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.
Buried Village of Te Wairoa
Māori Culture
New Zealand’s most-visited archaeological site where stories of the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption come to life.
Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa
Māori Culture
Hell’s Gate is Rotorua’s most active geothermal reserve and New Zealand’s only mud spa complex.
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.
Mountain Jade
Māori Culture
In the heart of Rotorua's city centre, just a short walk from the must-see Government Gardens, Mountain Jade artists are absorbed in their craft, passionately hand-carving New Zealand pounamu with love and dedication. They invite you to come and discover the stories behind their carvings and step inside the studio for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience.
Ōhinemutu Māori Village
Māori Culture, Central
Connect with the culture, people, history and landscape that have made Rotorua the incredible place it is today.
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.
Te Pā Tū
Māori Culture
Journey into the heart of Māori culture, an experience you will never forget!
Te Puia
Māori Culture, Central
Discover one of New Zealand’s most magnificent geothermal wonderlands and Māori cultural centres.
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa
Māori Culture, Central
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is New Zealand’s only luxury Māori cultural spa, located on the shores of Lake Rotorua and proudly owned by local tribe Ngāti Whakaue.
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Māori Culture, South
Waimangu Volcanic Valley connects people with the beating heart of the world’s youngest geothermal valley, its unique history and legacy.
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
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.