Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Amazing sight, the hot springs in this traditional Maori village. Very smelly!
Amazing sight, the hot springs in this traditional Maori village. Very smelly!
Traditional Maori Meeting House.
Whakarewarewa is a geothermal area in Rotorua. Try local chicken pie cooked in village's steambox!
Love this place, is a must go in Rotorua

Reviews of Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

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The only one actually lived in and run by Maoris and well worth a visit. Do the walks too as they don’t take as lng as suggested.

5/5 - Excellent

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A must place to go

Popular places to visit

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve which includes a garden and a church or cathedral

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

5/5(21 reviews)

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Polynesian Spa showing a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

5/5(8 reviews)

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa
This show was awesome! After the initiation you are welcomed into the village and go threw different stations learning about the culture and then you get a performance show and dinner. Definitely recommend and reservations book way out, so book early! And tip: ask for Mark to be your driver... Seriously I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard

Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(17 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tamaki Maori Village
Government Gardens featuring night scenes and a park

Government Gardens

5/5(1 review)

Admire pretty roses and exquisite sculptures, relax at luxurious spas and discover the region’s remarkable history.

Government Gardens

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