Maximise your visit to Whakarewarewa and get the full geothermal & cultural experience with the all day pass!
Introducing the ultimate All-Day Pass for a complete immersive experience at Whakarewarewa Maori Living Village!
Explore both geothermal wonders and cultural heritage with access to the fully guided Living Maori Village tours throughout the day, cultural performance and geothermal trails. From witnessing the Pohutu Geyser to indulging in corn cooked in hot pools, there's something for everyone!
Living Maori Village Tour:
Embark on a Legacy Guided Tour of Whakarewarewa, the iconic living Māori village led by direct descendants of New Zealand's early Māori guides as they share unique insights, knowledge, and hospitality.
See first hand how life revolved around natural geothermal resources for cooking, bathing, and heating homes. You'll also witness the awe-inspiring geothermal wonders of Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, from the iconic Pōhutu geyser to the bubbling mud-pools and steam vents, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and traditions inherent in living within a geothermal plateau.
Self Guided Geothermal Walk:
Have the exclusive opportunity to explore the untouched natural landscape via our new geothermal walking trails. Experience the stunning beauty of colorful steaming lakes and bubbling mud pools amidst native manuka bushland, engaging all your senses as you traverse these unique paths.
Cultural Performance:
You'll have a once in a lifetime experience of Maori history and legends through a range of traditional song and dance, including the powerful 'Haka', which is world famous, along with Poi, and Ti Rakau (stick). Each captivating performance uses song, dance and traditional games to bring the Maori culture to life.
Along with this you'll also delve into the rich heritage of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people as they share their stories, myths, and legends passed down through the generations.
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Vaihiria from New Zealand wrote on 31 October 2024
Whakarewarewa
That was awesome to learn more about the Maori Culture and they lifestyle. I learned about the Tarawera eruption and how the Maori had keep living and embracing even through the loss of many. Thankful to learn from the family members and knowing that they are still some people living in the actual village :)