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Explore a geothermal valley on our premium guided day tour. Visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre, see the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, and watch a cultural performance.

Highlights

• Savor sweetcorn cooked in a hot pool and hear the tale of Hatupatu
• Enjoy a scenic walk through bushland and geothermal paths surrounded by geysers
• Explore the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
• Visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre and see kiwi birds
• Watch a cultural performance with a pōhiri, waiata, poi, and haka

Description

Embark on a 2-hour 45-minute premium experience that takes you to hidden areas of the valley. Discover how ancestors have utilized the mineral-rich geothermal pools for centuries, using them for both cooking and bathing. Savor samples of sweetcorn in an ancient boiling ngāwhā (hot pool) while hearing the captivating tale of Hatupatu, a brave warrior who escaped the mythical birdwoman, Kurungaituku. This legendary escape, whispered far and wide, holds a secret known only to Hatupatu: amidst the peril, a fleeting love was born—an enchanted bond. Enjoy a scenic walk through enchanting bushland, along winding geothermal sinter paths, and into the heart of the mysterious geothermal valley. Your journey includes the Kiwi Conservation Centre, the sacred Rotowhio marae grounds, and the renowned New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. Tour includes a captivating cultural performance in the beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. See a pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (traditional chant), poi, and haka.

Includes

Guided tour of the geothermal valley Visit to Kiwi Conservation Centre Visit to Rotowhio marae grounds Visit to New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute Cultural performance at Te Aronui a Rua Pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome) Waiata (song) Mōteatea (traditional chant) Poi and haka performance

Important Information

• A moderate level of fitness is required for the walk through the bushland and geothermal paths. The tour is limited to 20 participants.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund