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

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.



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  • emergency고객들은 지식이 풍부하고 매력적인 가이드를 칭찬하며, 종종 그들의 이야기 능력과 마오리 문화에 대한 열정을 강조했습니다 (45명이 이 점을 언급했습니다).
  • emergency많은 사람들이 살아있는 마오리 마을을 방문하는 진정한 경험을 칭찬하며, 일상 생활과 전통에 대한 통찰력을 높이 평가했습니다 (38명이 이 점을 언급했습니다).
  • emergency지열 온천에서 갓 조리한 옥수수를 맛볼 기회가 인기를 끌었으며, 많은 사람들이 이를 투어의 맛있는 추가 요소로 언급했습니다 (30명이 이 점을 언급했습니다).
  • emergency리뷰어들은 투어의 잘 조직된 정보 제공이 매우 유익하다고 자주 언급했습니다 (35명이 이 점을 언급했습니다).
  • emergency간헐천과 지열 활동의 경치가 장관으로 묘사되며 전체 경험을 향상시켰습니다 (28명이 이 점을 언급했습니다).
  • emergency방문객들은 마을 공동체의 따뜻한 환영을 높이 평가하며 투어 동안 집처럼 느끼게 되었다고 언급했습니다 (25명이 이 점을 언급했습니다).
  • star_shine투어 중 질문을 할 계획을 세워 최대한 경험을 활용하세요.
    가이드와의 개인적인 상호작용이 더 많은 소규모 그룹 경험을 위해 아침에 방문하는 것을 고려하세요.

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sujeongw from South Korea wrote on 06 March 2020

좋아요

한국어 설명서도 있고 공연, 음식(콘, 파이)도 새로운 경험이고 좋았습니다 마을 크기도 다니기 적당합니다

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Noh from South Korea wrote on 22 January 2020

민속마을과 간헐천

주소를 입력하여 찾아가는데 조금 혼선이 있었지만 마오리 마을이 잘 정비되어 있고 공연도 보기 좋았다. 산책로를 따라 걸으면서 간헐천과 화산지형을 살펴보는 것도 흥미롭다.

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cholb from South Korea wrote on 19 August 2019

가성비 최악!

뉴질랜드 여행 중 최악의 가성비! 마오리족이 현대적으로 사는 민속촌 아닌 민옥촌...후회됨., ㅜㅜ

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From Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village Guided Tour

Kia ora Chol, Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry you found your visit disappointing, as we hear often that what delights our visitors is the authenticity of our experience: That is a real life living village, you get to see facilities that have been built with our visitors in mind, set amongst the villagers’ homes. Our Cultural Experience (which includes the concert and tour, and all day access to our village, including all the nature trails and geothermal activity), our pricing is on a par, (if not lower than) similar-type experiences in the area. For us, Whakarewarewa, The Living Maori Village, we love giving our manuhiri (visitors) the opportunity to experience a diverse range of geothermal wonders and real Maori lifestyle in one place, something extremely unique in New Zealand and the world. As above, we get fantastic reviews and positive feedback on this authentic experience: One which offers a peek into real life in a Maori Village. It's a shame you feel this way, we'd welcome you one day in the future to perhaps alter your perceptions. Ngā mihi Whakarewarewa Team

YEO OG from South Korea wrote on 28 July 2019

재밌었어요

공연 너무 재미있었어요 ㅎㅎ 마을이 생각보다 작았지만 볼거리는 충분히 많았다고 생각해요 ta puia 안하고 여기 선택하길잘햇다는 생각이 들었어요

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From Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village Guided Tour

Kia Ora Yeo, Thank you for your lovely review and rating us five stars. Being able to visit a living Māori village is a unique experience – one that should definitely be on everyone's to-do list in NZ.

Nawon Lee from South Korea wrote on 27 May 2019

가성비 좋았어요

유명한 테푸이아를 갈까도 했지만 공연까지 포함한 가격은 이곳의 두배가 넘는 가격이라, 여행경비 생각해서 선택했는데, 1시간의 마을 설명도 포함되어 있고 공연까지 보고 알찬 구성이었습니다. 설명해주시는 분 말로는 테푸이아가 뉴질랜드 정부가 지원한? 그런 곳이라 갑자기 확 사람이 몰렸다고 하더라구요. 규모가 조금 작긴했지만 진짜 마오리마을 둘러본 경험을 해서 만족합니다!!

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From Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village Guided Tour

Kia Ora, thank you for taking the time to write this review, it is much appreciated. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the show and our geothermal wonders. Thanks so much!

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