Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour and Haka Performance Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour + Haka Combo
ID: GYG997210-1545935
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Discover the rich Māori culture and traditions of Rotorua on a guided tour. Visit the Pōhutu Geyser, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and the Arts and Crafts Institute.
Experience a guided tour of Rotorua's geothermal valley and a traditional Maori performance with this combo ticket. Learn about the area's rich culture and traditions and watch a captivating cultural performance in a beautifully carved meeting house.
Start your day with a 90-minute walk through the geothermal valley, where you’ll visit the Pōhutu Geyser, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. Along the way, your knowledgeable guides will share their Māori traditions, heritage, and ancestral stories, offering unique insights into the rich culture of the area.
Then, head to the Te Aronui a Rua meeting house for a traditional Maori performance. Watch a pōhiri (traditional Maori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (traditional chant), poi, and haka.
Highlights
- Visit iconic sites like Pōhutu Geyser and enjoy a powerful cultural performance.
- Discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders alongside rich Māori culture and tradition
- No other experience blends geothermal marvels and Māori heritage quite like this
- Our guides offer authentic storytelling rooted in deep ancestral knowledge
- See Māori arts & crafts come to life at our national carving and weaving school.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a hat and sunscreen for protection
Water is recommended to stay hydrated
Be prepared for a traditional Māori welcome
Photography is allowed, but respect cultural sensitivities
Check-in at the Main Entrance of Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua.
INCLUDED
- 90-minute guided walk
- Cultural performance
- Visit to Pōhutu Geyser
- Access to Kiwi Conservation Centre
- Entry to New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from the activity
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.
