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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.
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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sublim from France wrote on 10 July 2025
Must do!
Discovering and learning more about Māori culture, way of life and spiritual beliefs, especially in this region where geothermal activities have shaped the lifestyle, was something deep and strong. A must do experience!
kimberleya5 from New Zealand wrote on 07 July 2025
Whakarewarewa Living Village
Stop the car! We've driven past here many, many times over the years on road trips and finally stopped! It was BRILLIANT! A young tour guide who really knew her history, not just of the village, but tikanga and te ao māori. A fabulous walk through the village talking about day to day live. We were shown their marae, churches, gardens,urupa, how they cook and bathe, learnt history of the village and Rotorua while stopping at various points around the village. Even had sweetcorn cooked in a hot pool. It was a fascinating insight to daily normal life. Thrilled to have seen the geysers in full flight. The show was spectacular. Great walk around the thermal areas afterwards. Highly recommend. Bookme easy to use!
cathyd from Australia wrote on 04 July 2025
Beautiful place
Such a wonderful tour we had, so much information and gave an insight into the wonderful culture and community who live there
aliceh93 from United Kingdom wrote on 23 June 2025
Geothermal, Māori ingenuity and sweetcorn
We had a wonderful walk around the bubbling geothermal hot pools followed by a tour around whakarewarera village. Our tour guide was incredible, a born story teller. Both moving and insightful. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn a little bit more about Aotearoas history, heritage and culture.
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Debbie Matthews from New Zealand wrote on 11 July 2025
Well worth the visit
Very informative and definitely learnt things i never knew about their village. Very friendly guide and lovely guy in the gift shop, extremely welcoming.