• travel_explore Rotorua & Taupo Change location?
    • image_search Search... Experiences & more

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village Guided Tour

More from Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village chevron_right
4.7
1268
Deals from $27.00 Save $21.00 Check datescalendar_month
favorite_border Add to List
Get an unparalleled glimpse into New Zealands unique Maori Heritage with a guided tour of the iconic Living Maori Village...

Get an unparalleled glimpse into New Zealands unique Maori Heritage with a guided tour of the iconic Living Maori Village...

Highlights

  • Experience daily life in an authentic Māori village using natural geothermal resources
  • Marvel at Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley's Pōhutu geyser and other geothermal wonders
  • Discover the challenges and traditions of living in a geothermal plateau
  • Visit historical landmarks like the active Marae and WWII Memorial Archway

Immerse yourself in the very essence of what makes New Zealand unique as you discover the heart of Whakarewarewa with a Legacy Guided Tour of NZ’s iconic living Maori village.

Led by direct descendants of New Zealand's early Māori guides, you'll be provided with local insights, knowledge and hospitality that will truly bring to life your experience as you discover how our people adapted to survive life on top of a geothermal plateau.

On our guided tour, you'll:

  • Discover in an authentic Māori village where daily life revolves around natural geothermal resources, used for cooking, bathing, and heating homes for centuries.
  • Witness the awe-inspiring geothermal wonders of Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, including the iconic Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud-pools, and steam vents.
  • Learn about the challenges and traditions of living in a geothermal plateau, from cooking in bubbling pools to bathing in therapeutic waters.
  • Explore historical landmarks like our active Marae, WWII Memorial Archway, historic churches, and tapu burial grounds.
Adult $48.00
Child $22.00 (5-15 years)
Infant $0.00 (under 5 years)
Family $184.00 (2 Adults + up to 4 Children)

What's included

  • Wheel Chairs provided if required.

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • 17 Tryon St
  • Whakarewarewa
  • Rotorua 3010
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Family price: This is the combined value if tickets are purchased separately - discounts are shown from this price.

    Please note: Cultural Performance is not included in the tour.



  • Child price applies to ages 5-15 years, entry is free for under 5's.

    Please note there is no access to the geysers from the village - they are viewed from our two lookout platforms.

    Guided tours of 1 hour are available daily at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Book early as there is a maximum of 20-30 guests per tour to ensure the Safety and Enjoyment of all Visitors.

    PLEASE BE AWARE DISCOUNTS ARE FOR ENTRY ONLY AND RELATE TO THE SPECIFIC ENTRY TIME PURCHASED. FOR EXAMPLE; A 3:00PM TICKET IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE VILLAGE BEFORE 3:00PM ON THE DAY OF ADMISSION. DISCOUNTED TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE & NON TRANSFERABLE.



Available Bookings from 5 Apr to 18 Apr 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

Change Dates
Sat 5 Apr
Sun 6 Apr
Mon 7 Apr
Tue 8 Apr
Wed 9 Apr
Thu 10 Apr
Fri 11 Apr
Sat 12 Apr
Sun 13 Apr
Mon 14 Apr
Tue 15 Apr
Wed 16 Apr
Thu 17 Apr
Fri 18 Apr

  • Adult$29.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$29.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

Bookings close in 4 hours...

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

Bookings close in 8 hours...

  • Adult$27.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

Bookings close in 9 hours...

  • Adult$27.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00

  • Adult$48.00
  • Child$22.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$126.00
card_giftcardRedeem your Bookme voucher, promo code, credit, or one.nz voucher
check
Gift this experience! Create memories to last a lifetime! Buy a Bookme Gift Voucher Now card_giftcard
The Maori Living Village Lohnt sich Awesome day :) Great Show Great experience
1 / 184
appsShow all photos

Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

5 Stars
936
4 Stars
269
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
10

4.7

1268 reviews

Showing all 1268 authenticated Bookme reviews

Debby Hengst from Netherlands wrote on 02 April 2025

If you can you should

Super nice tour and it surprised us how much we enjoyee it. Please note that a guide will make the difference.

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

irenen6 from Spain wrote on 01 April 2025

Tour

Very interesting tour. Our guide took his time to explain the daily life and to answer all our questions.

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

Shivani Banchio from Italy wrote on 29 March 2025

Splendid experience

Michael was a most wonderful guide and made our exploration of his Maori village very informative and interesting. Loved every minute of it.

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

lilyd11 from Australia wrote on 23 March 2025

Maori living village tour

A very informative and hospitable guide who was patient and proud to show us through the village Thankyou, glad l came along

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

Kenneth Cameron from United Kingdom wrote on 21 March 2025

Visit to Whakarewarewa

Excellent guided tour. Our guide was really good and handled our group very professionally, making the visit very enjoyable and informative. Highly recommended.

verifiedVerified purchase ios_shareShare link to review

PreviousNext
close

Booking

10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

12

Adult

Child 5-15 years

Infant under 5 years

Family 2 Adults + up to 4 Children

*This option must be made together with another price type.

$0.00

Clear Select
close

Qualmark

When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism's official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It's your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.

Qualmark Gold

This award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. It denotes exceptional customer experiences at the heart of everything the company does. This business is leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.

Qualmark Silver

This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.

Qualmark Bronze

The Qualmark Bronze award recognizes a business that operates with a high level of professionalism, is mindful of its environmental impact, and is dedicated to putting customers first.

close

Review Photos

close

Property Photos

close

Where to?

Experiences Restaurants Stay
New Zealand Australia Fiji

    Popular New Zealand Destinations

    • Fiji Islands - Viti Levu - Mamanucas
    • Cairns - Port Douglas
    • Queenstown - Southern Lakes - Fiordland
    • Whitsundays - Airlie Beach - Townsville
    • Rotorua - Taupo - Waitomo
    • Auckland - Waiheke Island - Warkworth
    • Melbourne
    • Sydney
    • West Coast - Glacier Country
    • K`gari (Fraser Island) - Hervey Bay - Town of 1770
    • Christchurch - Canterbury - Kaikoura
    • Gold Coast
    • Abel Tasman - Nelson - Picton
    • Northland - Bay of Islands
    • Noosa - Mooloolaba - Sunshine Coast
    • Dunedin - Coastal Otago - Oamaru
    • BOP - Tauranga - Maunganui - Whakatane
    • Perth & Western Australia
    • Greater Adelaide and Barossa Valley
    • Wellington - Wairarapa
    • Coromandel Peninsula - Great Barrier Island
    • Brisbane
    • Hamilton & Raglan - Waikato
    • Tasmania - Hobart and Surrounds
    • Gisborne - East Cape to Mahia
    • Hawkes Bay - Napier & Hastings
    • Canberra
    • Taranaki - New Plymouth
    • Manawatu - Whanganui to Masterton & Martinborough
    • Southland & Te Anau
    close

    Search

    Search for things near Rotorua & Taupo

    Popular near Rotorua & Taupo

    Clear Show Results
    close

    Bookme Lists

    close

    Ask a Question