Te Puia
Te Ra Guided Experience
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- Geothermal wonder – Guided Te Rā tour through geysers, mud pools and native bush
- See Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere
- Māori culture – Explore traditional arts at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Hear stories from expert kaiārahi (guides)
- Kiwi encounter – Visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre and see our national icon up close
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Experience a day filled with excitement, culture, and connection as you explore Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Encounter our national treasure, the kiwi, and immerse yourself in Maori culture.
Discover awe-inspiring geysers, bubbling mud, and lush native bush during our guided Te Rā experience. Get up close to Pohutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere.
Visit the kiwi in a specially designed nocturnal enclosure at the Kiwi Conservation Centre, dedicated to preserving this iconic bird.
Dive deeper into Māori heritage at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where students hone traditional skills in weaving, wood, stone and bone carving. Our wananga (school) serves as a beacon for indigenous culture.
Our knowledgeable kaiarahi (guides) will share their Māori traditions and heritage with you, passing down ancestral stories and insights along the way.
Highlights
- Geothermal wonder – Guided Te Rā tour through geysers, mud pools, and native bush, including Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Māori culture – Explore traditional arts at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and hear stories from expert kaiārahi (guides).
- Kiwi encounter – Visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre and see our national icon up close.
Time
- Operates Monday to Sunday
- Te Ra guided experience tours depart hourly from 9am to 3pm
- Availability is subject to change. If this tour time is unavailable, you will be offered the next available session time
Duration
- Te Ra guided experience has a duration of 90 minutes
Location
- Te Puia is located at 20 Hemo Road, Rotorua
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
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice
“Journey back in time to a pre-European lifestyle experience of customs and traditions while ambling down the pathways of the rediscovered village as it comes alive to the sound and activities of tribal songs and dances.”
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