Overview
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2 hours
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Rotorua’s world-class guided experience and cultural performance.
This exhilarating combo extends on from our Te Rā experience by adding a captivating cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It will include a pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (traditional chant), poi and haka.
The Te Rā guided experience features a 90-minute tour through our geothermal valley, where you’ll visit the Pōhutu Geyser, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.
Along the way, our knowledgeable kaiārahi (guides) will share their Māori traditions, heritage, and ancestral stories, offering unique insights into our rich culture.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Wood carving school; bone and stone carving school; flax weaving school, Āhua Gallery.
Options
Rotorua: Te Rā Guided Experience + Haka
What‘s Included
Admission fee
plus beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Simply amazing
Kentaworld,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a must for every visitor to New Zealand to understand it's Maori culture. It is quite far from Auckland by car but it was worth it. Hopefully ,I wish there was a direct bus early in the morning to catch from Auckland .
New Zealand writ large.
Alan1fromOz,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00At 77, time was running out to satisfy a childhood want to see a Kiwi, a plopping volcanic mud poit and a geyser. All three satisfied in one day.
Nice attraction close to town.
subramanian ravi,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice overview of Maori culture and the Rotorua land. Kiwi enclosure is a rare experience.
Between culture and nature
afgbpd,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The geyser with natural activity was fantastic and in a beautiful setting. Appreciated the vision of the kiwis and the traditional art school Morì. Quality shop with wide choice.
An UNMISSABLE experience. We loved every single part.
Nomad52313766279,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an UNMISSABLE experience. Exceptionally organised, beautifully and thoughtfully presented, interesting and a brilliant way to see a few unique things in one trip! It’s a working school passing the unique Māori skills down, the Kiwi birds was fabulous, the geyser was amazing and the Māori experience was so well done. We had lunch at the end and couldn’t praise this place enough! Well done 🙌🏻
Fabulous experience
pelletierc2023,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fabulous!!! Everyone who are visiting NZ has to go there.
A unique & special part of the world
AFinlay-Smith,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Michael was great. Knowledgeable, energetic, was to answer any questions and had us so interested when explaining his tā moko. The natural landscape within Te Puia is absolutely stunning, unique and an absolute privilege to experience. The lunch banquet was delish!!! Plenty to choose from. Definitely recommend a visit to Te Puia to snyone who travels to Rotorua
Combines thermal and Maori experiences
SusanC4948,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very close to Rotorua this site combines thermal and Maori experiences. We booked the tour the day beforehand to see both the 30 mins Haka welcome and the 90 mins guided tour. When we arrived early we were given the opportunity to see the Haka welcome first (instead of last) which we took up. We were then taken on a bus (to save our legs) to the kiwi house and onto the geysers (which are real and erupt on various timings) before returning to the Maori art and craft education centre which was very interesting. Our guide was articulate and informative. After the tour you are free to revisit the sites already visited at your leisure, including the kiwi experience, the geysers, etc. This was my husband's favourite "thermal" experience because of the Maori aspects.
Worthwhile Māori culture experience
Gregory D,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We greatly appreciated the opportunity to get a climpse of Māori culture. The culture show was a bit touristic but well done and entertaining, while the school that teaches Māori arts and crafts to young Māori and the associated shop were particularly interesting and appealing. We were pleasantly surprised by the traditional Māori meal served in the cafeteria, which was ample and delicious.
A wonderful experience!
janethV2301SU,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had anticipated that the experience might feel very "touristy". I was wrong. It felt very authentic. I liked that all the staff seemed to be having a good time working with us, not just going through the paces. Our tour guide Fa was wonderful. We never felt hurried, and he gave us lots of good info. The cultural presentation was great and just the right length of time. We really enjoyed the opportunity to go back and look at the thermal park again, especially since Pohutu decided to erupt for us! The Maori Arts and Crafts Institute was particularly interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed our morning.
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