Whakarewarewa Māori Village: Rotorua's Geothermal Wonders

Discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Māori culture, then unwind at the Polynesian Spa. Join our guided tour from Auckland for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Begin your journey from New Zealand’s largest city. As we depart, your guide will introduce the day’s exciting adventures, setting the stage for an unforgettable exploration.
    Travel time from Auckland to Rotorua Maori Village is approximately 3.5 hours.
  • Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village - Upon arriving at the…
What's Included
  • Admission to the Polynesian Spa - Deluxe Lake Spa
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Admission to a fully guided experience of the Whakarewarewa Maori Village
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Embark on an exceptional journey with our Whakarewarewa Māori Village and Polynesian Spa tour from Auckland. Departing the city, we’ll explore Rotorua’s serene landscapes, home to the renowned Whakarewarewa Māori Village. Marvel at the beauty of Rotorua’s silica formations, witness geothermal wonders, and take in panoramic views of geysers and boiling…

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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Sarah
Jan 24, 2025
Perfect day! - Lovely day trip from Auckland, we had a great guide Joe who was very knowledgeable and shared interesting facts enroute to Rotorua.: Whilst it was an almost 3 hour drive we an enjoyed the commentary from Joe and the scenic drive enroute. We were first picked up in minivan from our hotel Cordis. The van itself was very nice , clean and spacious, had charging points for us to charge our phones also. We got an opportunity to have a good nap in the morning in the van which helped us late risers,.. our guide was very polite and kind and help checking in in us. The Māori village experience was excellent, great guide snd very interesting to see a living Maori village. Polynesian spa was a perfect finish to ouour day.
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Noorahm12
Jan 5, 2025
Great experience - Loved the tripe worth the money and time our guide Ali was wonderful we made a coffee stop which is what we needed for the trip and another on our way back the spa experience is very relaxing and was much needed Loved the village very interesting the sweet corn is a must try and the Haka performance was amazing
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Ozrenvil
Jan 3, 2025
A great balance of cultural experience, geothermal walks and a relaxing afternoon soak into the hot spring spa. - If you want to go to Rotorua this the only tour you will need. They provide alternatives on which tour you want to do, we chose the Māori Village and Polynesian Spa. The living Māori Village is a must experience, it is a guided tour in which you get to see what it’s like living in a Māori village that uses geothermal energy in their everyday life. You get to experience the singing and dancing which includes the famous “Haka”. Still enough time to do a walk around the geothermal trail. And to finish off, an hour soaking in a Polynesian Spa is very relaxing. We would like to thank Ali, for guiding and driving us around by sharing infos and stories around the area as we drive around.
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Venkat_i
Dec 30, 2024
Must do - The hot springs are very beautiful. The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. This is one of the must do trips if you are visiting Auckland. For the Polynesian SPA, carry your swim clothes. There is also an option to rent
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Amyborg
Dec 29, 2024
Enjoyable tour - Ali was a great tour guide. Tour was as advertised. I loved that this tour was small; 11 onboard in total. Great to meet new faces from around the world. My favourite part of the trip was the Māori village.
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Rouniko
Dec 28, 2024
Amazing tour, the best for Rotorua - My trip was amazing. Our guide mister Ali explained everything during the route, also he offered water and snacks all the time. He did also extra things out the plane, we went to the lake and also transferred us for free to the Red Tree Forest spending our time, because we didn't like to go to the spa with the other group. Also the miaori village, the time there and the full show are the best in Rotorua, we have a real experience there. I suggest everyone choose this tour! Thank you mister Ali for everything!
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Vita_t
Dec 16, 2024
1st thing do you want to see at NZ - Very good time. Spa was incredible. You are healing immediately 🥰. Driver was best. No need to ask for extra stops. Most experienced driver ., very nice story about island. We really enjoyed the ride .
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Jkwanth
Dec 3, 2024
To call this an amazing experience would be an understatement. - If you've never visited a Polynesian village before, this promises to be an eye-opening experience. You get to experience how the Maori people lived (and still do today!). You also get to see the wonders of geothermal power. From using it for cooking, to the healing powers of the mineral spas. This visit serves as a reminder that the best nourishment comes directly from mother nature. Lastly, I would like to extend a special thanks to our guide Huzefa for his dedication to giving us the best experience possible. His extensive knowledge of New Zealand definitely added a lot to our trip as we were visiting NZ for our first time.
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Rufus23490
Jan 28, 2025
Bus ride - The destinations (Maori village and redwood tree walk) were very good. Our guide was very accommodating with a last-minute ticket transfer. We would've liked more commentary from him during the 3-hour ride to the destinations.
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Rob
Jan 22, 2025
Great experience, horrible van ride! - Picked up at Cordis Hotel in Auckland for the 3 hour ride to Rotorua. Met Ally our driver. Nice guy. First of all he tried to make his microphone work. Did not work. 7 of us in Volkswagen van. Even if microphone would work you would not have been able to hear him. The van was a total piece of crap starting from the windows. I don’t think they have ever been cleaned. No way to take pics out the window. Then…the van had more rattles and squeaks. It was almost unbearable!!! The shocks were totally gone on this van. The seats were like sitting on boards they were so worn out. Every little bump was absolute torture. When we stopped to take a break he asked if we needed anything. I said a “chiropractor!” I rarely write reviews but it was unreal they would put a group of people In this bucket of bolts!!! The village was interesting and the spa was nice. Thank god for the spa, because then you have the torture of riding the van back to Auckland. Do not take this tour if they use this van. It’s a junker!!!
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