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Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village Guided Tour

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Get an unparalleled glimpse into New Zealands unique Maori Heritage with a guided tour of the iconic Living Maori Village...

Get an unparalleled glimpse into New Zealands unique Maori Heritage with a guided tour of the iconic Living Maori Village...

Highlights

  • Experience daily life in an authentic Māori village using natural geothermal resources
  • Marvel at Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley's Pōhutu geyser and other geothermal wonders
  • Discover the challenges and traditions of living in a geothermal plateau
  • Visit historical landmarks like the active Marae and WWII Memorial Archway

Immerse yourself in the very essence of what makes New Zealand unique as you discover the heart of Whakarewarewa with a Legacy Guided Tour of NZ’s iconic living Maori village.

Led by direct descendants of New Zealand's early Māori guides, you'll be provided with local insights, knowledge and hospitality that will truly bring to life your experience as you discover how our people adapted to survive life on top of a geothermal plateau.

On our guided tour, you'll:

  • Discover in an authentic Māori village where daily life revolves around natural geothermal resources, used for cooking, bathing, and heating homes for centuries.
  • Witness the awe-inspiring geothermal wonders of Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, including the iconic Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud-pools, and steam vents.
  • Learn about the challenges and traditions of living in a geothermal plateau, from cooking in bubbling pools to bathing in therapeutic waters.
  • Explore historical landmarks like our active Marae, WWII Memorial Archway, historic churches, and tapu burial grounds.
Adult $48.00
Child $22.00 (5-15 years)
Infant $0.00 (under 5 years)
Family $184.00 (2 Adults + up to 4 Children)

What's included

  • Wheel Chairs provided if required.

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • 17 Tryon St
  • Whakarewarewa
  • Rotorua 3010
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Family price: This is the combined value if tickets are purchased separately - discounts are shown from this price.

    Please note: Cultural Performance is not included in the tour.



  • Child price applies to ages 5-15 years, entry is free for under 5's.

    Please note there is no access to the geysers from the village - they are viewed from our two lookout platforms.

    Guided tours of 1 hour are available daily at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Book early as there is a maximum of 20-30 guests per tour to ensure the Safety and Enjoyment of all Visitors.

    PLEASE BE AWARE DISCOUNTS ARE FOR ENTRY ONLY AND RELATE TO THE SPECIFIC ENTRY TIME PURCHASED. FOR EXAMPLE; A 3:00PM TICKET IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE VILLAGE BEFORE 3:00PM ON THE DAY OF ADMISSION. DISCOUNTED TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE & NON TRANSFERABLE.



Available Bookings from 2 Sep to 15 Sep 2025

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Petras Janulevicius from Australia wrote on 18 August 2025

Amazing

Amazing

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melissab41 from United States wrote on 14 August 2025

Fantastic, please go check them out

The guides answered any questions anyone had and shared so much about their history and family. I will be taking people to go with me next time so that they can check it out. The thermal self guided tour is gorgeous. Walking through a closed off living village as a tourist was a little uncomfortable because I was in their home, but it also allowed me to learn so much. Worth the discomfort. If you want to try Hangi (just to know what it's like) you can do so in the café there.

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Laura Evans from New Zealand wrote on 13 August 2025

Whakarewarewa Tour

This tour was comprehensive and informative, and such a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the culture of the Maori who lived and live in this special place.

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Julie Williams from New Zealand wrote on 11 August 2025

Value for Money

Our guide was great. Learnt alot about the local Iwi. Unique experience being in the village and seeing old traditions still in use. We saw the Geysers erupt which was very special.

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Lucy from New Zealand wrote on 04 August 2025

Informative

The tour was good. Lots of information. Not as much 'bubbling mud' as I remember from when I was young, but that's out of the tours control. Guide was lovely.

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