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Te Puia Guided Tour with Maroi Culinary Experience | New Zealand

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Get a true 'taste' of traditional New Zealand culture with this Te Puia experience in the Geothermal Valley, featuring an authentic NZ-style steam box lunch.

  • Visit Te Puia Maori Village to learn more about and participate in Maori culture and traditions
  • Witness the sincerity and joy of a traditional welcome ceremony
  • See hot spring water and volcanic gas clouds of Pohutu Geyser, one of New Zealand's geological wonders
  • Enjoy the authentic Māori twist buffet with selected package

Options

Te Puia Guided Tour + Hangi Buffet Lunch

Te Puia Guided Tour + Hangi Buffet Lunch + Cultural Performance

Te Puia Guided Tour + Hangi Buffet Dinner + Evening Cultural Performance

Te Puia Guided Tour + Hangi Buffet Lunch

Inclusions

  • Tour of the geothermal valley (including the Pōhutu Geyser)

  • Entry to the Kiwi Conservation Centre

  • Hāngī buffet lunch

  • 90-minute Te Puia guided tour

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses

  • Other expenses not mentioned above

  • Haka culture performance

Additional Info

  • Total duration 2.5 hours

  • The time shows the departure time of the 90-minute Te Puia guided tour, with dining available until the restaurant closes at 2 p.m. For later departures, dining time will be shorter.

  • The Restaurant is open for Hāngī Lunch Buffet (11:30am until 2:00pm) daily, last seating is at 1:00pm

From$94.45Per Person

What's included in Te Puia Guided Tour with Maroi Culinary Experience | New Zealand

(Subject to Option Inclusions)
Meet and greet your Tangiwai Pounamu on arrival, who will provide you with details of the experience
Meet and greet your Tangiwai Pounamu on arrival, who will provide you with details of the experience
Indulge in the authentic Māori twist in each dish
Indulge in the authentic Māori twist in each dish
Embark on a guided tour of the kiwi enclosure and geothermal valley while your food steams. Experience hands on weaving with native flax leaves to create treasured masterpieces
Embark on a guided tour of the kiwi enclosure and geothermal valley while your food steams. Experience hands on weaving with native flax leaves to create treasured masterpieces

– What to Expect –

  • Te Puia Guided Tour with Hangi Buffet Lunch

Te Puia warmly welcomes visitors from around the globe, offering guided experiences to unveil the hidden magic of Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Enjoy a culinary adventure amidst geysers and stunning vistas, as our fully guided tours enhance your exploration. Delight in the diverse flavors of New Zealand cuisine at Pātaka Kai Restaurant, immersing yourself in the essence of Kiwi culture surrounded by the natural beauty of Te Puia.

  • Te Puia Guided Tour with Evening Cultural Performance and Hangi Lunch

This exciting package expands on our Te Rā Guided Experience, offering a captivating cultural performance at Te Aronui a Rua, our intricately carved meeting house. Experience a traditional Māori Welcome (Pōhiri), songs (Waiata), chants (Mōteatea), Poi, and the powerful Haka. Explore the geothermal valley aboard our waka, uncovering one of New Zealand's most breathtaking geothermal landscapes, complete with impressive geysers, bubbling mud pools, and lush native forest. Indulge in a delicious lunch at Te Puia's Pātaka Kai Restaurant, surrounded by stunning views of geysers and the park, sampling a variety of authentic Kiwi flavors.

  • Te Puia Guided Tour with Evening Cultural Performance and Hangi Dinner

Experience an unforgettable evening at Te Pō, starting with a sumptuous buffet featuring locally sourced cuisine infused with authentic Māori flavors. After dinner, immerse yourself in rich cultural traditions with a ceremonial welcome into the intricately carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. Enjoy mesmerizing performances of traditional waiata, mōteatea, poi dancing, and the powerful haka, followed by a unique journey into the geothermal valley aboard our innovative e-waka, where you'll indulge in a hot chocolate amidst naturally heated rock seating while witnessing the dramatic illumination of the Pōhutu Geyser.

Inclusions

  • Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
  • Please refer to the voucher for final time confirmation

Meet

Venues

Meeting / End Points

  • Te Puia

Policies

Purchase Summary

– What to bring –

  • Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for walking
  • Bottled Water to keep you hydrated
  • Camera

Valid Period

The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point