Te Puia Ticket

Experience Maori culture and geothermal wonders
4.6 / 5
335 reviews
9K+ booked
Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ
Save to wishlist
Eco icon Certified Sustainable Partner
  • Te Rā Guided Experience – 90-minute guided tour through our geothermal valley, Kiwi Conservation Centre and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.
  • Te Rā Guided Experience + Haka - 90-minute guided tour through our geothermal valley, Kiwi Conservation Centre and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, followed by a 30-minute cultural performance in our carved meeting house.
  • Tuku Iho Trail – Premium 2-hour 15-minute guided tour through our geothermal valley, including our ngāwhā (hot pool) with a sweetcorn tasting, Kiwi Conservation Centre and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, plus a 30-minute cultural performance in our carved meeting house.
  • Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience – Indulge in a traditional hāngī buffet dinner with breathtaking valley views, followed by a powerful Māori cultural performance featuring song and dance.
  • Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience Combo – Begin with a 90-minute guided tour, then indulge in a traditional hāngī buffet dinner with spectacular valley views, followed by a powerful Māori cultural performance of song and dance.
  • Mārama: Geyser Light Trail — A hosted, immersive night-time journey through Te Puia. Experience the valley as never before, with geysers, paths, and landscapes brought to life in a spectrum of light.

What to expect

Journey through Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, home to Pōhutu Geyser – the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere – along with bubbling mud pools and clouds of steam.

At the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, watch talented students learn the ancient traditions of weaving, wood, stone, and bone carving. Our wānanga (school) is a cultural centre of excellence dedicated to encouraging, fostering and promoting Māori arts, crafts and culture.

Step inside the Kiwi Conservation Centre to see our national icon in a purpose-built nocturnal enclosure dedicated to its protection.

Be captivated by a Māori cultural performance in our intricately carved meeting house, where traditional song and dance come alive.

Savour an indigenous hāngī buffet at our world-renowned Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, with panoramic views over the geothermal valley.

Our expert guides share treasured stories, connecting you to the rich heritage and living traditions of our people.

Cherishing unforgettable memories, sharing love, joy, and happiness with beloved family and friends
Enjoy a guided tour of Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley
Te Puia Ticket
Be welcomed onto Rotowhio Marae with a traditional pōhiri (welcome)
Te Puia Ticket
Te Puia Ticket
Te Puia Ticket
Visit the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and learn how we preserve our culture
Savoring delicious traditional flavors and authentic dishes, enjoying the warmth of Pātaka Kai together
Dine at Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar featuring seafood, locally sourced produce, and authentic Māori hāngī dishes
Te Puia Ticket
Visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre and learn about how we protect our national treasure
Witnessing the majestic eruption of Pōhutu Geyser, nature’s breathtaking wonder in Rotorua, New Zealand
Nature’s spectacle: Pōhutu Geyser shoots steaming water high above the valley
Te Puia Ticket
Experience the power of haka, poi and waiata in Te Aronui a Rua, our traditionally carved meeting house
Te Puia Ticket
Our cultural performance brings to life stories and traditions through haka and dance
Te Puia Ticket
Visit Rotowhio Marae – a traditionally carved meeting house showcasing exceptional Māori architecture
Savour hāngī, a traditional feast cooked beneath the earth
Savour hāngī, a traditional feast cooked beneath the earth
Indulge in a wide variety of delicious dishes, enjoying a delightful buffet dining experience together
Dine for lunch or dinner at our world-class buffet
Te Puia Ticket
Visit our weaving school. Te Rito o Rotowhio and learn about the art of weaving
Te Puia Ticket
Te Puia Ticket
Te Puia Ticket
See how taonga are made at Te Takapū o Rotowhio, our stone and bone carving school
Te Puia Ticket
Shop taonga at Āhua Gallery – each piece crafted at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
Te Puia Ticket
Ancestral knowledge is passed down through our kaiārahi (guides)
Marvel at our geothermal wonderland, alive with geysers, steam, and bubbling pools
Marvel at our geothermal wonderland, alive with geysers, steam, and bubbling pools
Enjoy joyfully celebrating Marama under the moonlight, sharing stories, laughter, and traditions in harmony together
See our geysers illuminated by light and stars as part of Mārama
Te Puia Ticket
Experience our geothermal valley in a new light when night falls
Te Puia Ticket
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley
Te Puia Ticket
Learn about food cooked in a ngāwhā (hot pool) as part of the Tuku Iho Trail
Te Puia Ticket
Our valley is magical at every hour, glowing differently by day and night

Location

Contact us

Got a question about this activity? Ask us on live chat!