert
Awesome. From on-time pick up of the tour guide to the whole trip, we had a blast! The concert, visit to the kiwi, weaving, sculpture, geyser, and lunch, were amazing. We had so much fun. Thank you for the experience :)
Māori cultural show
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Māori cultural show
Daisy_L, Apr 2023
Rotorua Small Group Tour incl Te Puia, Buffet Lunch & Concert
Māori cultural show is highly recommended for first time visitor. Buffet lunch is normal. Hence, not recommended. Not enough time for gift shopping. Overall rating is good.
Very cool tour with awesome tour guide and good food
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Very cool tour with awesome tour guide and good food
nNamae_S, Mar 2023
Rotoura Day tour including Hobbiton and Te Puia - lunch included at Hobbiton
Never read the books nor watched the movies but this tour was absolutely awesome. Entering the set gave me a different vibe (making me want to read the books haha). It was sooooo cool and Hannah our tour guide from Great Sights was also funny and friendly. The tour also had an awesome buffet lunch which I did not expect. Highly commendable
Hobbiton & Te Puia Thermal Fields were AWESOME!
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Hobbiton & Te Puia Thermal Fields were AWESOME!
leonaholzman, Mar 2023
Rotoura Day tour including Hobbiton and Te Puia - lunch included at Hobbiton
Seeing the Hobbiton set and learning about all the "back stories" about the filming of the movies. The lunch at the Green Dragon was good too! The Te Puia thermal fields were awesome as well!
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Admission fees vary, depending upon the length of stay and various activities involved.

  • Child pricing, day passes, and family passes are available.

  • It’s best to bring sturdy footwear for a walk around the hot springs.

  • The site offers wheelchair-accessible parking, restrooms, and asphalt pathways; however, some of the pathways are steep and visitors with limited mobility may require assistance.

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How to Get There

Only five minutes, or 2.2 miles (3.5 kilometers) south of central Rotorua by car, Te Puia is reached directly from the i-Site Visitor Information Centre via Fenton Street and State Highway 30. The attraction can also be accessed from the Tauranga port via State Highway 36, which takes about an hour. Most tour operators offer round-trip hotel transport.

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Trip ideas

Top Hot Springs in Rotorua

Top Hot Springs in Rotorua

You don’t have to look far to experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders—hissing geyers and bubbling mud pools can be found all around the city. Visits to Rotorua’s natural hot springs are also a popular pastime. Here are some of the best options.

When to Get There

Te Puia is open from 8am to 5pm daily, with evening operating hours from 6pm to 9pm. It’s best to arrive early to make the most of your time, but tours run until one hour before closing. Book an evening visit and you’ll be treated to a tour of the geothermal area under colorful lights.

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Pohutu the Showstopper

When visitors first catch a glimpse of Pohutu Geyser—which thunders up from the earth and shoots skyward with a column of water that’s nearly 100 feet (30 meters) high—they begin to understand why this geothermal attraction has drawn people for centuries. You can witness the eruption of the Southern Hemisphere's largest active geyser day or night.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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