Te Puia Guided Tour & Cultural Performance (Te Ra + Haka)

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Inclusions

• 1.5 hour Te Rā Guided Experience
• 40 minute Haka - Maori Cultural Performance
• Tour of the geothermal valley (including the Pōhutu Geyser)
• Entry to the Kiwi Conservation Centre
• Demonstrations of flax weaving and wood, stone & bone carving at the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute
• See a reconstructed traditional Maori Village - Pikirangi Village
• Knowledgeable & friendly guide

Highlights

• An thrilling cultural performance by one of our finest local Kapa Haka groups
• Take a guided tour to learn about Te Puia's history and ancestors.
• Explore a 60-hectare area of native bush, geysers, and mud pools, and feel the natural power of Phutu Geyser, the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere!
• Get up close and personal with one of our national treasures at our new Kiwi Conservation Centre.
• Go to the New Zealand Mori Arts and Crafts Institute to see demonstrations of wood, stone, and bone carving, as well as flax weaving.
• Pikirangi Village and Rotowhio Marae provide an insight into how Mori people lived prior to European settlement.
• At hua Gallery, you may see a variety of handcrafted taonga created by our artists from the New Zealand Mori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Time

• 9:30am & 11:30am
• Te Rā Guided Experience runs every 30 minutes from 9:00am - 2:30pm
• Haka Cultural Performances are scheduled for 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm daily

Duration

• This experience takes for approximately 3 hours.

Departure Location

• 9:30am & 11:30am
• Te Rā Guided Experience runs every 30 minutes from 9:00am - 2:30pm
• Haka Cultural Performance starts at 11:30am
• Departs from Hemo Road, Rotorua (approx 2.5km from central Rotorua)
• Operates daily all year

Additional Information

• Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
• The last entry into Te Puia is at 2:30pm each day
• Please wear comfortable shoes & appropriate clothes for walking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

• You may cancel your bookings at any time prior to making full payment without any penalty, unless otherwise specified.
• If you cancel your bookings after making full payment, our refund policy applies.
• If cancellation is allowed, notification is required 24 hours prior to arrival.
• Failure to do so may result in a 50% penalty fee of total costs.
• In the case of unexpected events or for visitor safety reasons, Te Puia can not be held accountable to the unavailability of any products or services. We will, however, take reasonable steps to keep you informed.

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience.
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction.
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher