Discover the birthplace of Māori tourism, the ultimate destination in New Zealand to immerse yourself in the rich traditions, customs, and beliefs of the indigenous Māori people. Engage in captivating cultural tours and performances that provide a profound insight into the historic lifestyle, mythology, art, and entertainment of the Māori past and present. Witness the spine-tingling traditional pōhiri (welcoming ceremony), hear the hauntingly beautiful call of the kuia (female elder), and learn to dance with poi or perform the powerful haka. Experience the unique flavour of a traditional hāngī (steam-cooked meal) as it’s unearthed before your eyes.
Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa
Māori Culture, East
Hell’s Gate is Rotorua’s most active geothermal reserve and New Zealand’s only mud spa complex.
Te Pā Tū
Māori Culture
Journey into the heart of Māori culture, an experience you will never forget!
ahu Boutique - Adrienne Whitewood
Māori Culture, Central
Inspired by Māori art and culture, Adrienne Whitewood takes traditional concepts and invents unique silhouettes exploring fabric manipulation and technology. Her ethos is about creating wearable clothing for women who want an emotional connection to what they're wearing. All designed right here in Rotorua.
Puawai Jade
Māori Culture
Puawai Jade is a pounamu/greenstone carving workshop and gallery showcasing a range of beautiful jewellery, carvings and artefacts that are all made on site.
Rotorua Museum: Outside the Walls Historical Government Gardens Tours
Māori Culture
Discover Rotorua's rich culture, volatile landscape and legendary figures in this must-do FREE tour around the famous Rotorua Museum and Government Gardens.
Totally Tarawera
Māori Culture
Guided cultural and geothermal tours to Te Rātā Bay and Hot Water Beach, including a natural hot pool soak.
Ōhinemutu Māori Village
Māori Culture
Connect with the culture, people, history and landscape that have made Rotorua the incredible place it is today.
Geyser By Night at Te Puia
Māori Culture
When darkness falls, the true love story of the city's geothermal wonderland comes to life.
Mitai Māori Village
Māori Culture
By entering the world of Mitai Māori Village you will embrace the history and culture of our people through the migration story of our ancestors, the Ngāti Ohomairangi people who voyaged across the Pacific Ocean more than 2,000 years ago and arrived in New Zealand.
Hamurana Springs Nature Reserve
Māori Culture
Discover the beauty of Hamurana Springs at your own pace or be guided by a descendant of the Ngāti Rangiwewehi people who first migrated to the area in the mid-1300s. Enjoy the stunning natural elements and cultural stories that make this such a magical place.
Whakarewarewa - The Living Māori Village
Māori Culture
Home of the Tuhourangi and Ngāti Wahiao people and located on a geothermal plateau, Whakarewarewa Village is New Zealand’s oldest continuous Māori tourism experience, even pre-dating the world-famous Pink and White Terraces.
Whirinaki Forest Footsteps
Māori Culture, South
A majestic, ancient and spiritual realm. Whirinaki Forest Footsteps is a guided cultural walking tour into the heart of a vast, Jurassic, podocarp native rain forest less than an hour from Rotorua. Hear stories from our Māori guides, as you embark on a healing journey full of discovery.