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Rotorua Whaka Geothermal Trails and Maori Village Guided Combo Tour
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Rotorua Whaka Geothermal Trails and Maori Village Guided Combo Tour

by Whakarewarewa The Living Maori Village

1 hour
Rotorua
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1 hour
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
NZ$157.50NZ$175Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$78.75
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This walking tour in Rotorua lasts between one and three hours and combines access to the Whaka Geothermal Trails and a guided visit to Whakarewarewa, the Living Maori Village. The tour begins with a guided walk through the village, lasting about two hours, where guests see natural hot-spring pools and the Pohutu Geyser from viewing platforms. The guide explains the village’s history, traditions, and how the local Maori use the geothermal features, including a tasting of corn cooked in the largest hot pool. After the village tour, visitors can explore the geothermal trails on their own. These trails opened in December 2021 and feature natural landscapes such as hot-spring lakes, bubbling mud pools, geysers, and Manuka bush, all in a protected area. The trails provide photo opportunities and are suitable for visitors of all ages. The combo ticket includes admission to both the village guided tour and the geothermal trails. Tea, coffee, lunch, and bottled water are not included.

Highlights

Guided tour of Whakarewarewa Maori Village
View Pohutu Geyser from two lookout platforms
Taste corn cooked in geothermal hot pool
Access to Whaka Geothermal Trails for self-guided walk
See hot-spring lakes, mud pools, and geysers
Tour lasts between one and three hours

What's included

Access to Whaka Geothermal Trails and Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour combo

What's not included

Tea and coffee
Lunch
Bottled water

Itinerary

1

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

This guided village tour lasts about two hours and includes visits to natural hot-spring pools and viewing platforms overlooking the Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to twice per hour. The guide explains the Maori history, traditions, and the geothermal features used by the community, including a tasting of corn cooked in the largest hot pool. After the guided tour, visitors can take a self-guided walk through the Whaka Geothermal Trails, which opened in December 2021 and feature hot-spring lakes, bubbling mud pools, geysers, and Manuka bush trails.

120 min

2

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

This guided tour segment includes visits to two lookout platforms to see the Pohutu Geyser erupting up to two times per hour, illustrating natural geothermal activity.

60 min

Meeting point

Please come into our admissions building on arrival, this is sign posted outside the building.

End point

Please come into our admissions building on arrival, this is sign posted outside the building.

Languages

English (guide)English (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
NZ$157.50Save 10% vs Viator