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Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience

Location Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
$64.16
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Te Rā Guided Tour in Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley offers a day of excitement, culture, and connection. Encounter unique geothermal features while immersing yourself in rich Māori traditions.

  • 🌋 Get up close to Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, and witness its awe-inspiring eruptions.
  • 🦙 Visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre to see the iconic kiwi in a specially designed nocturnal enclosure dedicated to its preservation.
  • 🎨 Dive into Māori heritage at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where students practice traditional weaving, wood, stone, and bone carving.
  • 🗣️ Learn from knowledgeable kaiārahi (guides) who share ancestral stories and insights about Māori traditions and heritage.
  • ⏱️ The Te Rā guided experience lasts for 90 minutes, providing an engaging overview of the geothermal valley.
  • 🏞️ Explore a Marae and Māori village, gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of these places.
  • 🦜 Discover nature trails filled with native bird life, including sightings of the New Zealand icon, the Kiwi bird, on site.
  • 🚐 Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off for a hassle-free experience.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can partake in this unique adventure.
  • 🍽️ Food and drinks included, allowing you to savor local flavors during your visit.

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Te Rā Guided Tour
Guided Tour : Guided Tours are available on the hour from 9am, to 4pm. Please specify the timeslot when booking. Check in 15 min prior.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Explore a Marae and Māori village
  • Wood, Bone & Greenstone carving, flax weaving schools.
  • Highest Geyser and most active Geothermal Valley in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Explore our Kiwi Conservation Centre
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point
Directions: Enter the main Te Puia car park (free parking) and approach the main entrance.
Return details
Directions: Enter the main Te Puia car park (free parking) and approach the main entrance.

  • Te Puia
    Te Puia is situated in the geothermal valley of Te Whakarewarewa, Rotorua and is a powerful reminder of the earth’s natural force. With remarkable geothermal features including the famous Pōhutu Geyser and rich layers of Māori culture, from the land itself to the artworks, the people, stories, traditions and architecture. There are nature trails teeming with native bird life and you will even find the New Zealand icon, the Kiwi bird on site. The knowledge and passion of our guides is often what makes the Te Puia visitor experience so special. Passing on the knowledge and wisdom handed down from their ancestors carries a special pride. It opens visitors’ eyes to the interconnectedness of life in the Māori world, and touches hearts across cultures.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience

    Location Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
    $64.16
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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