Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Wai Ariki Small Group Tour
ID: GYG1116937-1714682
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore Rotorua's geothermal wonders and Māori culture on a day tour from Auckland. Visit Whakarewarewa, The Living Māori Village, and relax at Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa.
Immerse yourself in the heart of Māori culture and Rotorua’s geothermal wonders on this small-group day tour from Auckland. Begin at Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village, where ancient traditions thrive among steaming vents and bubbling pools.
Guided by locals, discover the daily lives, customs, and resilience of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people. Learn about geothermal cooking, traditional crafts, and the powerful bond between land and culture.
Then, unwind at Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa, where a 2-hour restorative program inspired by Ngāti Whakaue healing traditions awaits. Blending geothermal heat, mineral waters, mud, and steam, this multi-sensory experience renews mind, body, and spirit in the most serene of settings.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Māori culture at Whakarewarewa, The Living Māori Village
- Learn about the daily lives and customs of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people
- Discover geothermal cooking, traditional crafts, and local traditions
- Unwind at Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa with a 2-hour restorative program
- Experience a multi-sensory journey that renews your mind, body, and spirit
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please bring swimwear for the hot springs
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village
- Wai Ariki Admission
- 2-hour restorative journey experience (with the healing elements of geothermal heat, water, mud, and steam)
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland.
- Pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD.
- Refreshments and water onboard
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey.
- Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
