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All ages • 2 or more hours of exploring • Great for groups • The best of both worlds!
Learn of the history, traditions & legacy of the people who have occupied Whkakarewarewa Village for over 130 years on our Legacy Guided Tour.
NO time limit for our Geothermal Trails – must be making your way to our exit by 4pm.
On our Legacy Guided Tour, you will:
Discover the biggest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere-Pōhutu Geyser
Share and learn about our Māori history, customs and culture and why our village is important to the preservation of our rich traditions.
Enjoy the warmth of our wonderful Legacy guides who will take you on a journey through the geothermal landscapes with humor, charm and warmth.
Guided Tour times: 9am, 10am, 11am, 1.15pm, 2pm & 3pm. Daily
Our Geothermal Trails is a self-guided walk in a previously untouched geothermal landscape, where you can experience the raw nature of Papatuanuku (mother earth) and follow in the footsteps of our Tūpuna (ancestors). Experience the regenerative powers of nature’s hot springs, mud pools, and manuka bushlands.
Whakarewarewa– The Living Maori Village is the legacy and home of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people, who have been sharing their unique way of life with visitors from all around the world for over two hundred years.