Rotorua Cultural Experiences

Enjoy a guided tour through Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest active geyser and extraordinary geothermal wonders.

Visit the renowned Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, watching skilled artisans create intricate wood carvings and delicate woven art.

Explore the Kiwi Conservation Centre, where you'll see New Zealand’s iconic bird up close and learn about ongoing conservation efforts.

Upgrade your experience with options including a live Haka performance or a traditional Hangi buffet dinner for deeper cultural immersion.

Pohutu Geyser erupts up to 20 times a day, shooting water as high as 30 meters into the air—don’t miss this natural wonder during your visit.

Enhance your geothermal tour with a dynamic Haka performance, blending Māori culture and storytelling in a thrilling live show.

Walk through Te Puia’s volcanic landscape, marveling at boiling mud pools and the powerful Pohutu Geyser as it erupts before your eyes.

Discover Māori traditions as you visit a working Marae and gain insight into ancient customs through interactive cultural displays.

Spend time exploring the village and learning about Māori crafts at the Arts Institute, where you can interact with the artisans.

The Haka, performed by warriors in stunning costumes, was once used to prepare for battle and is now a key symbol of Māori pride.

Take a geothermal tour through Te Puia’s dramatic landscape, then savor a delicious hangi meal slow-cooked using natural geothermal heat.

Discover Māori culture up close, with access to the Arts and Crafts Institute where expert carvers and weavers continue age-old traditions.

Enjoy a guided exploration of the vibrant Te Whakarewarewa Valley, including the erupting Pohutu Geyser and bubbling mud pools.

Your visit includes a Hangi buffet meal, where you’ll experience authentic flavors of traditional Maori cuisine and New Zealand’s culinary heritage.

The name "Hāngī" refers to the Maori method of cooking food underground, an ancient practice that adds unique earthy and smoky flavors.

Travel to Mitai Māori with complimentary round-trip transportation and be regaled with creative storytelling around the history, culture, and traditions of this village.

After a welcoming ceremony, a traditional meal is unveiled and set to slow cook in an earth oven for consumption at the end of your visit.

You will be privy to warriors paddling down the Wai-o-Whiro stream by canoe, and cultural performances galore.

Stroll through nature and see an ancient fortified village, the spring of Te Puna Tapu o Tuhoe, and glow worms illuminating the forest.

Discover the ways of living, natural resources, and survival techniques used by indigenous peoples.

Wind down with authentic food cooked in a hāngī pit, and engage in a lively question and answer session.

Discover New Zealand’s only living Māori village, where locals use geothermal steam to cook food, heat homes, and bathe, just as their ancestors did.

Step into a living, breathing Māori community where you witness everyday life up close—without the tourist gloss.

Walk through sacred burial grounds and an active Marae, a central part of village life where community events and ceremonies are still held today.

Explore how traditional Māori customs blend with modern living in a village surrounded by bubbling hot springs and steam vents.

Did you know? Hot pools sometimes pop up overnight in this village, changing the landscape—and occasionally a house!

Join a small-group guided tour of Te Pā Tū, where you'll be welcomed with a traditional pōwhiri and haka performance.

Indulge in a four-course feast with dishes inspired by indigenous ingredients, prepared by renowned chefs, and served family-style.

Get hands-on with Maori culture, learning to play stick games, mastering poi movements, and experiencing traditional tattoo and carving techniques.

Participate in a guided tour of Tamaki Village, engaging in interactive workshops before witnessing breathtaking cultural performances.

Formerly known as Tamaki Māori Village, Te Pā Tū offers a revamped experience that combines authentic tradition with seasonal culinary delights.

Discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and cultural landmarks, including Te Puia and the city’s iconic sights, all in a small-group guided tour.

See the incredible Pohutu Geyser in action at Te Puia and explore the Māori cultural village with its rich history and interactive experiences.

Enjoy a guided city tour of Rotorua, visiting Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, and the Blue Baths, plus free time to explore on your own.

Round-trip transfers from Auckland ensure a hassle-free experience, with water and snacks included, making this a convenient and comfortable journey.

Fun fact: Rotorua’s geothermal activity is so intense that you can sometimes see steam rising from the ground throughout the city!