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Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

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For a truly unique experience come and explore Whakarewarewa, a living Maori village set amongst a highly active landscape erupting with geothermal activity...

For a truly unique experience come and explore Whakarewarewa, a living Maori village set amongst a highly active landscape erupting with geothermal activity...

Highlights

  • Be Entertained by our Cultural Performance group, by way of song, dance and the almighty Haka (War Dance)
  • Explore the walking tracks to see beautiful hot lakes, mud pools and views of the village from above
  • Hear stories of early migration, geothermal activity in the area and the legends surrounding the Mt Tarawera eruption
  • View the fully carved Ancestral Meeting House, learn of the great significance they have in preserving the genealogy, history and culture of the Tuhourangi, Ngati Wahiao tribe
  • View the amazing Pohutu Geyser and observe the Pohutu and Prince of Wales Feathers Geysers erupting

Whakarewarewa was voted one of Lonely Planet’s top 500 places to visit in the World.

Whakarewarewa is a truly unique experience. You are welcome to explore a living Maori village set amongst a highly active landscape erupting with geothermal activity.

Discover the lifestyle and traditions of the people of Tuhourangi/ Ngati Wahiao and how they have come to live in harmony with their unique geothermal environment.

Experience Māori culture, unique geothermal wonders, including Pōhutu Geyser, walking tracks and interactive opportunities. Maximise your visit through our hourly guided tour and our Māori cultural performance (half an hour).

 

Please Note Guided Tour/ Cultural Performance Timings are as follows:

Our guided tours are at: 9.00am, 10.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.30pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm.



- Our guided tours are all approximately 1 hour long.

Our Cultural Performance tours are at: 11.15am and 2.00pm.



- Our Performance tours are approximately 30 minutes long.



Please note: Visitors entering the village after 2:30pm will miss the last Cultural Performance for the day which starts at 2:00pm.

 

Suggested Itineraries:

- 10.00am guided tour – followed by the 11.15am Cultural Performance

- 11.15am Cultural Performance - followed by the 12.00pm guided tour

- 1.00pm guided tour – followed by the 2.00pm Cultural Performance

- 2.00pm Cultural Performance – followed by the 2.30pm guided tour

Adult $45.00
Child $20.00 (5-15 years)

What's included

  • Wheel Chairs provided if required.

Location

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

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Duration: Stay for three hours, or stay all day – the choice is yours, noting we recommend a visit of at least three hours to maximise what we have to offer.
  • 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.

    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. OUR LAST CULTURAL PERFORMANCE IS AT 2:00PM, GUESTS BUYING TICKETS FOR ADMISSION AFTER THIS TIME WILL RECEIVE A GUIDED TOUR AND VILLAGE ADMISSION ONLY (NO CULTURAL PERFORMANCE).

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Sophia Schindler from United Kingdom wrote on 19 March 2020

Great experience

Great experience. Definitely recommend the nature walk and trying the corn on the cob made in a hot spring.

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Raquel Fernandez from Spain wrote on 16 March 2020

Worhwhile

The history around it is very interesting, the places amazing and the small show is a plus

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isabellec2 from Canada wrote on 24 March 2020

A really nice experience

We really enjoyed our visit. The tour with The chief was interesting and funny, the walk afterward gave us another experience and the show, just wow! We also ate corn and hangi pie, not to be missed out! I recommend this visit to anyone who’s interested in learning more about the Maoris culture.

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Paul from New Zealand wrote on 22 March 2020

Wonderful experience

Our guide was very professional, knowledgeable & friendly, ever-ready with a smile & witty jokes. The whole grounds was sucha.pleasure to see & enjoy. The Maori performances were excellent ! Well done !

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James Brown from United Kingdom wrote on 21 March 2020

Great Show

Great show of dancing and song. The tour around the village afterwards was very informative and interesting.

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