This journey begins with a guided walk through Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village. Visitors see geothermal cooking pools, steaming vents, bathing spots and culturally significant areas. Guides share stories passed down through generations, and the experience includes a cultural performance featuring waiata, haka and storytelling. This is an immersive look at how geothermal forces support daily life.

After the tour, guests unwind in the Pavilion Pools, an adults-only area shaped by Rotorua’s earliest spa heritage. Located near the original Pavilion Bath House, these sheltered mineral pools continue the legacy of the Priest and Rachel Springs as sources of healing, comfort and wellness. A quiet, reflective end to a story-rich journey. Pavilion Pools are Adults only (12+ years).