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Highlights
- Take a geothermal tour through Te Puia’s dramatic landscape, then savor a delicious hangi meal slow-cooked using natural geothermal heat.
- Discover Māori culture up close, with access to the Arts and Crafts Institute where expert carvers and weavers continue age-old traditions.
- Enjoy a guided exploration of the vibrant Te Whakarewarewa Valley, including the erupting Pohutu Geyser and bubbling mud pools.
- Your visit includes a Hangi buffet meal, where you’ll experience authentic flavors of traditional Maori cuisine and New Zealand’s culinary heritage.
- Fun fact: The name "Hāngī" refers to the Maori method of cooking food underground, an ancient practice that adds unique earthy and smoky flavors.
Your Experience
Te Pō combo: A night of culture, cuisine & connection
Immerse yourself in the traditions of Māori culture at Te Puia with an unforgettable evening of heritage, geothermal wonders, and delicious cuisine. Your journey begins with check-in around 3:45pm, followed by a guided Te Rā Tour at 4pm through Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Here, you'll witness the mighty Pōhutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools, and steaming craters, and visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre to see New Zealand’s iconic bird. You'll also explore the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where expert carvers and weavers keep ancestral skills alive.
A taste of tradition
At 5:30pm, sit down to a lavish buffet feast at Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, succulent seafood, and hāngī-style slow-cooked meats and vegetables—all set against the dramatic geothermal landscape. As evening sets in, head to Te Aronui a Rua at 7pm for an immersive cultural performance, where you'll experience the pōhiri (traditional welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (chant), poi, and haka. The evening ends on a magical note at 7:40pm, sipping hot chocolate by the geyser, before the experience concludes at approximately 8:15pm.
Inclusions
- 4.5 hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
- Haka performance
- English-speaking guide
- Hangi dinner buffet
- Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
- Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
- Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
- Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
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Ticket Delivery
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at Te Puia.
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Address: Hemo Road, Tihiotonga, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand.
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Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is Te Puia Thermal Park. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.
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Board buses 11 or 102 to get you there.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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