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Te Puia Guided Tour & Cultural Performance (Te Ra + Haka)

This must-do package is a fascinating introduction into Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland and its cultural significance.
Te Puia Guided Tour & Cultural Performance (Te Ra + Haka)

Highlights

  • 90-minute guided tour of Te Whakarewarewa geothermal valley

  • Includes Pohutu Geyser, Kiwi Conservation Centre and NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Institute

  • Cultural performance - experience pohiri, waiata, moteatea, poi and haka in our traditionally carved meeting house

  • Maori storytelling - hear traditions and ancestral stories from expert kaiarahi (guides)

Rotorua’s world-class guided experience and cultural performance.

This exhilarating combo extends on from our Te Rā experience by adding a captivating cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It will include a pohiri (traditional Maori welcome), waiata (song), moteatea (traditional chant), poi and haka.

The Te Rā guided experience features a 90-minute walk through our geothermal valley, where you’ll visit the Pohutu Geyser, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Along the way, our knowledgeable kaiarahi (guides) will share their Maori traditions, heritage, and ancestral stories, offering unique insights into our rich culture.

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Inclusions

  • 1.5 hour Te Ra Guided Experience
  • 30 minute Haka - Maori Cultural Performance
  • Tour of the geothermal valley (including the Pohutu Geyser)
  • Entry to the Kiwi Conservation Centre
  • Demonstrations of flax weaving and wood, stone & bone carving at the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute
  • See a reconstructed traditional Maori Village - Pikirangi Village
  • Knowledgeable & friendly guide

Time

  • 9:30am & 11:30am
  • Te Ra Guided Experience runs every 30 minutes from 9:00am - 2:30pm
  • Haka Cultural Performances are scheduled for 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm daily

Duration

  • This experience takes for approximately 2 hours.

Departure Location

  • This experience departs from Te Puia, 20 Hemo Road, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua (approx. 2.5km south of central Rotorua).

Additional Information

  • Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
  • The last entry into Te Puia is at 2:30pm each day
  • Please wear comfortable shoes & appropriate clothes for walking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

  • You may cancel your bookings at any time prior to making full payment without any penalty, unless otherwise specified.
  • If you cancel your bookings after making full payment, our refund policy applies.
  • If cancellation is allowed, notification is required 24 hours prior to arrival.
  • Failure to do so may result in a 50% penalty fee of total costs.
  • In the case of unexpected events or for visitor safety reasons, Te Puia can not be held accountable to the unavailability of any products or services. We will, however, take reasonable steps to keep you informed.

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience.
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction.
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher

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