Te Puia: Te Pō Combo with Guided Tour, Cultural Performance & Hangi Buffet Dinner, Rotorua
Te Puia: Te Pō Combo with Guided Tour, Cultural Performance & Hangi Buffet Dinner, Rotorua
Duration: Flexible (up to 10 hours)
Flexible (up to 10 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Experience an evening of culture and connection at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand with our exclusive Te Pō Combo package. Your adventure begins with a guided tour through the mesmerizing geothermal landscapes of Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, where you'll witness the spectacular Pōhutu Geyser and visit both the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute for a deeper understanding of local traditions. Conclude your journey with a Hangi Buffet Dinner that offers delicious flavors and insights into Māori cuisine.
Experience an evening of culture and connection at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand with our exclusive Te Pō Combo package. Your adventure begins with a guided tour through the mesmerizing geothermal landscapes of Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, where you'll witness the spectacular Pōhutu Geyser and visit both the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute for a deeper understanding of local traditions. Conclude your journey with a Hangi Buffet Dinner that offers delicious flavors and insights into Māori cuisine.
Take a geothermal tour through Te Puia’s dramatic landscape, then savor a delicious hangi meal slow-cooked using natural geothermal heat.
Discover Māori culture up close, with access to the Arts and Crafts Institute where expert carvers and weavers continue age-old traditions.
Enjoy a guided exploration of the vibrant Te Whakarewarewa Valley, including the erupting Pohutu Geyser and bubbling mud pools.
Your visit includes a Hangi buffet meal, where you’ll experience authentic flavors of traditional Maori cuisine and New Zealand’s culinary heritage.
Fun fact: The name "Hāngī" refers to the Maori method of cooking food underground, an ancient practice that adds unique earthy and smoky flavors.
4.5 hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
Haka performance
English-speaking guide
Hangi dinner buffet
Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
Pōhutu Geyser erupting at Te Puia, Rotorua, surrounded by lush greenery.
Te Pō combo: A night of culture, cuisine & connection
Immerse yourself in the traditions of Māori culture at Te Puia with an unforgettable evening of heritage, geothermal wonders, and delicious cuisine. Your journey begins with check-in around 3:45pm, followed by a guided Te Rā Tour at 4pm through Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Here, you'll witness the mighty Pōhutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools, and steaming craters, and visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre to see New Zealand’s iconic bird. You'll also explore the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where expert carvers and weavers keep ancestral skills alive.
A taste of tradition
At 5:30pm, sit down to a lavish buffet feast at Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, succulent seafood, and hāngī-style slow-cooked meats and vegetables—all set against the dramatic geothermal landscape. As evening sets in, head to Te Aronui a Rua at 7pm for an immersive cultural performance, where you'll experience the pōhiri (traditional welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (chant), poi, and haka. The evening ends on a magical note at 7:40pm, sipping hot chocolate by the geyser, before the experience concludes at approximately 8:15pm.
Geyser erupting at Te Puia geothermal park, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Buffet setup at Te Puia geothermal park featuring traditional Hāngī dishes.
Pōhutu Geyser erupting at Te Puia, Rotorua, surrounded by lush greenery.
Geyser erupting at Te Puia geothermal park, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Buffet setup at Te Puia geothermal park featuring traditional Hāngī dishes.
Guide explaining exhibits at Kiwi Education Centre, Te Puia, New Zealand.
What to bring
- Bring a pair of comfortable shoes, an umbrella, a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, and your preferred mode of cashless payment for your visit.
Accessibility
- This experience is accessible by wheelchair and stroller/pram.
- This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back/neck injuries.
Traditional Māori carving at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand, with sunlight streaming through.
Visitors exploring Te Puia entrance with carved wooden pillars, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Guide explaining exhibits at Kiwi Education Centre, Te Puia, New Zealand.
Traditional Māori carving at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand, with sunlight streaming through.
Visitors exploring Te Puia entrance with carved wooden pillars, Rotorua, New Zealand.
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