Guided Tours

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience

Te Puia geothermal landscape with steam rising, showcasing Te Rā Guided Experience in Rotorua, New Zealand.

Te Puia geothermal park with steam rising, showcasing Māori cultural performance and Hāngī buffet dinner experience.

Visitors walking beneath the towering carved pillars and woven canopy at the entrance of Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand, as part of the Te Rā Guided Experience and Haka Combo tour

Guide giving a presentation on New Zealand's native plants to visitors at the Kiwi Education Centre, part of the Te Rā Guided Experience at Te Puia, Rotorua

Explore geothermal wonders, witness the iconic Pohutu Geyser, visit a Kiwi conservation center, and learn about traditional Māori arts and crafts.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

1.5-hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
English-speaking guide
Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

Haka Combo (if option selected)

30-minute Haka performance
Pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), Waiata (song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi, Haka

Hāngī Lunch Buffet Combo (if option selected)

Hāngī Lunch Buffet (see menu here)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Te Puia’s Te Rā Guided Experience takes you on a 90-minute tour through one of New Zealand’s most remarkable geothermal landscapes. You’ll start by visiting the Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, home to the world-famous Pohutu Geyser, which can erupt up to 30 meters high. The valley is dotted with boiling mud pools, and your guide will explain the geothermal wonders of the area.

Next, step into the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where you’ll see master carvers and weavers at work. Learn about the skills passed down through generations as you witness intricate wood, bone, and greenstone carvings in progress. You’ll also get an up-close look at flax weaving and the traditional techniques used to create everyday Māori items.

During the tour, you’ll visit a kiwi conservation center, where the rare and nocturnal national bird of New Zealand is protected. Cameras are not allowed, so this moment will stay in your memory, rather than on your phone.

Your experience concludes with a visit to a marae, a traditional Māori meeting house, and a guided exploration of the village.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring a pair of comfortable shoes, an umbrella, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and preferred mode of cashless payment for your visit.

Accessibility

This experience is accessible by wheelchair and stroller/pram.
This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back/neck injuries.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.