Save 10% discount Off all experiences: New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI).  Located in the heart of Rotorua’s geothermal valley, Te Puia is one Of New Zealand’s premier cultural and geothermal destinations. Home to the world-famous Pöhutu Geyser, Te Puia combines spectacular geothermal landscapes with authentic Maori cultural experiences and native kiwi conservation.  Te Puia is also home to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI), where traditional Mäori arts such as whakairo (wood carving), raranga (weaving), and stone and bone carving are taught and preserved for future generations.  Visitors can explore the geothermal valley with knowledgeable guides, experience Mäori cultural performances, enjoy traditional hangi-inspired cuisine, visit the Kiwi Conservation
Centre, and gain a deeper understanding of the rich heritage and living culture of Aotearoa New Zealand.  For generations, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from around the world to discover the unique stories, traditions, and natural wonders of Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley.

The Backpacker Group Members Deal

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Tours & Products

Te Rā Guided Experience + Haka — 90-minute guided tour through our geothermal valley, Kiwi Conservation Centre and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, followed by a 30-minute cultural performance in our carved meeting house. Our most popular day experience. 

Te Rā Guided Experience — 90-minute guided tour through our geothermal valley, Kiwi Conservation Centre and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Te Rā Combo — Discover the best Te Puia has to offer with a 90-minute guided tour through our geothermal valley, Kiwi Conservation Centre and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. Enjoy a 30-minute cultural performance in our carved meeting house followed by a hāngī buffet lunch.

Te Pō Combo — Begin with a 90-minute guided tour, then indulge in a traditional hāngī buffet dinner with spectacular valley views, followed by a powerful 45-minute Māori cultural performance of song and dance, finishing with a hot chocolate on our geyser terrace. Our most popular night experience.

Te Pō — Experience a powerful 45-minute Māori cultural performance featuring song and dance, a hot chocolate at the geyser terrace and then indulge in a traditional hāngī buffet dinner with breathtaking valley views.

Mārama: Geyser Light Trail — A hosted, immersive night-time journey through Te Puia. Experience the valley as never before, with geysers, paths, and landscapes brought to life in a spectrum of light. During the school holidays, Mārama Nights adds family-friendly activities, movies under the stars, free popcorn, kirituhi and glowing Mārama wishes to the experience.

Dinner + Mārama: Geyser Light Trail — Our late-night experience combines a delicious buffet dinner, followed by a walk through our geothermal valley as you experience Mārama: Geyser Light Trail.

Prices vary so go onto our website but as a member save between $4.00 and $19.00

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  • Available for TBG members only
  • A valid TBG membership card with identification must be presented to staff to claim discount
  • Direct bookings only
  • Not to be used in conjunction with any other discounts, promotions or deals

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