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Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village Guided Tour

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Get an unparalleled glimpse into New Zealands unique Maori Heritage with a guided tour of the iconic Living Maori Village...

Highlights

Experience daily life in an authentic Māori village using natural geothermal resources
Marvel at Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley's Pōhutu geyser and other geothermal wonders
Discover the challenges and traditions of living in a geothermal plateau
Visit historical landmarks like the active Marae and WWII Memorial Archway

Immerse yourself in the very essence of what makes New Zealand unique as you discover the heart of Whakarewarewa with a Legacy Guided Tour of NZ’s iconic living Maori village.

Led by direct descendants of New Zealand's early Māori guides, you'll be provided with local insights, knowledge and hospitality that will truly bring to life your experience as you discover how our people adapted to survive life on top of a geothermal plateau.

On our guided tour, you'll:

Discover in an authentic Māori village where daily life revolves around natural geothermal resources, used for cooking, bathing, and heating homes for centuries.
Witness the awe-inspiring geothermal wonders of Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, including the iconic Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud-pools, and steam vents.
Learn about the challenges and traditions of living in a geothermal plateau, from cooking in bubbling pools to bathing in therapeutic waters.
Explore historical landmarks like our active Marae, WWII Memorial Archway, historic churches, and tapu burial grounds.

Adult $48.00

Child $22.00 (5-15 years)

Infant $0.00 (under 5 years)

Family $184.00 (2 Adults + up to 4 Children)

What's included

Wheel Chairs provided if required.

Duration

Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

17 Tryon St
Whakarewarewa
Rotorua 3010
New Zealand

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

Family price: This is the combined value if tickets are purchased separately - discounts are shown from this price.
Please note: Cultural Performance is not included in the tour.
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.
Guided tours of 1 hour are available daily at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Book early as there is a maximum of 20-30 guests per tour to ensure the Safety and Enjoyment of all Visitors.
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.

Available Bookings from 16 May to 29 May 2026

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Gary Musson from Australia wrote on 07 November 2025

Who can spell Whakarewarewa?

An amazing insight into life in a Maori village that lives daily with the prospect of sudden thermal activity.

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Laura Evans from New Zealand wrote on 13 August 2025

Whakarewarewa Tour

This tour was comprehensive and informative, and such a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the culture of the Maori who lived and live in this special place.

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Kadisha from New Zealand wrote on 15 May 2026

Very interesting

Really cool geothermal village. Very interesting experience.

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Stephanie Tam from Canada wrote on 14 May 2026

Insightful and informative

Learned a lot about the history of this village and current practices - the hour went by really quickly, even though the experience was not rushed at all. My guide emphasized the cooking, communal bathing practices and diverse religions of community. We got to taste some corn boiled in the alkaline hot spring, and they let you stay as long as you like in the village to take a closer look at the church, meeting house, and wait for the geyers to spout. Highly recommend!

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zans from New Zealand wrote on 13 May 2026

Highlight of our trip!

I cannot recommend Whakarewarewa more highly! A beautiful museum inside that describes Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao history, Mount Tarawera and their famous wāhine guides. The guided tour was amazing! Personal anecdotes and mātauranga Māori and humour at its finest! 10/10

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