Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Visit the authentic Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village in the geothermal region of Rotorua on our full-day excursion which includes a guided tour, cultural concert and a light lunch.

A Maori villager will guide you through the village, explaining how they make use of the harsh geothermal environment to their advantage. The famous Pohutu geyser can also be viewed from a safe distance as it erupts naturally during the day.

Walk among the natural geothermal springs and steaming lakes, to see how your lunch is cooked in the traditional Hangi method.

You will also enjoy a 30-minute Maori cultural performance of singing, dancing and warrior demonstrations, including the famous Haka.

You tour also includes visits to Rotorua Government Gardens and other highlights of Rotorua, passing by 2 beautiful lakes, forests, kiwifruit orchards and the stunning coastline and beaches of Mount Maunganui.

Please note that the tour start time will be confirmed when your booking is accepted.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You must provide your own infant/child seat if required

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We suggest layers with hats and sunscreen

Tour departure time may change due to early and/or late ship arrivals and departures. You will be notified at time of booking Please check your emails to confirm tour departure times. This will over ride the time printed on the voucher.

Please check in with us 15 minutes prior to the departure time we advise you.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

Experience an authentic Māori Village where people live on a daily basis. Learn what it is like to live in the challenging environment of Whakarewarewa where daily life includes cooking in the bubbling pools and bathing in the therapeutic waters. Learn about Māori culture and traditions, with many examples of crafts on display. View geothermal wonders including the world famous Pohutu Geyser, boiling mud-pools and steam vents. See how the locals prepare and cook Hangi meals in the in-ground steam boxes and cook corn in the bubbling water of the geothermal hot pools. View the various historical landmarks and buildings, including an active Marae, two historic churches, and tapu (sacred) burial grounds. Watch a cultural performance with traditional song and dance, and experience the fearsome Haka, with bulging eyes and beating chests, made famous by NZ Sporting teams. Enjoy a Hangi lunch at the Village cafe and taste the delicious food cooked in the underground geothermal steam boxes.

2 hours • Admission Included

Lake Rotorua

Views of the lake - the central focal point of Rotorua

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

FREE light lunch, hangi style

Air-conditioned vehicle

Port pickup and drop-off

Maori cultural performance

Experienced professional guide

Personal expenses

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