Te Puia Geothermal and Maori Culture Experience

**Te Puia in Rotorua** is not only a **geothermal attraction**; this unique **Maori cultural experience** provides a fascinating introduction into the traditional **Maori** way of life. With this **cultural tour**, guests will be met by a traditional guide who will show you around this unique **geothermal** and **cultural attraction**, sharing myths and legends handed down over generations. Meeting at the impressive and symbolic entrance to **Te Puia**, guests will learn about the arrival and settlement of Maori ancestors and take a look around the interactive exhibition centre. During your visit to Te Puia you will have a chance to see a native Kiwi bird in the nocturnal Kiwi House and the traditional Māori weaving school and watch master carvers at work. Te Puia is not only a cultural experience, but here visitors will be guided into the geothermal valley and see its bubbling mud pools, fascinating geothermal formations and experience the famous exploding Pōhutu Geyser! To top off your day of cultural discovery it is highly recommended that you include the option of a Maori cultural performance! This unique Maori cultural experience where you can see traditional performing arts in action, experience the almighty Haka up close and feel the warmth and hospitality of the local Maori people. This option will be an additional cost on top of the Te Rā Guided Experience.Inclusions* The World-Famous Pohutu Geyser * Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley * Kiwi Conservation Centre * National Schools of Carving and Weaving * Te Heketanga a Rangi (entrance) * Rotowhio Marae * Pikirangi Village * Powhiri Performance *(Additional) * Āhua Gallery and Gift ShopExtras**Daytime Experience Combo (includes cultural performance)** * Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture and place. The Te Rā + Haka Combo tour includes a 30 minute cultural performance. Experience our warmth and hospitality (Manaakitanga) and the best of Māori performing arts. * The cultural performance includes a powhiri (ceremonial welcome), kapa haka (cultural performance), titi torea (stick game), haka (challenge), waiata-a-ringa (action song).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