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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 from18 Mar to 31 Mar 2026

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emergencyCustomers loved the knowledgeable and engaging guides, often highlighting their storytelling skills and passion for Māori culture (45 people said this).
emergencyMany praised the authentic experience of visiting a living Māori village, appreciating the insights into daily life and traditions (38 people said this).
emergencyThe opportunity to taste freshly cooked corn from the geothermal springs was a hit, with many mentioning it as a delightful addition to the tour (30 people said this).
emergencyReviewers frequently noted the well-organized and informative nature of the tour, making it a worthwhile experience (35 people said this).
emergencyThe scenic views of geysers and geothermal activity were often described as spectacular, enhancing the overall experience (28 people said this).
emergencyVisitors appreciated the warm welcome from the village community, making them feel at home during the tour (25 people said this).
star_shinePlan to ask questions during the tour to get the most out of your experience.
Consider visiting in the morning for a smaller group experience with more personal interaction with the guide.

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shyamcurtiz from Australia wrote on 17 March 2026

Fantastic experience

Starting from the guide, location and hangi meal, we enjoyed.

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lizc from Australia wrote on 14 March 2026

Insightful

The guide provided us a great insight to the Moari lifestyle and culture.

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iand14 from Canada wrote on 14 March 2026

Good history lesson

Our guide is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour. He is an older fellow and told us he had grown up in this village. I give him 5 stars.

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Naomi King from New Zealand wrote on 12 March 2026

Tour guide

The tour guide was really rude and short with my family member, had no patience for her questions.

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Barbara from Australia wrote on 12 March 2026

Tour and Show

Guided Tour by a young chief and cultural performance was great. Enjoyable morning.

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