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Whakarewarewa The Living Maori Village

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Set amidst a landscape of erupting geothermal activity is The Living Maori Thermal Village of Whakarewarewa.

Join a guided tour and discover the wonders of Mother Nature and learn how we have come to live in harmony within this unique environment.

Sit back and relax at our twice daily Maori Cultural Performances while we entertain you through song and dance. Our melodious voices accompanied by hand movements tell the stories of our heritage, past and present.

Indulge your senses and try our Traditional Geothermal Hangi, Hangi Pie or Corn Cob, a tasteful and refreshing experience.



"One of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations, Whakarewarewa offers an unforgettable day-time cultural and geothermal experience for all ages.Home to two Māori sub-tribes, residents have been welcoming and sharing their enviable way of life with visitors for over 100 years. Combining Māori culture with geothermal treasures, discover an enviable way of life where locals utilise the earth’s forces for warmth, cooking and bathing.Learn Maori history, the origins of the village and how it adapted after a devastating volcanic eruption.Whakarewarewa is located in a geothermal valley, just minutes away from central Rotorua. Experience the best of New Zealand’s geysers, as well as bubbling mud and steaming hot pools."
Address: 17 Tryon Street, Rotorua 3010
Phone: +64 7 349 3463
moc.awerawerakahw@ofni
State: Rotorua
Zip Code: 3010


Opening Hours

Monday: 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday: 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday: 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00
Friday: 08:30 - 17:00
Saturday: 08:30 - 17:00
Sunday: 08:30 - 17:00

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Reviews
Such an awesome place to visit. Our guide had great knowledge of the village and it's rich history. Also his knowledge of the geothermal pools was amazing! He made sure everyone in the tour group was well looked after despite the downpour we faced on our tour. Also, the geothermal corn tasted quite nice! Would definitely recommend visiting this place and also doing the guided the tour.
A very cool experience! If you’re considering visiting, I recommend it! There are two halves to the village - the village itself, and the geothermal park. Both require different tickets, and neither is cheap. However, I recommend visiting both as the village is a unique cultural and learning experience while the park is full of stunning scenery. If you have some time to spare, the performance is also worth watching!
Went for the self guided tour. If you have been to Iceland, then to me this is nothing comparable. But still a nice place to walk around. Interesting to see smoke coming out of the ground in a town area. Could be better if the weather is good I suppose.
Highly recommend. The performance was fantastic and worth watching. It gave a great insight into the Māori culture. The walking tour - Our guide Phillip was very knowledgeable and lovely. He had funny jokes throughout the tour but finished by personally singing us all a song as a kind of blessing to wish us all well. It touched my heart and I hope other people get to experience his tours as they were entertaining but very sweet at the same time.
The Maori village tour was really interesting. We all ate corn on the cob cooked in one of the thermal pools that the village uses for cooking their own food. Maximum 24 people per guide so groups will not be more than that ours was split into two. The cultural show was a highlight so I'd recommend basing your visit to get that inVisited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
A must see while in NZ. I went as a kid and then a few years ago as an adult. The kids are still swimming for coins under a bridge. Amazing natural beauty unlike anything most people have ever seen before and the Māori carvings at the carving school were too cool.
My wife and mother in law took me here for a Maori culture tour. Fantastic. I learned a ton and enjoyed all the sites here. Wonderful staff and a Maori show really make it special.
Great experience. Done the self guided tour, was able to explore the place at my own pace. Greeted and welcomed by the locals throughout my walk. Very nice experience.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
Great thermal & village experience for families! Very affordable! Manageable amount of self paced walking for young kids.Wait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
I've always held Whakarewarewa the living village in high esteem. Its always touched and woke me to my Ngati Tuhoe, through my mum, and bc i am so much like my mum, maori culture thrills and enlightens my being to be enhanced, when i cruised in today, thats just it, Its got atmosphere, its got mystery, its got some of the best indigenous carving. If I can, i always go to this very special place, to find my calm, my grace, i feel at ease. Even as a little child, ive been keen and fascinated with the whole experience i can't rate it enough and personally you know why it is this . I've given it the full 6 stars but really it rates a 21 star salute. Also to those who fought willingly in the world wars over on the otherwise shadow side in the top part of the eurocentrics world. Here, even from this alive and living organism, this village remembers them, our young men , for it is writ on the bridge entrance of the carved great monuments, informing us , quietly, that some of our race, will stand and fight for other nations of people. Its what makes new zealanders do remarkable and God knows this. I write this missive article while casually strolling and very humbly respecting every stone and wood there, forevermore. Whakarewarewa my beauty.Turou Hawaiki.
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