Whaka Trails and Maori Village Combo Tour
Overview
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Our combo offers your access to our Iconic Village Guided Tour learning of our rich history, traditions and how our people utilise the geothermal that the village sits upon, including a corn on the cob cooked in our hot pools. Hot pools and Geysers all situated in one iconic place.
Our Geothermal Trails was opened in December 2021, you will experience untouched natural landscapes, mud pools and steaming lakes, excellent photo opportunities and suitable for the entire family.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Combo includes access to Whaka Geothermal Trails & Village Guided Tour
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Bottled water
What To Expect
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
You will take a Guided Tour through our Village to experience the amazement of nature’s hot-spring pools including viewing the world famous Pohutu Geyser from viewing platforms, and learning of our history, traditionscultre and how we utilise the Geothermal that our village sits upon, including a tasting experience of a corn on the cob cooked in our largest hot pool. You can then take a self-guided leisurely walk through our Geothermal Trails that provides exclusive access to untouched geothermal landscapes where Visitors can experience the raw nature of Papatuanuku (mother-earth). These Jurassic park-like trails are described as providing regenerative powers as You find yourself face-to-face with Hot-spring Lakes, bubbling Mud pools, Geysers, and Manuka bush trails.
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
On our guided tour you will visit 2 lookout platforms to view the amazing Pohutu Geyser which erupts as mother nature intened up to 2 times per hour.
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Whaka Trails and Maori Village Combo Tour
Reviews
171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Maori guide blames British Empire
elizabeth B,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
1.00The experience was unfortunately disappointing due to the attitude and atmosphere that the guide called DANIEL conveyed from the beginning of the tour and continued to do so throughout the tour. We were a group of 8 British Ladies of mature age. Daniel continued to voice his own opinions and prejudices against the British EMPIRE throughout the tour. He took every step to make a comment about how it wasn’t New Zealand’s wars as we entered the village. He continued his criticisms throughout the tour and by the end of the tour our group felt that World Wars 1 & 2 were caused entirely by us. That the Māori culture and history and language was entirely suppressed by the British. He gave his attention completely to a young boy who was a New Zealand Māori child. He is NOT good guide for a BRITISH group. We felt very offended. He appears to be carrying a BIG chip on his shoulder.
Really enjoyed it!
Catherine C,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really great tour, great guide and an amazing way to experience living history, contemporary life and the geothermal landscape.
Fantastic experience of Maori life.
Ivan G,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great tour from the local guide who lives in the Maori village and experiences everyday living in the village. From cooking meals over hot steam to washing in the hot outdoor thermal baths, we even got to eat a corn on the cob cooked in one of the hot pools. The tour was brilliant from start to finish and is well worth a visit.
Living with geothermal pools.
Kay M,
Mar 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guided tour of the village I learnt a lot about Maori culture and tradition and how they share their village life today.
Our tour Daniel was...
Victoria N,
Feb 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour Daniel was great! He engaged well with the crowd and welcomed our questions. I loved sampling the corn cooked in the thermal pool.
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