Te Puia -Te Rā Guided Tour

From NZD 95

4.7

224 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

A day of excitement, culture, kai and connection…

For generations, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from all over the world to explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley.

Our 90 minute guided tour will bring you face to face with the biggest, naturally active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere Pōhutu Geyser, and enjoy the up-close experience with the New Zealand Kiwi, in our brand-new Kiwi Conservation Centre. Be mesmerized by exploding mud pools all throughout the valley and gaze at beautifully crafted Māori-made artwork and sculptures visible throughout Te Puia.

Watch carvers and weavers demonstrate their skills at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, and hear our guides share stories passed down from their ancestors. Our wānanga (school) is a lighthouse for indigenous culture, worldwide. We are honoured to open the doors to our wānanga and show you the work of internationally recognised artists.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Highest Geyser and most active Geothermal Valley in the Southern Hemisphere

Professional guide

Explore a Marae and Maori village

Explore our Kiwi Conservation Centre

Wood, Bone & Greenstone carving, flax weaving schools.

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Options

Te Rā Guided Tour

Guided Tour : Guided Tours are available on the hour from 9am, to 4pm. Please specify the timeslot when booking. Check in 15 min prior.

Operated by Te Puia

Reviews

4.7

224 reviews

175

Excellent place
Ben B,
Dec 23, 2024
5.0
Great trip around the geysers. We had an excellent guide who took us past the major things to see and then left us to wander at our own pace. Just an amazing landscape well worth seeing. We also added in the cultural show. Well worth doing if you’ve not seen one before.
Surreal
Hemarabha A,
Dec 22, 2024
5.0
It was a lovely experience. The guide explained very nicely . But for the smell , we enjoyed a lot going around the place and watching the geysers.
It is an educational trip...
Simon T,
Dec 2, 2024
5.0
It is an educational trip as well as seeing geyser and you have to pay extra for the Maori experience
Not very organized. Not as advertised
Gautam,
Nov 10, 2024
3.0
The Gysers viewing from near would have been memorable. We missed this sight because information by the guide was poor. Parking was not available and had to park far and walk to the place. No rest Roos allowed before the tour starts ?
Te Puia a wonderful place
Esther T,
Nov 8, 2024
4.0
Our guide young Shaun educated us with the history and culture of the place he has a sense of humour too the geothermal mud pools and geysers awesome 👌