Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Arriving in Rotorua later in the day? No problem! Discover the region's stunning lakes and experience the incredible Te Puia Maori cultural attraction on this half-day, small-group afternoon tour.
We'll pick you up from your Rotorua accommodation between 1:00 PM and 1:15 PM. At Te Puia, you'll enjoy a guided tour through its highlights, including the renowned woodcarving school, the art and craft gallery, Rotowhio Marae, a traditional weaving display, and the Kiwi House. Witness the magnificent Pōhutu Geyser erupting in person!
Spend your afternoon soaking in Rotorua's scenic beauty with a relaxing 60-minute drive around its most picturesque spots. You'll return to your city accommodation around 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and wear good walking shoes
Medium level of fitness required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Tour escort/host at Te Puia
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Te Puia
Be guided by our expert Maori guide around Te Puia and the New Zealand Maori arts and crafts school. Learn about traditional Maori customs and how we are preserving our culture using modern techniques and technology Visit Te Puia's on sight Kiwi house to learn more about our national bird. Get up and close with Pohutu geyser, the largest geyser in the southern hemisphere
Rotorua District
Take a trip out to the beautiful lakes area of Rotorua, with views of the Blue/green lakes.
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Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was interesting but...
Ellen R,
Mar 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was interesting but not exactly what I thought it would be. We never went to the blue and green lakes in the description. We got a Rotorua city tour which was nice. The cultural center was interesting but not enough about their life. It was more about the training school. The geyser is unpredictable so we only saw a small eruption. We saw 2 kiwi in the conservation center. It says small group which is true about our group, but then we are put into a large group at Te Puia. The best part was Linda, our driver. She was so nice and relatable.
Sights and education
Sofia W,
Sep 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00Great little afternoon tour. Our driver was very knowledgeable and gave us a ton of information before handing us off to the tour guide at the art institute. Also a great guide. Amazing craftsmanship. The Geothermal Reserve is very interesting and they have a kiwi reserve too! Great afternoon.
We wondered how this tour would be...
JM W,
Mar 6, 2018
- Viator
5.00We wondered how this tour would be as it started fairly low key, but as the tour progressed we found it well worth while. We enjoyed it, particularly seeing the volcanic geyser and the Maori carving. Glad we found it and chose it.
The tour guide was extremely...
Judy A,
Feb 1, 2017
- Viator
5.00The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. All aspects of the tour was well covered and very good value for money.
I was lucky enough to have an...
Robyn H,
Nov 21, 2014
- Viator
5.00I was lucky enough to have an individual tour - as I was the only one booked in! The Tour Guide was amazing. He took me to see the small indiginous villages, telling me local stories all the while. We saw the rest of Rotorua township then visited Te Paui, where my guide showed me everything there was to see there, providing a wonderful commentry. At the conclusion, I was dropped back at my hotel.
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