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Unveil the Magic of Te Puia: Rotorua's Cultural Icon

Immerse yourself in the heart of Rotorua at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (Te Puia). Discover the soul of New Zealand through breathtaking guided sightseeing tours that showcase master carvers, weavers, and traditional performers. From witnessing stunning natural geothermal wonders to engaging in profound cultural storytelling, Te Puia offers an unparalleled tourism experience. Whether you are seeking an educational group tour or a deep connection with indigenous heritage, our curated adventures provide the perfect gateway to New Zealand's living history. Book your unforgettable Rotorua cultural journey today!

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Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour

1.5 hrsEco-Friendly
4.62 (448 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$55$61
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Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour
Summary

A 90-minute guided tour through Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and our Kiwi Conservation Centre.

Combo: Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Tickets

Combo: Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Tickets

Eco-Friendly
4.9 (16 reviews)
Headout
$89
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Combo: Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Tickets
Summary

Experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Māori heritage in one combo. Getting started Your combo ticket includes entry to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and the Te Rā guided experience at Te Puia. Simply present your mobile ticket at each attraction for entry. What to expect Te Puia Te Rā Guided E...

Inclusions
  • **Te Puia Te Rā Guided Experience**
  • - 1.5-hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
  • - English-speaking guide
  • - Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, & Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
  • - Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park, Kiwi Conservation Center, & Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
  • **Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland**
  • - Entry to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
  • - Access to Lady Knox Geyser presentation
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour + Haka Cultural Performance

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour + Haka Cultural Performance

2 hrs
4.75 (207 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$83
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Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour + Haka Cultural Performance
Summary

Our most popular daytime experience - Te Rā + Haka. Enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of our geothermal valley, New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and kiwi house, plus a cultural performance.

Rotorua: Te Rā Guided Experience + Haka

Rotorua: Te Rā Guided Experience + Haka

2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellationLikely to sell out
4.83 (29 reviews)
91.94%
8.06%
fabulousentertainingunique
Viator
$84
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Rotorua: Te Rā Guided Experience + Haka
Summary

Rotorua’s world-class guided experience and cultural performance. This exhilarating combo extends on from our Te Rā experience by adding a captivating cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It will include a pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), ...

Itinerary
  • New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience

Eco-Friendly
4.8 (16 reviews)
Headout
$61
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Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience
Summary

Te Puia’s Te Rā Guided Experience takes you on a 90-minute tour through one of New Zealand’s most remarkable geothermal landscapes. You’ll start by visiting the Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, home to the world-famous Pohutu Geyser, which can erupt up to 30 meters high. The valley is dotted with bo...

Inclusions
  • - 1.5-hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
  • - English-speaking guide
  • - Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
  • - Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
  • - Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
  • - Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
  • **Haka combo** (if option selected)
  • - 30-minute Haka performance
  • - Pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), Waiata (song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi, Haka
  • **Hāngī dinner buffet combo** (if option selected)
  • - Hangi dinner buffet
Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

13 hrsFree cancellation
4.7 (80 reviews)
85.71%
14.29%
outstandingvery good tour guideExcellent meal
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$304
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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups
Summary

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable. This tour involves a lot of driving and is more enjoyable if you are comfortable and not crushed up against other people on the vehi...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Luxury minibus , leather seating - extra legroom
  • Buffet Lunch at Te Puia
  • Local taxes
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions
  • Morning and afternoon tea (additional expense)
  • Pickup outside of the City Centre, shuttles can be arranged for a small fee
Itinerary
  • New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
  • Lake Rotorua
  • Te Puia
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Small-group tour, Infant meals not included, Infant seats are required by law in NZ in private vehicles for children under 7 years. We recommend the same standard be applied for your child's safety and have them available in all vehicles., Tour is not suitable for children under 2 years to travel with group - private tours can be arranged on request
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Te Puia: Te Pō Combo with Guided Tour, Cultural Performance & Hangi Buffet Dinner

Te Puia: Te Pō Combo with Guided Tour, Cultural Performance & Hangi Buffet Dinner

Eco-Friendly
4.7 (3 reviews)
Headout
$169
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Te Puia: Te Pō Combo with Guided Tour, Cultural Performance & Hangi Buffet Dinner
Summary

Immerse yourself in the traditions of Māori culture at Te Puia with an unforgettable evening of heritage, geothermal wonders, and delicious cuisine. Your journey begins with check-in around 3:45pm, followed by a guided Te Rā Tour at 4pm through Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Here, you'll witness t...

Inclusions
  • - 4.5 hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
  • - Haka performance
  • - English-speaking guide
  • - Hangi dinner buffet
  • - Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
  • - Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
  • - Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
  • - Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Haka Combo

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Haka Combo

Eco-Friendly
4.8 (5 reviews)
Headout
$83
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Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Haka Combo
Summary

Dive deep into Māori culture with Te Puia’s Te Rā Guided Experience and Haka Combo. The adventure begins with a 90-minute tour of Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, where you’ll marvel at Pohutu Geyser’s eruptions and the bubbling mud pools scattered across the landscape. Your guide will also lead you...

Inclusions
  • - 1.5-hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
  • - English-speaking guide
  • - 30-minute Haka performance
  • - Pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), Waiata (song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi, Haka
  • - Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
  • - Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
  • - Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
  • - Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
Te Puia: Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience Combo + Guided Tour

Te Puia: Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience Combo + Guided Tour

4.3 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
0
Tiqets
$170
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Te Puia: Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience Combo + Guided Tour
Summary

Visit Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley to see natural geothermal features like Pōhutu Geyser, mud pools, and steam vents. Watch students practicing weaving and carving at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, dedicated to preserving Māori traditions. Observe kiwis at the Kiwi Conservati...

Inclusions
  • Kiwi Conservation Centre, New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Āhua Gallery, Rotowhio Pā, Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, Haka Experience admission
  • English-speaking guide
  • Dinner
  • 90-minute guided tour
  • 30-minute Haka experience
Exclusions
  • Transport
  • Other personal expenses
Good to know
  • wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.”

Te Puia: Guided Experience + Haka Performance

Te Puia: Guided Experience + Haka Performance

2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
0
Tiqets
$83
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Te Puia: Guided Experience + Haka Performance
Summary

Visit Te Puia's Geothermal Valley in Rotorua. Observe features such as the Pōhutu Geyser, mud pools, and steam vents. See artisans at the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute working on traditional crafts like weaving and carving. Head to the Kiwi Conservation Centre where native birds are housed in a sp...

Inclusions
  • Kiwi Conservation Centre, New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Āhua Gallery, Rotowhio Pā, Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, Haka Experience admission
  • English-speaking guide
  • 90-minute guided tour
  • 30-minute Haka experience
Exclusions
  • Transport
  • Food and drinks
  • Other personal expenses
Good to know
  • wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

The smell is natural. Keep windows closed in hotels, or visit the lakeside areas where the breeze is fresher.

Yes, booking ahead is wise. Popular evening Maori cultural performances often sell out during peak holiday seasons.

You can drive in three hours, or take a shuttle bus. Flying is faster but usually more expensive for this distance.

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