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Discover the geothermal wonders and living Māori culture of Rotorua with a visit to Te Puia and the spectacular Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Join a guided tour through this remarkable 60-hectare landscape, home to bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and more than 500 geothermal features, including the powerful Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere.
Visit the kiwi conservation centre to see New Zealand’s iconic native bird and watch skilled Māori carvers and weavers preserving traditional art forms. Hear stories and knowledge passed down through generations before enjoying an unforgettable Māori cultural performance featuring traditional songs, storytelling, the graceful poi dance, and the powerful haka.
Complete your experience with a delicious buffet hāngī lunch, featuring traditional Māori-inspired flavours and cooking methods. A remarkable journey through geothermal wonders, native wildlife, Māori culture, and authentic local cuisine.
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Meeting and pickup
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Itinerary
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1Rotorua
Delve into Rotorua's geothermal experience and discover Te Whakarewarewa, a geothermal valley spanning 60 hectares of land. This valley offers a wide range of attractions from mud pools to over 500 geothermal features. Among them is the Pohutu Geyser, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest active geyser! Watch master weavers and carvers in real time, visit Kiwi birds, and listen to ancestral tales passed down to our guides. Get excited for the opportunity to participate in the elegant Poi Dance or intense Haka and be captivated by the local Māori iwi's traditional entertainment and storytelling performances. Enjoy an exquisite Kai (Māori feast) Lunch prepared in the traditional Hangi style.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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