Te Puia Tours and Tickets

Q: What is there to see and experience at Te Puia?

Te Puia in Rotorua is a geothermal park that’s known for its bubbling mud pools, geysers, and its rich Maori heritage. As well as seeing natural geothermal wonders, visitors can watch traditional Maori crafts, including carving and weaving. There’s also the Kiwi Conservation Centre, where kiwi birds can be observed in an enclosure.

Q: When was Te Puia established?

Established in 1963 by the New Zealand government through the NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Institute Act, Te Puia serves as a national center for preserving and promoting Maori arts and crafts. It was created to safeguard and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Maori people through education and advocacy.

Q: Is Te Puia good for children?

Yes, Te Puia is great for children—it offers engaging cultural experiences and craft demonstrations, as well as the chance to see kiwi birds. Additionally, the cultural performances and educational programs provide valuable insights into Maori culture and traditions, making it an enriching learning experience for older and younger visitors alike.

Q: Are there restrooms at Te Puia?

Yes, there are restrooms at Te Puia, which are conveniently located at different areas of the geothermal park. There are plenty of other facilities, including restaurants, cafés, a gallery, and a gift shop. There is a clearly marked accessible route to follow, ensuring the site is suitable for anyone using a wheelchair.

Q: Is photography allowed at Te Puia?

Photography is allowed in some parts of Te Puia, but not in all parts; photography, videography, and mobile phones are strictly prohibited at the Kiwi Conservation Centre to ensure the welfare of the birds. It’s advisable to look out for signage and follow instructions from staff when looking to take photos.

Q: How can I get to Te Puia from Rotorua city center using public transport?

To reach Te Puia from Rotorua city center using public transport, take the 11 bus from Fenton Street towards Toi Ohomai. This route offers regular services. Alternatively, you can walk directly from the center in around 40 minutes.

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Gain entry to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia on a guided tour of this geothermal hot spot. Take a walking path up to steaming vents, boiling mud pools and erupting Pohutu Geyser at Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley; observe the emblematic kiwi bird; and discover Maori traditions at the cultural center. Upgrade to include a cultural performance of Maori song and dance, including the warlike ‘haka.’ Showtimes are available several times a day during admittance.

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Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience

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Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka

Swap Auckland for an exciting day trip showcasing the best of Rotorua. With stops at Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia included, you can skip ticket lines and explore the area’s famous geothermal wonders with ease—including geysers, hot springs, and vivid landscapes. To help you get more out of your day, cultural performances are also part of the experience. Hotel pickup from Auckland CBD is included for added convenience.

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Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Te Puia: Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience with Dinner

Experience an evening of authentic Maori food, movement, and music paired with the raw power of the Pōhutu geyser on this cultural experience. Watch an energetic performance inside a carved Maori meeting house, followed by a delicious ‘hangi’ feast prepared in a traditional pit oven. Later, venture into the geothermal valley to sip hot chocolate under the stars and watch the eruption of the Southern Hemisphere's largest active geyser.

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Te Puia: Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience with Dinner

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

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Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

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from $164

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Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)

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Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)

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Rotorua Hiking: Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Experience

Experience the majesty of volcanic Mt. Tarawera and gain insight into New Zealand’s rich geology on this half-day guided hike from Rotorua. Travel off-road into the central North Island wilderness and follow winding hiking trails from the base of Mt. Tarawera up to the crater’s edge. Learn about its destructive 1886 eruption. Admire panoramic views over the geothermal Waimangu Valley. Enjoy free hotel pickup and drop-off for added convenience.

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Rotorua Hiking: Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Experience

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When your cruise ship docks in the Port of Tauranga, explore Rotorua, Te Puia, and the surrounding countryside, and see the best of the North Island’s geothermal landscapes with ease. With round-trip travel from the Port of Tauranga included, hit top attractions including the Government Gardens, Mt. Maunganui, and the Pohutu geyser. Along the way, watch a traditional Maori cultural performance, and learn of New Zealand’s rich native culture and heritage.

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Rotorua Discovery Te Puia Tour

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Te Puia Rotorua Experience with Optional Activities – Ex Auckland

Discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture on a tour designed for unforgettable experiences. Te Puia is a must-see, featuring the spectacular Pōhutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools, and masterful Māori carving and weaving at the Arts and Crafts Institute. A powerful haka performance brings the heritage of Aotearoa to life. Your itinerary is tailored to include Te Puia alongside one of these experiences: Polynesian Spa – Unwind in mineral-rich geothermal pools, perfect for relaxation. Redwoods Treewalk – Wander across a suspended walkway with stunning forest views. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland – Explore vivid hot springs, & bubbling mud pools Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village – Engage with the local community and experience authentic traditions in a geothermal setting. Expert guides, engaging storytelling, and seamless logistics ensure an immersive, hassle-free experience tailored to your interests.

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Te Puia Rotorua Experience with Optional Activities – Ex Auckland

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Auckland: Rotorua Te Puia with Haka & Polynesian Spa Small Group

Embark on a truly special journey with our Te Puia and Polynesian Spa tour from Auckland. Departing the city, we'll explore Rotorua's serene landscapes, home to the renowned Te Puia where you get to explore the magic hidden within the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley This exhilarating experience extends out by offering a leading cultural performance in their beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It will include a Pōhiri (Traditional Māori Welcome), Waiata (Song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi and Haka. Then, unwind at the Polynesian Spa, surrounded by natural beauty and Lake Rotorua. Experience the therapeutic benefits of rejuvenating thermal waters amid picturesque surroundings. With our knowledgeable guides illuminating indigenous culture and natural heritage, this tour promises a truly memorable adventure. Sit back and relax on a comfortable return journey from Auckland to Rotorua and enjoy a cultural and wellness experience unlike any other.

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Auckland: Rotorua Te Puia with Haka & Polynesian Spa Small Group

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

The Waitomo Caves and Rotorua rank among New Zealand’s top attractions, offering natural beauty, geothermal features, and Māori culture in equal measure. Ideal for travelers short on time, this adventurous small-group tour takes in both places in the same day, with entry fees plus round-trip transport and hotel pickup from Auckland included. Discover subterranean stalagmites and glowworms at Waitomo Caves and hit top Rotorua’s attractions, including Te Puia Geothermal Park.

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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

13 hoursFree Cancellation

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Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Day Tour inc Te Puia from Auckland

Spend a day exploring must-see cultural highlights on this full-day tour from Auckland. Explore the Shire at the renowned Hobbiton™ Movie Set: stroll through well-tended gardens, visit hobbit holes, and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Then, explore Te Puia Geothermal Park, with blue baths and geothermal springs, as well as a Māori cultural tour. Discover local history and culture on this family-friendly tour with included hotel pickup.

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Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Day Tour inc Te Puia from Auckland

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Auckland: Te Puia Rotorua & Waitomo Caves Small Group with Lunch

This tour combines two of New Zealand’s most iconic highlights in one unforgettable day. Depart from Auckland and enjoy a scenic drive through the Waikato countryside as your guide sets the scene for the experiences ahead. Visit Te Puia in Rotorua — where nature, culture, and tradition come together. Discover the mighty Pōhutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools, and Māori carving and weaving demonstrations. See New Zealand’s national bird at the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and enjoy a powerful Māori cultural performance showcasing the songs, dances, and stories of Aotearoa. Continue to the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you’ll venture underground to marvel at limestone formations and take a serene boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto — illuminated by thousands of tiny lights that sparkle like a starry night. Together, Te Puia and Waitomo capture the best of New Zealand’s natural wonders and cultural heritage in one inspiring day.

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Auckland: Te Puia Rotorua & Waitomo Caves Small Group with Lunch

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $259

Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland

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Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland

13 hoursFree Cancellation

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Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley

Experience two iconic destinations in one unforgettable day with a full-day trip! Your adventure begins with pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, followed by a scenic 2.5-hour drive south through the Waikato region to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Upon arrival, enjoy a snack or warm drink at the café before your guide takes you on a tour of the Waitomo Grotto. As you walk through the cave, marvel at the natural light display created by the unique glowworms of New Zealand. Learn about the cave’s history and significance as you glide through the Waitomo River on a flat-bottom boat, getting an up-close view of the glowing creatures. Next, hop back into our luxurious vehicle for the two-hour drive to Rotorua. At Te Puia, experience New Zealand’s geothermal wonders, Māori culture, and native wildlife. Watch the Pohutu Geyser erupt— the largest in the Southern Hemisphere— and explore boiling mud pools, the National Carving and Weaving Institute, and a Māori village.

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Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley

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2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

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2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

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9 Day South to North Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown

This signature 9-day, 8-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both South Island (Milford Sound to Christchurch) and North Island (Rotorua to Auckland). The tour includes convenient transfer flight ticket, and optional must-do activities & luxury accommodations, ensuring you experience the best itinerary within your limited time in New Zealand without the hassles of planning endless things and driving long distances on your own. The itinerary is crafted to showcase the beauty of New Zealand in a relaxed style within an ideal number of days. Besides visiting and experiencing many of the top attractions in New Zealand, you may also opt for an unbelievably long list of renowned and carefully selected 14-16 activities, ensuring a diverse experience. Enjoy the luxury of a private tour, with a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for you. Start at Queenstown and finish at Auckland.

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9 Day South to North Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown

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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

Take in two of New Zealand’s top attractions in one day on this Rotorua and Waitomo Caves day trip from Auckland. Visit Rotorua with a guide and take in key sites including Te Puia and the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. After lunch, admire fine views over Lake Rotorua en route to the famous Waitomo Caves. During your boat ride, gain insight into the caves’ geological significance and marvel at the luminescent glow worms illuminating the dark caves.

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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

13 hoursFree Cancellation

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5-Day Bay of Islands, Auckland, Hobbiton, Rotorua & Waitomo Tour

Experience the most memorable attractions of New Zealand’s North Island on this independent 5-day tour. Cruise out to Cape Brett and visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and tour Russell in the Bay of Islands, admire views of Auckland on a comprehensive city sightseeing tour, and enjoy guided visits to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, the Hobbiton Movie Set, and the thermal valleys and nature reserves of Rotorua. Visit popular North Island attractions in one tour, Admission tickets included for Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton, and Te Puia Comfortable 4-star hotel accommodation in Auckland, Paihia, and Rotorua Hassle-free pickup and drop-off each day at your hotel.

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5-Day Bay of Islands, Auckland, Hobbiton, Rotorua & Waitomo Tour

5 daysFree Cancellation

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Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour

Immerse yourself in Māori history and culture on a small-group afternoon tour of Te Puia, one of Rotorua’s leading cultural centers. Explore traditional settlement sites and living villages, watch a weaving demonstration, wander past bubbling mud pools, see the powerful Pohutu Geyser erupt, and learn about New Zealand’s iconic kiwi bird. The experience also includes a scenic drive around Rotorua’s highlights, with hotel pickup and drop-off for added convenience.

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Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rotorua Highlights inc. Waiotapu & Te Puia Day Tour from Auckland

Experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and cultural treasures on a fully guided small-group day tour from Auckland that saves you needing to drive. Explore the geothermal and cultural attractions at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Te Puia, enjoy Rotorua city highlights, and travel through the scenic Waikato countryside with live commentary. Includes entrance fees, water, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off so you can just sit back and enjoy your day.

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Rotorua Highlights inc. Waiotapu & Te Puia Day Tour from Auckland

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi's

When your cruise ship docks in Tauranga, explore New Zealand’s natural and cultural heritage on a private shore excursion to Rotorua. Discover boiling mud pools and spurting geysers on a walk through Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, learn about Māori customs at Te Puia Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, and spot the elusive kiwi bird at the kiwi house. Return to Tauranga in time to re-board your cruise ship.

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Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi's

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Tauranga-Hobbiton-Rotorua : Movie Set & Geysers: Private Tour

Luxury Private Tour: Max 4 people. Our wonderful adventure begins as soon as I pick you up outside the port gates. I love seeing my fellow travelers fascinated by their experience of this amazing movie set where their favorite stories & characters were brought to life. Stand under the party tree, see all your favorites, and hear behind-the-scenes stories as you walk the meandering tracks past the Hobbit holes, Bilbo's House, Bag End, Gandalf's Cutting & The Mill. If you haven't seen the movie or read the books you still love it "Te Puia" Geysers - Rotorua Heartland of New Zealand's geothermal activity and a center for Māori history and culture. See kiwi birds, Māori greenstone and wood carvers at work. Surrounded by a steaming volcanic landscape, see and feel the heat of boiling mud, and endlessly simmering hot pools, the thrilling sight of "Pohutu" geyser erupting boiling water and steam 100 ft high an amazing display of force. A full day of fun & adventure!

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Tauranga-Hobbiton-Rotorua : Movie Set & Geysers: Private Tour

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From Auckland : Rotorua Tepuia Tour with Haka and Hangi Lunch

Explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua on this guided tour from Auckland. Witness the impressive Pōhutu Geyser and bubbling mud pools while learning about Māori culture and artistry. Enjoy an electrifying haka performance and savor a traditional hangi meal, prepared using geothermal steam, for an authentic taste of Aotearoa. This small group tour ensures personalized attention as you immerse yourself in New Zealand’s rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes. - Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected Auckland locations - 90-minute guided experience at Te Puia with a cultural performance - Traditional hangi buffet lunch featuring authentic Māori cuisine - Small group setting for a more tailored and intimate experience

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From Auckland : Rotorua Tepuia Tour with Haka and Hangi Lunch

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Private Tour - Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia (Rotorua)

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Private Tour - Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia (Rotorua)

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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

Robert_N, May 2026

Our driver Ben was very...

Our driver Ben was very good. I was disappointed that at Te puia we didnt get to see the dancers or singers or the Maori building which would have been a highlight of the tour. Instead, we spent too much time in the art gallery.

Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi's

Debbue_T, Mar 2026

Fun with Marina

We had a great day with Marina - she took us to a kiwi fruit farm - it was really interesting. We saw 3 kiwi birds!!! at a sanctuary in Te Puia and saw geysers. She took us to a hot springs bath to soak our feet. She was lovely!

Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi's

Carina_G, Mar 2026

Fun and Very Interesting Day

We were very happy with all of the activities included in this tour. The Te Puia visit was a favorite. Great choice!

Rotorua Discovery Te Puia Tour

Jean_C, May 2026

John was an awesome guy...

John was an awesome guy plus the people at the village were extremely informative. We had a wonderful time visiting the village and Tauranga. Highly recommend.

Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi's

Mark_K, Jan 2026

Our guide Adrienne was a...

Our guide Adrienne was a perfect guide for this tour. She is part Māori so she was able to explain the Māori tribes history in New Zealand which was very informative as a prelude to visiting the Te Puia, the Māori cultural center & the Kiwi conservation center. I would highly recommend this tour.

Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)

Mark_T, Feb 2026

Great overall experience / cramped bus

Tour guide Phil was great. Surprised by the large number of geothermal sites we saw. The topper was in the afternoon geysers with waterfall. Only negative was the bus was cramped and in some seats the wheel-well.took away foot space. But drive times are short so it is manageable. Highly recommended.

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

Pretissha_H, Apr 2026

Jane and Preti

Our tour guide Ben was absolutely wonderful from pick- up to drop off at the end . He was very humorous and a pleasure to be on tour with . He shared lots of interesting information along the way . Fantastic all day tour of main attractions in Auckland. Plenty of water, snacks , toilet breaks . Sufficient time for meals and gift shops too ! We thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

Joe_S, Jan 2026

This was an amazing trip!

Trent, our tour guide, was so wonderful!! This was an all day tour and he made sure to point out all of the sites along the way to Roturua and answered any questions we had. He provided snacks and drinks and made sure we were comfortable during our tour. Seeing the Glow Worms was amazing!!!! And so were the geysers at Te Puia! We highly recommend taking this tour!

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Admission fees vary, depending upon the length of stay and various activities involved.
Child pricing, day passes, and family passes are available.
It’s best to bring sturdy footwear for a walk around the hot springs.
The site offers wheelchair-accessible parking, restrooms, and asphalt pathways; however, some of the pathways are steep and visitors with limited mobility may require assistance.

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