Get an unparalleled glimpse into New Zealands unique Maori Heritage with a guided tour of the iconic Living Maori Village...
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:
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Thank you for the tour! Our guide was amazing, she told us all about Māori culture and shared many interesting facts. If you'd like to get an authentic Māori village experience, then this is your sign. We were very pleased — thank you so much!
We loved our tour to Whakarewarewa. It felt more authentic than the attractions specifically built for tourists. The tour guides being residents of the village and descendents of the village original inhabitants made it a rich experience. We also loved that the money we spent on this tour goes directly to the village and the upkeep of their space. We learnt so much from the walk through and the freshly made sweetcorn was a delicious addition!
Our guide was great. With this 1 hour tour you just walk through the communal part of the village and look at the geysers from a distance. Up close at the hot pools and the cooking and bathing areas. Lots of information and your ticket gets you all day access, you can go and come back if you have other tours booked but didn'tget to see the geysers go off,, but you are restricted from up close to the geysers. Great value if booked throught bookme with a discount. Good in the rain but bring an umbrella.
It was a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this tour, the guide, the whole experience of seeing how people lived in the village and understanding their daily lives was so wonderfully explained and showcased.
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nannagray from Australia wrote on 07 May 2025
Great day out
Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rotorua. Kylie was a very imformative guide, giving us all interesting information on her culture, traditions and her home.