Whaka Trails and Maori Village Combo Tour
Description
Our combo offers your access to our Iconic Village Guided Tour learning of our rich history, traditions and how our people utilise the geothermal that the village sits upon, including a corn on the cob cooked in our hot pools. Hot pools and Geysers all situated in one iconic place. Our Geothermal Trails was opened in December 2021, you will experience untouched natural landscapes, mud pools and steaming lakes, excellent photo opportunities and suitable for the entire family.
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Itinerary
You will take a Guided Tour through our Village to experience the amazement of nature’s hot-spring pools including viewing the world famous Pohutu Geyser from viewing platforms, and learning of our history, traditionscultre and how we utilise the Geothermal that our village sits upon, including a tasting experience of a corn on the cob cooked in our largest hot pool. You can then take a self-guided leisurely walk through our Geothermal Trails that provides exclusive access to untouched geothermal landscapes where Visitors can experience the raw nature of Papatuanuku (mother-earth). These Jurassic park-like trails are described as providing regenerative powers as You find yourself face-to-face with Hot-spring Lakes, bubbling Mud pools, Geysers, and Manuka bush trails.
On our guided tour you will visit 2 lookout platforms to view the amazing Pohutu Geyser which erupts as mother nature intened up to 2 times per hour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(193)
I loved the legitimate authenticity of my visit and felt welcomed as family. Our guide lived in the village and her family heritage was full of former guides. I learned so much about Maori culture as well as the geothermal activity, and the sweet corn was a delightful and delicious touch.
This was an excellent and informative tour the young lady who took this was incredible This is a must do trip
The most wonderful experience that I have had in a native Maori village. The purchasing of the tickets, the instructions to meet with the tour guide, the logistics the friendliness of every one involved in the event. Excellent and I most definitely will recommend this to my family and friends.
We highly recommend the Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village tour. Our guide, John, is a descendant of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao. His great-great-great-grandmother was a highly esteemed kupuna and a gifted tour guide. The history of this community is amazing, as well as the village itself. We were fortunate to have only four people in our tour group, which made it more intimate and provided a deeper, richer experience. Mahalo John. We were honored to be among the spirits of your ancestors.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Maile! We're thrilled to hear that John made your tour memorable and that you appreciated the rich history of our village. It's wonderful to know that the intimate group size enhanced your visit. Your kind words mean a lot to us!
Great tour to experience the village, and their culture. Our guide was very informative and friendly, and we sampled corn on the cob cooked in the hot water pool they use for cooking - it was delicious! We also did the self guided tour around the thermal pools afterwards, very interesting to see and experience. Would recommend doing the combo package.
Thank you for sharing your experience, happywonderer17! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and the unique cultural insights. Sampling corn cooked in the hot pools is a highlight for many. Your recommendation of the combo package is much appreciated! We hope you continue to explore and enjoy.
This is truly a unique tour and a great way to experience the Maori culture. It is a must do for anyone wanting to understand the origins of the New Zealand people. It is wheelchair accessible and is also easy to get around for anyone with mobility issues. Everyone who works / lives here are very helpful and friendly.
We visited a Moati Village. Learned a little bit about their culture. Saw some geizers. and attended a Moati show.
It was very nice to dive into the knowledge of the maori. I liked the singing of a maori best before we started.
The guided tour was very interesting, but there were nearly 30 in our group. It made the time seem very rushed, and our guide (who was excellent) had to spend lots of time chivvying people along - so there was little time for questions. I would suggest a maximum of 15 people to make everyone feel valued.
Tour was very informative, guide was great and self guided part was good as well as could cover at your own pace.
