Te Puia
Rotorua
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Experience a day or night of excitement, culture, and connection at Te Puia – offering diverse experiences for the whole family. For generations, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from all over the world to explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa geothermal valley. Encounter our national treasure, the kiwi, and immerse yourself in Māori culture.
Discover awe-inspiring geysers, bubbling mud, and lush native bush during your visit. Get up close to Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Our knowledgeable guides will share their Māori traditions and heritage with you, passing down ancestral stories and insights along the way.
Dive deeper into Māori culture at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where students hone traditional skills in weaving, wood, stone and bone carving. You can also step inside our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua, for a Māori cultural performance featuring waiata (song) and haka.
Our Pātaka Kai Restaurant is open daily for a hāngī buffet lunch or dinner. The menu blends Māori flavours with global cuisines – from fresh homemade bread, to a crisp salad buffet, fresh kai moana (seafood), and hāngī meats cooked traditionally.
Te Puia offers guided tours, cultural performances, unique dining experiences, and the chance to explore the valley at night illuminated by lights as part of Mārama. Nau mai, haere mai — we look forward to welcoming you.
Discover awe-inspiring geysers, bubbling mud, and lush native bush during your visit. Get up close to Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Our knowledgeable guides will share their Māori traditions and heritage with you, passing down ancestral stories and insights along the way.
Dive deeper into Māori culture at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where students hone traditional skills in weaving, wood, stone and bone carving. You can also step inside our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua, for a Māori cultural performance featuring waiata (song) and haka.
Our Pātaka Kai Restaurant is open daily for a hāngī buffet lunch or dinner. The menu blends Māori flavours with global cuisines – from fresh homemade bread, to a crisp salad buffet, fresh kai moana (seafood), and hāngī meats cooked traditionally.
Te Puia offers guided tours, cultural performances, unique dining experiences, and the chance to explore the valley at night illuminated by lights as part of Mārama. Nau mai, haere mai — we look forward to welcoming you.
