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6.5 hour Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Whakarewarewa
Tauranga, North Island, New Zealand
$161.88
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village immerses you in the rich tapestry of Māori culture within Rotorua's geothermal wonders. This full-day excursion, guided by a local villager, reveals the harmonious relationship between the community and their stunning environment.
- 🏷️ Full-Day Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive 6.5-hour journey through the Living Maori Village and surrounding geothermal attractions.
- 🎤 A captivating 30-minute cultural performance showcases traditional Māori singing, dancing, and the iconic Haka.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious light lunch, featuring a traditional Hangi meal, prepared using time-honored cooking methods.
- 🏞️ Marvel at scenic views of Rotorua Government Gardens, two picturesque lakes, and lush kiwifruit orchards along the way.
- 🌋 Witness the awe-inspiring Pohutu geyser, erupting naturally during your visit from a safe vantage point.
- 🕒 Your tour start time will be confirmed upon booking, ensuring a smooth and organized experience.
- 🚍 Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle for your journey, with convenient port pickup and drop-off.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from the insights of an experienced professional guide who will enrich your understanding of Māori culture and traditions.
- 🌿 Experience the therapeutic geothermal pools and learn how locals utilize these natural wonders for daily living.
- 📸 Capture stunning moments at historical landmarks, including an active Marae and beautiful gardens, perfect for memorable photos.
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Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour
Light Hangi Lunch: A traditional Maori meal of a meat or vegetarian Hangi pie, a piece of corn and salad and a non-alcoholic drink
Light Hangi Lunch: A traditional Maori meal of a meat or vegetarian Hangi pie, a piece of corn and salad and a non-alcoholic drink
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Experienced professional guide
- Maori cultural performance
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- FREE light lunch, hangi style
- Personal expenses
Meeting point
The meeting point for passengers off the cruise ships is on the grass by the flag poll just outside the port pedestrian exit gate on Salisbury Avenue. If you are not travelling on a cruise ship then this is still the meeting point unless you have made an alternative arrangement with us.
Return details
The meeting point for passengers off the cruise ships is on the grass by the flag poll just outside the port pedestrian exit gate on Salisbury Avenue. If you are not travelling on a cruise ship then this is still the meeting point unless you have made an alternative arrangement with us.
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Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori VillageExperience an authentic Māori Village where people live on a daily basis. Learn what it is like to live in the challenging environment of Whakarewarewa where daily life includes cooking in the bubbling pools and bathing in the therapeutic waters. Learn about Māori culture and traditions, with many examples of crafts on display. View geothermal wonders including the world famous Pohutu Geyser, boiling mud-pools and steam vents. See how the locals prepare and cook Hangi meals in the in-ground steam boxes and cook corn in the bubbling water of the geothermal hot pools. View the various historical landmarks and buildings, including an active Marae, two historic churches, and tapu (sacred) burial grounds. Watch a cultural performance with traditional song and dance, and experience the fearsome Haka, with bulging eyes and beating chests, made famous by NZ Sporting teams. Enjoy a Hangi lunch at the Village cafe and taste the delicious food cooked in the underground geothermal steam boxes.
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Lake RotoruaViews of the lake - the central focal point of Rotorua
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Government GardensThe impressive Elizabethan style building dominating the Government Gardens was the first health spa in New Zealand and now houses the Rotorua Museum. We will point out some of the features of the gardens, including the Blue Baths and Rachel's Spring, and stop for photos among the impressive flowerbeds.
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RotoruaWe will show you the sights of Rotorua city as part of the tour
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TaurangaAs we depart (or return) to the port of Tauranga you will travel through the city, one of New Zealand's fastest growing city and home to the country's largest port.
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Mount MaunganuiAs we depart the Port of Tauranga where you cruise ship is berthed, we will dry through one of New Zealand's most popular and also most expensive beach side suburbs of Mount Maunganui, driving along the sea front of Marine Parade past multi-million dollar home.
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Te PukeWe will be travelling through the world capitol of Kiwi Fruit, otherwise know as the town of Te Puke and its surrounding area. The region produces 85% of the countries Kiwifruit crop. You will see the extensive orchard and their impressive windbreaks on the way to or from Rotorua, out main destination today. Time permitting we will stop at a Kiwifruit Orchard where you can see the kiwifruit vines and taste some products with purchases also available.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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6.5 hour Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Whakarewarewa
Tauranga, North Island, New Zealand
$161.88
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!