Embark on an unforgettable journey with the Te Ra Guided Experience at Te Puia, a place deeply entrenched in Māori culture and geothermal wonders. Encounter the Southern Hemisphere's largest active geyser, Pōhutu Geyser, and get up close to New Zealand Kiwi at the brand-new Kiwi Conservation Centre. Marvel at the enchanting mud pools and Māori-crafted artwork scattered across Te Puia. Immerse yourself in the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, witnessing the expertise of carvers and weavers sharing ancestral stories. Te Puia's wānanga serves as a beacon of indigenous culture, showcasing internationally recognized artists' work. As night falls, indulge in the Geyser By Night Experience, a two-hour enchanting journey through the geothermal valley. Witness the magic illuminated under the night sky, offering a unique and unparalleled sensory encounter. Join your guide at Te Puia's Main Entrance, and let the ancient stories and wonders come alive at Te Heketanga-ā-Rangi, a stunning Māori feature.

Feel the ambience of this unique evening experience

View the bubbling mud pools at Te Puia

Experience the magical Poi

We are honoured to open the doors to our wānanga and show you the work of internationally recognised artists

Enjoy the up-close experience with the New Zealand Kiwi, in our brand-new Kiwi Conservation Centre

Watch as the geysers are magically lit up in the night

Watch master carvers at work in the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

Āhua Gallery brings you a wide-ranging collection of taonga Māori from our Master carvers and weavers, alongside Māori artists and practitioners throughout Aotearoa

Visit the stunning meeting house under the night sky

Watch the carvers as they show you their craft handed down by generations

Manuhiri (guests) with a traditional Maori carving

Be awestruck by the Mōteatea (traditional chant)

Explore a Jurassic-like landscape featuring native bush, geysers, and mud pools

Visit the sacred meeting house

Touch the mauri stone

Explore the grounds of Te Puia on this guided tour

Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from all over the world to explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley.

Enjoy this family friendly day out

Visit the beautifully carved meeting house

The Haka combo includes a Pōhiri (Traditional Māori Welcome), Waiata (Song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi and Haka

Come face to face with the biggest, naturally active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere Pōhutu Geyser

Experience the traditional Maori greeting of the Hongi

Watch the spine tingling Haka

Explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley

Your guide will explain about the geological formations and the Maori culture that is tied to this land.

See unique Maori carvings around the grounds of Te Puia

Explore the natural volcanic landscape

Our wānanga (school) is a lighthouse for indigenous culture, worldwide

Witness live, active Kiwis in their nocturnal enclosure

Learn all about the conservation efforts to protect the Kiwi

Guided by torch, you will see carvings throughout the valley and if you’re lucky, hear the call of our Native Kiwi in their outdoor enclosure

For a unique experience visitTe Puia at night with the Geysers by Night package

See the traditional Maori Village

See the famous Pohutu and Blueys Geysers

Watch the incredible Haka

For the Haka combo you'll be welcomed onto the Marae.

See recently created mud pools and hear the stories of Māori myths, passed down for generations