Learn more about local Maori culture and the geothermal science of Rotorua on a family-friendly combo tour to the Whaka Living Maori Village and the Pohutu Geyser. Discover how local people have been harnessing the power of the hot springs and mud pools for centuries, and enjoy eating a corn cob cooked in the thermal waters. Take great photos of bubbling mud, spurting geysers, and cultural attractions.

Includes a guided tour of the village
Follow geothermal trails around the natural features
Learn more than you would touring alone
A good opportunity to meet local Maori people

What's Included

Combo includes access to Whaka Geothermal Trails & Village Guided Tour

Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Bottled water

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

17 Tryon Street
17 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Please come into our admissions building on arrival, this is sign posted outside the building.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket redemption point

17 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

What To Expect

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Pohutu Geyser

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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4.5

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Even though we are 10mins...

Neneth_A, Apr 2023

Even though we are 10mins late with our schedule due to road glitches, viator support contact centre were so helpful to coordinate with the tour team. Also, the tourist guide was so witty. What a privilege to set foot in their village and to take a photo-snap opportunity with the family.

Introduction to Māori culture and life

Sandi_H, Mar 2023

Interesting guided tour of the Māori village highlights including natural cooking and bathing areas, cultural presentation of song and dance, and beautiful walk through the geyser lakes.

Must visit village tour!

Atta_J, Mar 2023

The highlight was to see how the Māori connected with the land, how they respected and protected it. They educate their young with history and allow them to collect back to their genealogy.

Great tour and great guide!

martina_d, Dec 2022

I went on this tour solo because my boyfriend couldn’t make it. It was an amazing days in such incredible and stunning places. The guide was amazing explaining everything in details both about landscape and mori’s culture.I learnt a lot and was a great day. We were a really small group and that was fantastic: such a different and better experience than the usual tour with a lot of people. Highly recommended!

Good Visit

Anonymous, Oct 2022

Informative Māori guide. Showed us day to day in the village. Great concert showing Māori culture. Would recommend a visit

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