Rotorua’s Iconic Living Maori village
Enjoy a Legacy Guided Tour through the home of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people, who have shared their unique way of life with visitors from all around the world for over hundreds of years
Discover how our people have adapted and survived to live on top of a geothermal plateau, utilising this natural resource.
Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour
Experience the warmth of our Legacy Guided tours through NZ’s iconic living Maori village. Our Village guides are direct descendants of the early Māori guides who’s Legacy shaped tourism in New Zealand for generations. Their insights, knowledge and legendary hospitality (Manaakitanga) adds depth and richness to the experience you’ll have at Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village.
On the Whakarewarewa Guided Tour, you will:
- Explore an authentic living Māori village where people live on a daily basis, using natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe and heat their homes as they have for centuries.
- View the geothermal wonders of Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley including the world-famous Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud-pools, steam vents and bubbling pools.
- Learn what it’s like to live in the challenging geothermal plateau where daily life includes cooking in the bubbling pools and steam vents, and bathing in the refreshing therapeutic waters. Take in our various historical landmarks and buildings, including an active Marae (meeting grounds and focal point of Maori communities), our WWII Memorial Archway, historic churches, and Tapu (sacred) burial grounds. Whakarewarewa is truly NZ’s iconic Living Maori Village experience.
Guided tours of 1 hour are available daily at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1.15pm, 2pm & 3pm.
Book early as there is a maximum of 20-30 guests per tour to ensure the Safety and Enjoyment of all Visitors.
PRICING FROM 01 OCTOBER 2025 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2026:
- Adult$55.00
- Child (5-15 yr.) $27.50
- Senior (Gold Card) $49.50
- Family (2x adults & up to 4x Child) $148.50
- Infant under 5 yrs FREE
ENTRY: 17 Tryon St. Rotorua. Phone: 07 349 3463
SAFETY: Your 1 hour Guided Tour experience requires you to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
CANCELLATION: 100% Guaranteed if cancelled within 24 hours of arrival date, 25% fee charged if not.
CAUTION: Follow ALL public Covid regulations and KEEP to the Identified walkways at All times. Maximum 20 to 30 people per guided tour!
Complete your Maori Cultural Experience by adding our MAORI CULTURAL PERFORMANCE – 12.30pm Daily
Guiding Legacy
Steam Cooking
Pōhutu Geyser
Memorial Archway
