Packages: Te Puia
Te Puia Guided Tour
Click here for more information and bookingsTe Puia Daytime Experience tours run hourly from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm in summer (9.00 am to 4.00 pm in winter). Many of the guides you meet can link themselves to Rotorua’s earliest guides and the stories they relay have been handed down for generations.
Your tour begins at the main entrance, where twelve monumental carvings reach skywards, representing twelve celestial guardians. Discover stories of their ancestors’ arrival and settlement in Rotorua and explore customs and traditions at Te Whare Tapere, one of the world class galleries at Te Puia. You then visit the Kiwi House before moving on to Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Here you can explore this unique geothermal reserve with thermal activity ranging from boiling mud pools to the world famous 30 metre (100 foot) Pohutu geyser, which erupts up to 20 times a day.
Then it’s on to the Carving and Weaving Schools. Te Wananga Whakairo Rakau is where the prestigious art of carving is taught by Master Carvers. And Te Rito, the weaving school, trains students in the art and skills of weaving. Watch the carvers and weavers as they carry out the traditions of their Maori ancestors.
Te Puia Guided Tour & Cultural Performance
Click here for more information and bookingsEnjoy a guided tour of Te Puia and befofe your 45 minute Cultural Experience. Experience the sense of inclusion and warmth known as manaakitanga (hospitality) offered by Maori to manuhiri (guests).
Your cultural performance starts with a Powhiri (ceremonial welcome) and Hongi (ceremonial greeting) which is the gentle pressing of noses symbolising the joining of two life forces creating an atmosphere of friendship and unity.
Then enjoy a Kapa haka (cultural performance) which celebrates the very best of Maori performing arts and Titi torea (stick game) before the Haka (challenge) and Waiata-a-ringa (action song) where hand and body actions accompany songs, portraying traditional stories and legends in dance.
Performance Times: 10.15 am, 12.15 pm, 3.15pm daily.
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience
Click here for more information and bookingsTe Po is Te Puia’s evening cultural experience. It is a feast of storytelling, entertainment and Maori Cuisine.
Experience an authentic Maori welcome. When you visit Te Puia at night, you enjoy an indepth experience of the customs and traditions of Maori, with a traditional powhiri (Maori welcoming ceremony), a warrior’s challenge and a full kapa haka (Maori performing arts) concert.
You then enjoy a first-class Maori feast. Feeding guests is regarded by Maori as an honour and a sign of a tribe’s mana (standing), so a sumptuous banquet is provided during the evening. This banquet combines contemporary cuisine with a traditional hangi (earth-cooked oven meal), where kai (food) is steam-cooked by hot rocks in the earth, giving it a delicious smokey flavour.
Then enjoy the illuminated thermal valley. Following dessert, you will be transported by ‘people movers’ to enjoy the spectacular lighting of the Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and wander around the illuminated natural attractions, while enjoying more Maori-inspired delicacies and a hot drink.
Legends Of Rotorua Grand Experience
Click here for more information and bookingsThis package is ideal for travellers who are staying a shorter time or have limited time in Rotorua. You can do this easily in a half day, visiting 3 of the top attractions as follows:
- Te Puia
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Entry Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Transport is included by Great Sights Coach. A complimentary pick up and drop offer service is provided from inner city hotels.
Infants under 2 years of age are free of charge. Child prices apply for those aged 2-14 years. Reservations are essential with 48 hours notice required for a confirmed seat.
Legends of Rotorua SuperPass
Click here for more information and bookingsAnother ‘drive yourself’ package for travellers who are staying a shorter time or have limited time in Rotorua. You can do this easily in a half day, visiting 3 of the top attractions as follows:
- Te Puia
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Entry to your choice of either Paradise Valley Springs or Rainbow Springs.
Children under 5 years of age are free of charge.
Legends Of Rotorua Hop On Hop Off Pass
Click here for more information and bookingsThis package is ideal for travellers who are staying a shorter time or have limited time in Rotorua. You can do this easily in a half day, visiting 3 of the top attractions as follows:
- Te Puia
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Entry Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Transport is included by Hop On Hop Off Bus allowing you to hop off at the attractions and hop back on again later in the day.
Children under 5 years of age are free of charge.
Rotorua Land & Lake SuperPass
Click here for more information and bookingsThis ‘drive yourself’ package combines three of Rotorua’s top attractions as well as a relaxing luncheon cruise on the unique paddle steamer, Lakeland Queen. This cruise allows you to see a different aspect to Rotorua and learn of the fascinating history of Mokoia Island. You’ll enjoy:
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Te Puia
- Lakeland Queen Lunch Cruise (1 hour)
Children under 5 years of age are free of charge.
Rotorua Leisure, Land & Lake Grand Experience
Click here for more information and bookingsThis package combines three of Rotorua’s top attractions as well as a relaxing luncheon cruise on the unique paddle steamer, Lakeland Queen. This cruise allows you to see a different aspect to Rotorua and learn of the fascinating history of Mokoia Island. You’ll enjoy:
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Te Puia
- Lakeland Queen Lunch Cruise (1 hour)
- Transport is included by Great Sights Coach. A complimentary pick up and drop offer service is provided from inner city hotels.
Infants under 2 years of age are free of charge. Child prices apply for those aged 2-14 years. Reservations are essential with 48 hours notice required for a confirmed seat.
Rotorua Leisure, Land & Lake Hop On Hop Off Pass
Click here for more information and bookingsThis package combines three of Rotorua’s top attractions as well as a relaxing luncheon cruise on the unique paddle steamer, Lakeland Queen. This cruise allows you to see a different aspect to Rotorua and learn of the fascinating history of Mokoia Island. You’ll enjoy:
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Te Puia
- Lakeland Queen Lunch Cruise (1 hour)
- Transport is included by Hop On Hop Off Bus allowing you to hop off at the attractions and hop back on again later in the day.
Children under 5 years of age are free of charge.
Rotorua Fab Foursome SuperPass
Click here for more information and bookingsGet behind the wheel and enjoy visit to the following Rotorua attractions:
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Te Puia
- Paradise Valley Springs
- Skyline Skyrides Gondola.
Children under 5 years of age are free of charge.
Rotorua SuperPass
Click here for more information and bookingsThis drive yourself package allows you to experience key things that Rotorua is famous for- Maori culture, geothermal activity, natural environment and, soaking in thermal waters. Today you’ll enjoy:
- Paradise Valley Springs
- Skyline Gondola Ride including Buffet Lunch
- Polynesian Spa (Lake Spa Area)
- Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience with Hangi Dinner
Children under 5 years of age are free of charge.
Rotorua Easy Foursome Grand Experience
Click here for more information and bookingsThis package includes visits to the following Rotorua attractions:
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Te Puia
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wilflife Park
- Skyline Skyrides Gondola
- Transport is included by Great Sights Coach. A complimentary pick up and drop offer service is provided from inner city hotels.
Infants under 2 years of age are free of charge. Child prices apply for those aged 2-14 years. Reservations are essential with 48 hours notice required for a confirmed seat.
Rotorua Easy Foursome Hop On Hop Off Pass
Click here for more information and bookingsThis package includes visits to the following Rotorua attractions:
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Te Puia
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wilflife Park
- Skyline Skyrides Gondola
- Transport is included by Hop On Hop Off Bus allowing you to hop off at the attractions and hop back on again later in the day.
Children under 5 years of age are free of charge.
Rotorua Diamond SuperPass
Click here for more information and bookingsThis ‘drive yourself’ package includes entrance to five of the top attractions in Rotorua:
- Te Puia
- Skyline Skyrides Gondola
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Polynesian Spa (Adult, Priest Spa or Family Pools)
- Entry to your choice of either Paradise Valley Springs or Rainbow Springs.
Visits to all attractions can be achieved easily in one day, although this can be extended over more than one day if a more leisurely time is desired.
Children under 5 years of age are free of charge.
Rotorua Executive Grand Experience
Click here for more information and bookingsThis package includes to five of the top attractions in Rotorua:
- Te Puia
- Skyline Skyrides Gondola
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Polynesian Spa (Adult, Priest Spa or Family Pools)
- Entry Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Transport is included by Great Sights Coach. A complimentary pick up and drop offer service is provided from inner city hotels.
Infants under 2 years of age are free of charge. Child prices apply for those aged 2-14 years. Reservations are essential with 48 hours notice required for a confirmed seat.
Rotorua Executive Hop On Hop Off Pass
Click here for more information and bookingsThis package includes to five of the top attractions in Rotorua:
- Te Puia
- Skyline Skyrides Gondola
- Agrodome Sheep Show
- Polynesian Spa (Adult, Priest Spa or Family Pools)
- Entry Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Transport is included by Hop On Hop Off Bus allowing you to hop off at the attractions and hop back on again later in the day.
Children under 5 years of age are free of charge.