For hundreds of years the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao tribe have welcomed visitors from all over the world into their home. Allowing them to experience the culture of one of Rotorua's most unique enjoyable attractions. Relive the history of this Living Maori village with stories from tour guides who have lived here for more than five generations. You will be treated to a culture like no other and a truly unmissable attraction.
Their culture is what makes Whakarewarewa such a unique attraction. Be welcomed by some of Rotoruas most iconic Maori cultural performers and experience harmonious songs that tell of Maori stories and legends pertaining to their people, including the world famous Haka. Complete a tour of Whakarewarewa with a traditional Maori Hangi meal unlike any other in New Zealand. Being the only living geothermal Maori village, they are gifted with geothermal vents that are used to steam and cook the food whereas others use heated rocks in a dug out pit.
Entrance to Whakarewarewa, The Living Maori VillageMemorial Archway
Parekohuru - our largest cooking hot poolCooking sweet corn cobs in Parekohuru
Te Pakira Cultural PerformersTe Pakira Cultural Performers outside Wahiao Meeting House
Pohutu GeyserView of Pohutu Geyser erupting from lookout 2
Geothermal Hangi MealGeothermal Hangi Meal
Cafe Supervisor Liz Dillon pulling Hangi out of steam cooking boxCafe Supervisor Liz Dillon pulling Hangi out of steam cooking box
Story telling with Mokos & Nanny Ngamoni Huata outside Wahiao Meeting HouseStory telling with Mokos & Nanny Ngamoni Huata outside Wahiao Meeting House
Aerial view of Te WhakarewarewatangaoteopetauaaWahiaoCredit: S. ParkerAerial view of Te WhakarewarewatangaoteopetauaaWahiao
Whakarewarewa – The Living Maori Village prides istself on delivering a unique cultural and geothermal experience to manuhiri (visitors) from throughout New Zealand and around the world – we invite you to engage with us and enjoy the Manaakitanga (hospitality) of the people.
Join one of the hourly departing Guided tours as you learn of the history, traditions and guiding legacy that has been handed down through generations, View landscapes of bubbling hot pools and steaming vents as the guides take you on on journey sharing their own experiences of growing up amongst this spectacular landscape. Spend some time sitting back at one of our two lookouts to the world famous Pohutu Geyser as it erupts sending sprays of hot water into the sky.
Then join in with audience participation as our local cultural performers entertain you with song and dance pertaining to our people.
Whakarewarewa – The Living Maori Village prides istself on delivering a unique cultural and geothermal experience to manuhiri (visitors) from throughout New Zealand and around the world – we invite you to engage with us and enjoy the Manaakitanga (hospitality) of the people.
Join one of the hourly departing Guided tours as you learn of the history, traditions and guiding legacy that has been handed down through generations, View landscapes of bubbling hot pools and steaming vents as the guides take you on on journey sharing their own experiences of growing up amongst this spectacular landscape. Spend some time sitting back at one of our two lookouts to the world famous Pohutu Geyser as it erupts sending sprays of hot water into the sky.
Then join in with audience participation as our local cultural performers entertain you with song and dance pertaining to our people.
No experience would be complete with out tasting the foods that have been cooked in the hot pools and steam vents located throughout the village. Our Geothermal Hangi Meal consists of beef, chicken, potato & kumara (sweet potato), bread stuffing, sweet corn cob, carrots & carrots, served with a dessert of steamed spudding, custard, cream and fruit salad, finishing your meal off with self serve Tea, coffee and water.
