Te Puia -Te Rā Guided Tour

From NZD 100

4.53

277 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Reviews

4.53

277 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

203

It is interesting to...
Hao Z,
Apr 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It is interesting to learn Mori culture and seeing Kiwi bird. The main geyser didn't erupt when we were there that is disappointed. If I knew no guarantee to see it I would not go since the ticket is expensive. Self guided tour is better for this place.
Te Puia
Nicola H,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Te Puia was a great day out and well worth the money paid. We saw Kiwis up close and the geyser turned up on time while we were there. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had many stories to tell.
Interesting, educational...
James P,
Mar 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Interesting, educational walk through with a guide. Definitely worth the trip! We got to see a greeting ceremony and watch local artists carving.
disappointed
CraigB,
Mar 15, 2025
- Viator
2.00
I felt the important geothermal fields we were rushed thru and the guide was somewhat pretentious. The tour was not worth the money or time. I recommend the Waimangu tour
On the tour’s website it...
Dianne J,
Feb 17, 2025
- Viator
1.00
On the tour’s website it is not specified the distance from the city to the site of the tour. We disembarked from a cruise ship believing the pickup was close by but when we checked the pickup was more than an hour away. It would have cost us $200 one way fare. We contacted the tour company explained that their information was incomplete and we couldn’t travel that distance, requesting our fare reimbursed of $102.00. We have been a repeat customer of Viator for a few years and have never had an issues with our various tours until now.