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‘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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Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour

Reviews

4.57

141 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

103

Fab
Judith A,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great value for money -tour guide Brian extremely knowledgable friendly and polite Lovely scenic route and stops on way Fab experience of Māori life
Fab Day Out
Kellie B,
Mar 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a fabulous day out. Jack, our guide was Funny and excellent in his knowledge of all areas and the history of NZ and the local area. We enjoyed seeing Lake Rotorua, the Redwoods and the highlight was the cultural experience. A quick stop for kiwi fruit on the way back made for an adventurous and uplifting day.
A Must See - Favorite excursion on a 2 week trip
DAVID C,
Mar 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We loved this tour! Hearing directly from our Maori tour guide about the history of his village as well as how the geothermal springs are used in his people’s way of life was fascinating. We went on quite a few tours during our visit to New Zealand & Australia but this was our favorite of them all. We also enjoyed visiting a kiwi fruit orchard and sampling the delicious golden kiwi fruit. Thanks, Jack, for sharing your family farm with us. Definitely recommend!
Amazing day with Māori people.
Henry M,
Mar 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This in my opinion is a must tour. It was by far the best day and excursion we took during our 2 week cruise. Jack our driver was outstanding. So much knowledge and fun to be with. The village was amazing. The drive was a little long to get to the village but well worth it. Great people with so much history. I highly recommend this tour you won’t regret it.
It was a great tour and...
Christy F,
Feb 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a great tour and very informative about the Māori culture. The drive to and from our ship offered beautiful views and the driver was friendly and full of information.