Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

Guided tour provides insight into the culture and living practices of the villagers. Site includes a number of geysers. Gift shops and restaurants on site. Good parking. Tour is about an hour long.

Wonderful guided tour for an hour with our fantastic guide Chief. The tour was informative and our guide was very friendly and chose my husband to demonstrate a traditional Māori greeting which was a special moment. We enjoyed the corn cooked in the geothermal pools. The staff in the shop and main booking area were very helpful and friendly. Would recommend visiting here for a traditional experience.

I was so glad I booked the tour, the guy and his dog who took us around was very friendly and was able to give us so much information. Loved the performance and wow the thermal walk was amazing. Totally recommend.

Fun experience visiting the Living Maori Village. Very entertaining and eye opening. It can get very hot during the day, suggest to apply sunscreen, bring lots of water and perhaps an umbrella. Guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. Also as it is a Living Village, please do be respectful of boundaries and follow all the signs put up. Definitely recommended.

I don’t have enough good things to say about Whakarewarewa. It’s an absolute must visit while you’re in Rotorua. We booked an “all day pass” and started off by walking the geothermal trails. They were awesome! The boardwalk is just meters above the many steaming, colorful pools, so you really feel immersed in nature. It’s peaceful and the information placards add much-desired cultural context to the experience. The guided tour was also fantastic. We enjoyed learning about life in the village and its history. Our guide was also able to offer some of his own tribe’s background and beliefs, which was really neat. The cultural performance was the absolute highlight of our day. There were so many incredible myths and songs and dances shared. The haka was powerful and sooo cool to experience. I highly recommend a day here to any visitor!!

Directions to Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village with public transportation

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