Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Experience the warmth of our Legacy Guided Tours through New Zealand’s iconic Maori village. Our village guides are direct descendants of the early Māori guides who’s legacy shaped tourism in New Zealand for generations. Their insights, knowledge and legendary hospitality (manaakitanga) adds depth and richness to the experience you’ll have at Whakarewarewa.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Iconic Guided Tour is the legacy guided Village experience and home of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people, who have shared their unique way of life and stories with visitors from all around the world for over two hundred years. To continue this guiding legacy, Visitors will be able to book a Guided Tour through the Village to enjoy the warmth of our manaakitanga once again from our Village people, experience the amazement of nature’s boiling mud and hot-spring pools including viewing the world famous Pohutu Geyser safely from our two viewing platforms. A fun and educational experience for the whole family. Included in your guided tour is an opportunity to try a piece of corn on the cob enjoying the unique taste of Kai (food) cooked in our largest hot pool.
What‘s Included
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Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour
Reviews
477 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience and tour guide
cathycH1282AD,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing place. Thank you to the Whakarewarewa village for sharing their special place with us. Our guide Wiamara was brilliant. So much knowledge. Very informative and funny. Ngā mihi nui
Māori village
AnnnMarie W,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a real Māori village, so interesting to find out about how the village came about and how it operates as a complete community
Must do to explore Mauri culture!
jackieandbillp,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This (along with Te Pā Tū) is a MUST DO in Rotorua. We were fortunate enough to have Maria as a guide. She is one of the 35 residents that actually live in the village in the home she grew up in. Her Great-Grandmother was one of the original guides. She provided fascinating insight into the culture and the life of the villagers past and present. The village is located on a geothermal plateau that they use to cook, bathe and heat their homes. Tour was about 1.5 hours and we even got to taste some corn that was cooked in one of the vents. You can also take a self-guided walk through a geothermal landscape and see the Pōhutu Geyser - largest in the Southern Hemisphere, bubbling mud pits and lots of steam vents.
A genuine Maori cultural visit
thefinereviewer21,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was a Maori lady who shared impressive stories of cosmology, traditions and genealogy. She also took the time to explain key Maori concepts and words. We were able to visit different areas of the village including the entrance of the Marae and the communal geothermal bathing and cooking areas. We enjoyed a complimentary snack, geothermally cooked pieces of corn. Finally, we were able to access the extraordinary Geyser viewpoints which were ashtonishing. We would book this experience again. 100% recommended.
Very informative visit
Fearless33789519467,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stopped here on a whim, and it didn't disappoint. We chose a one hour guided tour which lasted 90 minutes. Our lovely guide Rini was raised in the village, and explained some of the village history and her childhood experiences living there. We were lucky enough to see the village geysers putting on a display.
Whakarewarewa cultural experience
robynmD9941QW,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00An informative and enjoyable guided tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and had many delightful personal stories. Highly recommended.
Awesome experience at whakarewarewa
Happiness11921476289,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour guide named Teau (not sure if I spelt that correctly) she showed us all around the village, showing us all the amazing sites and added interesting facts about the places history that only she and her family would know, was well worth the price, will definitely come back in the future🤙
One not to miss
Nikki M,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative, loved the fack they celebrate their war heros at the gateway, cultural enrichment and understanding of the Maori family/community lifestyle... take dollar coins tho for the penny divers... lovely experience. Our guide was patient, funny and engaging, loved it and well worth it x
AMAZING EXPERIENCE
Gelcura,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great experience seeing Maori village. Our guide was amazing! He was funny yet very informative. So many cool things to see like geyser and hot pools and river! Great place to visit in Rotorua!
#1 Guide in the World!!
TBone5555,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have travelled all around the world & this tour guide is simply the best EVER!! He has so much passion & knowledge and his rendition of the haka will live with you FOREVER!! We booked this tour on a whim and it was BY FAR the best thing we did in New Zealand because of this incredible guide! It would be great if you could reply & share his name for the whole world can see!
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