Get an unparalleled glimpse into New Zealands unique Maori Heritage with a guided tour of the iconic Living Maori Village...
Immerse yourself in the very essence of what makes New Zealand unique as you discover the heart of Whakarewarewa with a Legacy Guided Tour of NZ’s iconic living Maori village.
Led by direct descendants of New Zealand's early Māori guides, you'll be provided with local insights, knowledge and hospitality that will truly bring to life your experience as you discover how our people adapted to survive life on top of a geothermal plateau.
On our guided tour, you'll:
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There are many different thermal experiences you can do in the area and I'm sure all of them are good. This one is owned and operated by the Maori who own the land and have been guiding visitors through their valley for generations. Some of the other local attractions are on land seized by the government for tourism development.
Absolutley loved my experience, our tour guide nickname Wawi was a wealth of knowledge and had an epic way of storytelling! He had a great maturity and realatability to everyone in our group which were from all walks and Countries, highly recommend this guided tour and although we didn't do the performances we could hear the beautiful waiata which would be well worth the visit! A great way to learn the rich history of our Māori people and surroundings
An amazing insight into life in a Maori village that lives daily with the prospect of sudden thermal activity.
Great value for money. The guide was extremely knowledgeable thanks for a great tour
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Laura Evans from New Zealand wrote on 13 August 2025
Whakarewarewa Tour
This tour was comprehensive and informative, and such a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the culture of the Maori who lived and live in this special place.