Experience the warmth of our Legacy Guided tours through NZ’s iconic living Maori village. Our Village guides are direct descendants of the early Maori guides who’s Legacy shaped tourism in New Zealand for generations. Their insights, knowledge and legendary hospitality (Manaakitanga) adds depth and richness to the experience you’ll have at Whakarewarewa – The Living Maori Village.
2. Geothermal Trails (Self-Guided)
Our new geothermal nature trails provide exclusive access to an untouched geothermal landscape where Visitors can experience the raw nature of Papatuanuku (mother earth). The Jurassic park-like landscape is described as providing regenerative powers as You find yourself face-to-face with Nature, Hot Spring Lakes, Mud Pools and native manuka bushlands. You can start the trail anytime between 9.00am and 3.15pm. Our Village closes at 4.00pm daily. Please complete your Geothermal Trails by this time.
The Tuhourangi Ngati Wahiao people have a proud history of sharing their stories through song and dance spanning over a century. Relax in our performance area as we take you on an historic journey using song & dance, stick games, hand, eye & body movements to tell their stories, myths & legends. Performance are 12.30pm Daily, with additional shows throughout October to March.
Combining our most popular ‘Legacy Guided Tour’ and the many wonders that mother nature has to offer on our ‘Geothermal Trails’. Choose a tour time that suits your itinerary for the day, our Geothermal Trails can be experienced either prior to or after your guided tour, the choice is yours.
5. Guided Geothermal Trail Tour
Only available on Tuesday’s & Thursday’s, our guided geothermal tour provides exclusive access to an untouched geothermal landscape, where our guide will interpret the land, plants, animals, and nature of this rare environment. The tour brings together a Matauranga Maori Kaupapa (Maori knowledge framework) with modern science, to share knowledge spanning earth sciences, ecology, biodiversity, health, environment, and climate change.
6. Geyser Cafe Geothermal Hangi Meal
Here at Whakarewarewa Village we have a unique twist on traditional methods used for hangi. We don’t need to rely on hot stones: We can utilize Mother Nature’s hot steam from our geothermal steam boxes, as well as our mineral pools to cook our kai. Our mineral pool, Parekohuru, is the largest hot spring in our village, and today is used for cooking leaf and root vegetables, seafood and of course our corn on the cob. Sample food cooked in this hot spring when you purchase our delicious Geothermal Hangi Meal available in our café. For this popular dish, we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Chose from Meat or Vegetarian.
7. Geyser Cafe Hangi Pie Takeaway
Here at Whakarewarewa, we also offer our ‘famous’ hangi pie. This consists of meat and vegetables, cooked using the hangi method above, then served wrapped within a pastry casing. The result is a delicious crispy, hearty flavour – truly one of a kind! Chose from Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian.
Upgrade your Hangi Pie to a Hangi Pie Meal which includes a side salad & corn cob that has been cooked in Parekohuru - our largest hot cooking pool and a delicious Hangi Pie topped with rich homemade gravy. Chose from Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian.
