Māori World Tour & Luxury Spa Package

Rotorua District, Rotorua



Discover the stories and traditions of the Ngāti Whakaue people on a guided tour in Rotorua. Enjoy a 2-hour Restorative Journey at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa.

Highlights

  • Discover the stories and traditions of the Ngāti Whakaue people
  • Explore the significance of the land, ancestors, and spiritual elements
  • Learn about the sacred mauri stone and its connection to the whenua
  • Enjoy a 2-hour Restorative Journey at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
  • Move through seven therapeutic steps, including a mud lounge and steam room

Description

Begin your day in Rotorua with a 5-hour Māori World Tour. Guided by local experts, explore the significance of the land, ancestors, and the spiritual elements that shape Māori culture. Learn about the sacred mauri stone, symbolizing deep connections to the whenua (land) and tūpuna (ancestors), setting the tone for a day of cultural discovery. Continue your experience with a seamless transition into the Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa for a 2-hour Restorative Journey. This multi-sensory wellness ritual draws on centuries-old Ngāti Whakaue practices, blending geothermal heat, water, mud, and steam. Move through seven therapeutic steps: begin at Te Hihiri, the Blessing Stone, then refresh under the Waterfall Showers. Invigorate your senses in the Tongariro Fire & Ice Caves before soaking in the Lake View Pools with vistas of Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island. Rejuvenate your skin in the Geothermal Mud Lounge, relax in the Steam Room, and complete your journey with a final blessing at Te Ngao. Throughout, enjoy tangible comforts such as towels, a locker, robe, and vanity kit.

Includes

5-hour Māori World Tour Guided by local experts Visit to sacred mauri stone 2-hour Restorative Journey at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa Access to seven therapeutic steps Towels, locker, robe, and vanity kit provided

Important Information

  • The activity is designed to relax and rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit. The experience draws from the legacy of Ngāti Whakaue.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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