Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour

4.7 / 5
187 reviews
5K+ booked
17 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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  • Tour the only Maori village that sits upon Geothermal accitivity in New Zealand
  • Marvel at the geothermal wonders of the Pohutu geyser, steam vents and mud pools, and learn how they are used in daily life
  • Get a deeper insight into local culture on a guided tour
  • Experience the unique taste of food cooked in our hot pool with a free piee of corn on the cob straight from Parekohuru our largest cooking pool.
  • Experience over 100 years of traditions, history & legacies.
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Any visit to New Zealand isn't complete without experiencing the local culture, and the Whakarewarewa Village is New Zealand's only true living Maori village. With over five generations having lived here, you'll learn about the fascinating use of the geothermal valley in their day to day lives. From bathing to cooking and heating their homes, the geothermal wonders aren't just a spectacular sight. Whakarewarewa Village is also home to the famous Pohutu and Prince of Wales Feathers geysers, so keep an eye out to watch them burst with plumes of steam. Make sure to catch the Maori Cultural Performance Show, where you can witness the powerful and sacred Haka as well as stories, song and dance that play an important role in the Maori culture.

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Experience the unique geothermal activity with steaming vents and pools
Whakarewarewa Village
Witness the powerful eruption of a geyser in Whakarewarewa
Whakarewarewa Māori Village
Enjoy captivating Maori cultural performances showcasing traditional songs and dances
Whakarewarewa Māori Village
Discover Maori culture through an insightful guided tour experience
Whakarewarewa Māori Village
Ride through scenic trails on an e-bike adventure in Whakarewarewa
See the awesome geological features
See the awesome geological features
See the awesome geological features
Explore breathtaking aerial views of Whakarewarewa Thermal Village from above
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village Tour

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4.7 / 5
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Review for: All Day Pass - Trails, Guided Tour & Maori Performance

it was amazing, the guide was so knowledgeable and has explained everything properly. the haka performance was too good. overall experience was great. one must visit thiss to know about Māori culture and how they live their lives.

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Review for: All Day Pass - Trails, Guided Tour & Maori Performance

We loved everything about The Living Maori Village. Our guide was amazing and we loved listening to her stories as a child growing up there. She explained village life beautifully and with such great respect. We enjoyed eating corn on the cob cooked to perfection from the geothermal spring. We added onto our ticket to see the cultural show and I'm so glad we did. It was truly magnificent.

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Review for: Whakarewarewa Village Iconic Guided Tour

We opted for a guided tour and it was definitely worth it. Michael, our guide , is a native Maori and enthused at having us join him to show us round the village, a wealth of information. We were served sweetcorn freshly cooked in the hot pool, delicious, no dressing required!

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Review for: All Day Pass - Trails, Guided Tour & Maori Performance

It was drizzling on that day but the guide was still professional to explain to us. The corn cooked by hot spring water was truly sweet and succulent. The geothermal trail is an amazing walk. The smoke coming out from the hot springs makes the ambient surreal. Māori cultural performance is quite ordinary but it’s fine to join. Hangi lunch (NZD$38) is available for order at the cafe. Redemption of Klook ticket is fast and hassle free.

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Review for: All Day Pass - Trails, Guided Tour & Maori Performance

Amazing and educational experience to learn how the Māori people lived here for over 500 years in harmony with nature and also harnessing the power of the Earth in their lives - cooking and bathing. The corn cooked in the thermal waters was the most delicious corn said my 7 year old son! Loved the experience of walking through the pools. It was a particularly cold day and the hot thermal air and the steam created a surreal atmosphere. I’ll definitely recommend people to come here. The guide was very informative and kind and let my kids practice saying the place name many times.

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Review for: Whakarewarewa Village Iconic Guided Tour

awesome in-depth explanation of our guide who is a direct descent of the indigenous people living in the village. there’s also a great lookout point with nice view.

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Review for: Whakarewarewa Village Iconic Guided Tour

It was so good. The guide kept walking around and explained very well. It was a great time to learn and feel a little bit about Maori culture. There was also a chance to taste Hangi food along the way. The corn was delicious. It was the perfect time to experience New Zealand's nature, with its mysterious topography, geothermal smoke, ridiculously clear water, and the smell of sulfur! I highly recommend it👍

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A very interesting and informative tour. The guide is native living in that area. She was very knowledgeable and her commentary was very clear.

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Review for: Whakarewarewa Village Iconic Guided Tour

nice tour if you are interested about local tribes of newzealnd and geothermal . cost wise it’s okay to explore if have time

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Review for: All Day Pass - Trails, Guided Tour & Maori Performance

I didnt even need to show my voucher, they had my name on the system for fast transaction to change for physical ticket. It was very insightful and informative. Eye opening to learn more about Maori culture. Highly recommend 👍🏼

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  • An afternoon tour is usually not as full as a morning tour.
  • Pre-book the Cultural Performance (especially during the NZ summer months) as numbers are limited.
  • On a cold & rainy day the village has a mystical feeling about it as the rain & the cold hitting the geothermal creates clouds of steam making you feel like your walking into another dimension.

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