• Whaka E-Bike Trail

Whaka E-Bike Hire & Trails

NEW in 2021! A unique and fun way to explore the Jurassic geothermal landscape through the Whakarewarewa thermal reserve.

Whaka E-Bike Hire & Trails

Our Whaka Geothermal Walking Trails were introduced as a new visitor experience in 2020 and have proved to be a very popular way to enjoy the natural surrounds of Whakarewarewa on foot. To take that exploration to the next level, we have teamed up with Electric Bike Rentals Rotorua to offer an exclusive Whaka E-Bike Hire & Trails experience on two wheels, into previously non-accessible areas of the Reserve! 

This is an ideal outdoor leisurely adventure for families, couples, and small groups of up to 10 people, and for all levels of fitness. Kids can ride independently or on a dual-carry E-bike. 

After picking up your E-Bikeand following our safety induction process, you’ll start your exclusive Whaka E-Bike cycling tour from the Whakarewarewa Tours visitor centre across the famous Whaka ‘Penny-Divers’ bridge and to the beginning of the Whaka E-Bike Trail. 

After soaking in the stunning sights of bubbling geysers and the varying shades of hot spring lakes and pools, you can continue your E-Bike experience through to the world-famous Redwood Forest, just 5minute ride away. Book online and pre-order a Picnic Hamper to enjoy along the way, or bring your own hamper. 

Health and Safety: Please note that all visitors to our Village will be notified of any NZ Health Department processes and procedures in relation to COVID-19 best-practice guidelines and that anyone who breaches these guidelines will be asked to immediately leave the Village property. Further COVID-19 related information can be read here.

Rotorua’s Iconic Māori village!

E-Bike Hire Daily: 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm

E-BIKE HIRE RATES (ADULT OR CHILD):

  • 2 hours NZD $ 49
  • 4 hours NZD $ 79
  • 6 hours NZD $ 99

Note: children up to 65kgs can tandem ride in the ‘Captains Chair’ behind an Adult for no extra cost!

CANCELLATION: 100% Guarantee to refund your booking, less any transaction fee

ENTRY: 17 Tryon St. Rotorua. Phone: 07 349 3463

SAFETY: Please wear comfortable shoes for cycling and weather-appropriate clothing.

CAUTION: Follow ALL public COVID-19 regulations and KEEP to the identified cycleways at ALL times.

BOOK NOW

Experience more at Whakarewarewa
The Living Māori Village

Whaka Geothermal Trails

Our new geothermal nature trails provide exclusive access to an untouched geothermal landscape where Visitors can experience the raw nature of Papatuanuku (mother-earth). The Jurassic park-like landscape are described as providing regenerative powers as You find yourself face-to-face with Nature, Hot Spring Lakes, Mud Pools and native manuka bushlands.Please note that there is no access to Pohutu Geyser on our Geothermal Trails.
Find out more >

Whakarewarewa Legacy Guided Village Tour

Enjoy our Legacy guided tour and home of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people who have been sharing their way of life with visitors from all around the world for over 200 years. Discover how our people have adopted and survived to live on top of a caldera, a truly intrepid human journey since the devastating eruption of Mt Tarawera in 1886.
Find out more >
Geyser viewing platform Whakarewarewa Maori Village

Explore Our Geothermal Wonderland

Discover the unique geothermal landscape of Te Whakarewarewa Valley. Being the only living geothermal Māori village, we are gifted with geothermal vents that provide a life-giving energy resource.See our boiling hot pools and bubbling mud, and learn how our residents utilise and respect the ever-changing forces beneath our land.
Find out more >
  • "So informative full of history. Very authentic... Delicious hangi one must try when there. Having been to other Villages this one is one of a kind! "
    Karolina – Palmerston North, New Zealand – via TripAdvisor
  • "It is once impressive for the landscape itself and twice impressive for the fact that it is a populated village where people get on with their lives by utilising the earth’s powers ."
    PhillipP- 03/2020 – via TripAdvisor
  • "The welcome at Whakarewarewa brought me to tears... Our guide was friendly, funny and informative."
    Susie – Rotorua, New Zealand – via TripAdvisor
  • "The Guide’s passion for their home was so beautiful and genuine. The waiata to finish the tour brought a tear to my eyes."
    Monique Enoka-Davidson – New Zealand – 01/2021- via Google Map
  • "Amazing heritage in this area, very friendly and inviting." 
    Estee Blom- New Zealand – 01/2021- via Google Map