Cultural & Theme Tours in Rotorua

While in Rotorua, see a cultural performance and take part in a traditional Maori "˜hangi' feast at Tamaki Maori Village. A local guide escorts you by coach to the "˜marae' (Maori village) for an immersive evening that begins with a welcome ceremony by New Zealand's indigenous people. Learn about local customs and watch a powerful display of song and dance before a hangi dinner.

See more of New Zealand's top attractions with a small group on this full-day tour from Rotorua. Take a scenic drive to Lady Knox Geyser in time to see it erupt mid-morning, then spend time at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - one of the North Island's largest geothermal systems. Continue to the Agrodome for the farm show, and top off your day with a city tour of Rotorua.

Explore New Zealand's Maori culture, and marvel at geysers and mud pools beneath Mt Maunganui on this full-day Rotorua tour. Travel from Tauranga Port by coach with your guide and discover some of the North Island's top attractions. Admire pristine beaches and million-dollar homes in Mt Maunganui. Visit the Kiwi 360 Visitor Centre to sample homegrown wine and fruit. Discover dense forests, shimmering lakes and rolling farmland, and immerse yourself in Maori culture in Rotorua. See bubbling mud pools and shooting geysers, and gain insight into traditional Maori crafts.

This action-packed Rotorua tour will give you access to incredible outdoor beauty, teach you about Maori culture, and allow you to taste a delicious Hangi feast too. By going on a guided 4WD tour - you'll be able to visit remote places you wouldn't discover alone and spot native wildlife. Conveniently, all entrance tickets are included, and you'll enjoy Maori performances at Maori Village. When you've worked up an appetite, you'll be treated to a delicious Hangi feast served from a buffet.

Combine cultural immersion and a culinary treat on the Hangi Pie Experience. Your ticket will get you admission to a special area of the geothermal wonderland of Te Whakarewarewa, with trails that aren't included on the regular guided tours. Enjoy a guided tour around the surreal landscape, learn more about Maori culture from your local guide, then feast on a lunch cooked in the steam of the thermal area.

Experience an evening of authentic Maori food, movement, and music paired with the raw power of the Pōhutu geyser with a night at the Te Puia cultural center. 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.

Get an authentic introduction to Maori culture with an evening at the Mitai Maori Village of Rotorua. See warriors in traditional dress paddle in an ancient canoe, and be captivated by the displays of weaponry. You'll watch 'haka' and poi dances and view glowworms in their natural habitat. This 3-hour experience includes round-trip hotel transport and a traditional 'hangi' feast with your admission ticket.