Te Puia Wonders: Geothermal & Maori Culture

Experience the wonders of Te Puia Geothermal Park and Maori Cultural Village on this unforgettable Rotorua tour. Explore nature’s power and beauty while immersing yourself in Maori culture.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.
  • Waikato Region - Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive…
What's Included
  • Intimate Fully-Guided Group Tour
  • Entry Tickets
  • Lunch
  • Water available & snacks provided
  • Optional extra - One-way option from Auckland to Rotorua
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the world famous geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia. This unforgettable tour combines natures power and beauty with Maori culture all in one day.
Highlights:
• Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu
• Maori Cultural Village and Arts School
• Rotorua City Highlights
• Waikato Farm Region
While the destinations you will be visiting are…

Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(41 Ratings)
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Bendc225lj
May 15, 2025
Incredibly fun and interactive tour that offered well worth it views and stuff to do and learn - An incredible experience and opportunity and the tour guide John, was an entertaining and very engaging guide who was very keen to answer questions and offer knowledge of the land and activities. He recommended many of other stuff to do in Auckland and overall was the perfect choice to have guiding us. Te Puia was also well worth the trip and offered so much more than expected, alongside the cultural show. I was honoured to represent as Chief and will be a memory ill forever cherish. 5/5
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Nicolet860
May 15, 2025
Birthday experience - Today was my birthday so I wanted to book something that would be really fun. John picked me up from the meeting point and was so polite. The trip was a experience I will never forget and thanks to John I had a great birthday! When I come back to visit I don't want anyone else to be my tour guide but John!
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Jacquelinecc4615wg
Apr 19, 2025
Must visit! - Such a great experience! You learn about the culture and uts history. I highly recommend this tour and also with Cheeky!
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Perardua83
Apr 5, 2025
New Zealand Great Discovery 2025 with Titan Tours - New Zealand's most magnificent geothermal wonderland. This experience featured dramatic geysers, bubbling mud, and beautiful native bush explored by personalised guided tour. Te Puia is home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and offers a state-of-the-art Kiwi Conservation Centre, in which you can get closer than ever before to New Zealand’s national treasure - the native Kiwi bird. For generations, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from all over the world to explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley during both the day and evening. Nau mai, haere mai. Our experience continued with what was a mouth-watering buffet dinner with locally sourced cuisine and an authentic Māori twist in each dish. Following dinner, we experienced the exhilarating pōhiri (ceremonial welcome) into a beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. Thoroughly enjoyed the beauty and power of traditional waiata (song), mōteatea (chants), poi and haka. The experience ended at the geothermal valley via a 36-seat electric passenger shuttle for a hot chocolate upon the naturally heated rock-seating overlooking the dramatically lit Pōhutu Geyser. A thoroughly interesting visit like no other.
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Cezwho
Mar 8, 2025
Great Tour of Maori Culture and the Environment of the New Zealand - Brandon was an excellent tour guide and driver. As a local, he was an expert and very, very informative. Brandon made the 2 hour ride interesting and enjoyable. I loved the Maori Village, show and learning about the culture and their arts. The Tour guide was very good at the Maori center. Hangi food Buffett was excellent and filling.
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G2005aopeterp
Feb 22, 2025
A wonderful experience! - This tour was amazing Our driver, was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. We learned so much from him on the 2.5-hour drive to and from Rotorua. I highly recommend this day trip with Cheeky Kiwi Tours.
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Scott_w
Feb 12, 2025
John was a great guide,... - John was a great guide, knowledgeable, entertaining and took care of our needs. Good excursion, provided water and snacks, not your normal ridged tour! Thank John!!!
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Jet26158829029
Feb 7, 2025
Great Day - Terrific day with Cheeky Kiwi. Matt was informative and helpful. The Van was new and comfortable. Definitely will book another tour with them.
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Rakesh_p
Feb 5, 2025
Tour and Tour guide Hanoz was very good 👍. Enjoy seeing the endangered species Kiwi - Nature, geyser, cultural and food. It's better if Waitomo, Hobbiton and Rotorua tour is together with a one night stay at Rotorua and then back to Auckland. This will enable the tourist to complete the tour within 2 days and enjoy.
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Lynette
Jan 21, 2025
Best day of our NZ trip. - Our driver John was very passionate about his job and extremely informative. We had the best day of our 10-day holiday today in NZ. We highly recommend this day trip with Cheeky Kiwi Tours.
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From $234
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).