Spend the afternoon or day exploring the Maori Culture with visits to settlement sites and living villages. Learn about Maori customs, traditions, history and protocols new and old, with a guided visit to Te Puia, Rotorua's premier cultural centre. Take the time out to learn and experience Rotoruas culture.
Spend the afternoon experiencing Rotorua’s Maori culture and thermal activity and see how they are intricately entwined. First a guided tour through Te Puia, Rotorua’s premier cultural attraction. This includes a visit to the wood carving school, art and craft gallery, Rotowhio Marae, weaving display, kiwi house and finally the Pohutu geyser.
Next visit the Lakefront area to see the Maori War Canoe and learn more about Maori history and customs. A short visit to Kuirau Park to view a recent eruption site. Then finishing the day visiting the pristine and tranquil lakes of our amazing volcanic region, including views of Mount Tarawera with explanation of volcanic and Maori history.
Tour Highlights:
Te Puia
Boiling Mud Pools
Rotorua Lakefront - Maori War Canoe
Kuirau Park
Government Gardens - Sulphur Bay
Blue and Green Lakes
Lake Tarawera - Lake Okareka
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Departs and returns to Rotorua. Pick-up times can be arranged. Pick-up is free from all central city accommodation.
STATE
North Island
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
The tour departs daily 1:00pm and returns approximately 4:30pm.
DURATION
Half day
PARTICIPANTS
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBERS
These are small group tours no more than 12 people.
GUIDELINES
Child age: 5-15 years
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes.
OTHER
Cancellations up to 24 hours prior to tour will incur a 25% cancellation charge. No refund will be available if cancellation occurs within 24 hours of the tour.
Pick-up times can be arranged. Pick-up is free from all central city accommodation. Other pick-up locations may incur a charge.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW LONG IS MY GIFT VOUCHER VALID FOR?
All gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
CAN I EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF MY GIFT VOUCHER?
Extension options are available upto an additional 3 months from the date of purchase.
If your voucher has not yet expired, we can extend your voucher for an administration fee of $10.00 per month / per voucher (upto three months).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us within 30 days of its expiry, we can extend it for an administration fee of $30.00 per month / per voucher (one month only).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us more than 30 days after the expiry of your voucher, the voucher cannot be extended.
WHAT ARE THE EXACT LOCATION DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS?
Once you have made an online booking and activated your experience voucher, you will receive an email containing exact location details.
WHAT ARE THE CONTACT DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER?
After making an online booking and activating your gift voucher, you will receive an email containing the suppliers' contact details.
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ROTORUA CULTURAL ECO TOUR (NZ1079)
To make a booking for this experience, please enter the number of packages required and then click on the 'buy gift voucher' or 'book now' button. Experience Vouchers are valid for 6 Months from the date of purchase.
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Half day Tour
$95.00
$65.00
Full Day
$230.00
$140.00
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