Rotorua Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour

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Duration: 1 hour
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Immerse yourself in Maori cultural heritage with this guided tour of Whakarewarewa Village, also known as The Living Māori Village, located in Rotorua. For one hour, you'll explore this living geothermal enclave accompanied by a local guide who will introduce you to the traditions, beliefs and customs of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people.

The tour includes viewing natural phenomena such as boiling mud pools, hot springs and the majestic Pōhutu geyser, all from safe platforms. You can also enjoy corn on the cob cooked in a geothermal pool, an authentic taste of traditional Kai cuisine.

The meeting point is at 17 Tryon Street, Rotorua, and the activity is conducted in English with a live guide.

  • Explore an authentic Maori village with live geothermal activity.
  • Learn about the ancient culture with a local Maori guide.
  • Taste food cooked in natural hot springs.

What’s included

  • Entrance to Whakarewarewa Village - The Living Māori Village
  • Guided tour in English with a local Maori guide

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Step by Step

Discover an ancient way of life that has endured for over 200 years in New Zealand's geothermal heartland. On your visit to Whakarewarewa village, you will have the unique opportunity to explore a place where Maori culture is intertwined with living nature, thanks to its geysers, mud pools and active hot springs.

During the tour, you will be met by a guide from the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people, who proudly share their heritage, stories and traditions with visitors. Along the way, you will learn about the traditional uses of geothermal natural resources, such as cooking, bathing and medicine.

One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to the observation platforms of the Pōhutu Geyser, the largest geyser in the southern hemisphere. You'll also enjoy a baked corn tasting at the town's largest hot spring pool, a treat that can only be experienced here.

This experience is educational and fun for adults and children alike, ideal for families and curious travellers looking for an authentic connection to the indigenous culture of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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