Whakarewarewa Combo - Village Guided Tour + Geothermal Trails Self Guided

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Get the best of both worlds and combine an iconic Maori Village guided tour and self guided Geothermal Trails walk...

Get the best of both worlds and combine an iconic Maori Village guided tour and self guided Geothermal Trails walk...

Highlights

  • Take the iconic Living Māori village tour led by descendants of early Māori guides
  • Witness how the Māori utilized natural geothermal resources for life atop a geothermal plateau
  • Immerse yourself in the untouched natural landscape on new geothermal walking trails
  • Encounter colorful steaming lakes, bubbling mud pools, and native manuka bushland
  • An insightful and enlightening tour to tick off the bucket list!

Get a complete Whakarewarewa experience and discover what makes New Zealand truly unique with this epic combo.

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.

Adult $72.00
Child $31.50 (5 - 15 years)
Senior $64.80
Infant $0.00 (under 5 years)

Location

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

Notes

  • Booking Time: Please note you are booking for the Living Maori Village Tour.Tour times will be 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm.

    Geothermal Trails (Self-Guided): Takes approximately 1 1.5 hours and can be experienced at any time between 9am & 4pm.

  • 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 BE AWARE DISCOUNTS RELATE TO THE SPECIFIC ENTRY TIME & DATE 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.

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antoinel4 from France wrote on 16 October 2024

Expérience fort enrichissante

Très belle petite visite de ce village et des traditions Maoris, ça reste un endroit touristique mais quelques familles vivent toujours sur place. A savoir que le créneau de 15h ne permet pas la visite du village et la balade du site géothermique !

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benjaming9 from France wrote on 18 June 2024

Recommandé à 100%

Super expérience ! Village magnifique et cadre encore plus ! Recommandé à 100%

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Donna Hood from Australia wrote on 15 September 2024

So authentic!

Fantastic day - our guide was very welcoming, natural & interesting! We loved it!

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S from Australia wrote on 10 September 2024

Amazing experience

Informative guided village tour (90min duration, includes complimentary corn on the cob and viewing of the Pohutu geyser), beautiful geothermal trails (90min walk, provides one of the best views of geothermal activity in New Zealand compared to other geothermal locations around New Zealand), easy booking process

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leem21 from Australia wrote on 04 September 2024

Great cultural insight

Wonderful insight, very informative guided tour. Thoroughly enjoyed by the family.

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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