Attractions

Set amidst a landscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs and hot bubbling mud pools is the Living Maori village of Whakarewarewa situated in Rotorua, the heart of the North Island. Discover our unique lifestyle and traditions. Join a guided tour and see the wonders of Mother Nature and learn how we have come to live in harmony within this unique environment.

Waikite Valley Thermal Pools is a unique place to go to experience the ‘Living Waters’ of the Te Manaroa Spring, the largest single source of 100% pure boiling water in New Zealand. These very waters cascade into our main splash pool (35-38C), adjoining toddlers beach area and the sit and soak pool (38-40C) also, our new luxurious Tranquil Garden pool. We have new changing rooms with toilet and shower areas for families and the physically challenged.

Unforgettable experiences where the theatre brings tribal and historical stories of Rotorua to life in an entertaining yet eductional way. A lighter more humorous touch to traditional Maori culture. A Kiwiana Roast Buffet is offered and during your dinner you will learn the secret of 'the kumara' which tells the origin of the Maori people

Tamaki Heritage Experiences presents The Chronicles of Uitara, a powerful story of the Maori culture and of New Zealand, told across many generations of a single family – the warrior line of Uitara. As well as being a series of published books, two of the three stories in the trilogy have now been created as amazing live encounters for you to experience! They are Journey of Ages in Rotorua and Lost in Our Own Land in Christchurch. In each story, we experience new landscapes, new characters, new villains and heroes. Courage and determination, love, loss and family – these are the backbone to The Chronicles of Uitara. Book now and you are promised an award-winning, moving and very special experience.

Tamaki Heritage Experiences presents The Chronicles of Uitara, a powerful story of the Maori culture and of New Zealand, told across many generations of a single family – the warrior line of Uitara. As well as being a series of published books, two of the three stories in the trilogy have now been created as amazing live encounters for you to experience! They are Journey of Ages in Rotorua and Lost in Our Own Land in Christchurch. In each story, we experience new landscapes, new characters, new villains and heroes. Courage and determination, love, loss and family – these are the backbone to The Chronicles of Uitara. Book now and you are promised an award-winning, moving and very special experience.

We specialize in Private/Personalised tours for individuals, couples, families and larger groups if required. Our top of the range Mitsubishi Delica takes 6 people comfortably so there is plenty of space for you to sit back and relax in air conditioned luxury as you watch the beautiful scenery go by.

Sonny's World Maori Stories and Legends Tours include the very best scenery Rotorua has to offer. We visit the most important Marae (ancestral house) in this region, and talk about the protocol of visiting these sacred places.

An evening at Mitai will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture leaving you amazed and in awe. Enter the world of Mitai. Be enthralled by the natural bush setting, see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and don’t miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat.

Matariki (winner of the Cultural Experience category at the 1997 NZ Tourism Awards) is a Rotorua based partnership which promotes and delivers Maori Cultural entertainment, experiences and services by way of: wero, karanga, powhiri, whaikorero, waiata, action songs, poi, stick games and haka. Matariki is contracted to the Royal Lakeside Novotel Rotorua Hotel to provide the nightly Hangi and Concert experience. Matariki also delivers the daily midday cultural performances at Te Puia under the name Te Kunenga o Rotowhio.

Cultural - VIP Golf - Casino This tourism business was established by Rotorua couple Denise and Eddie Emery. The Exclusive Golf Tours take in arguably some of the most beautiful courses in the world, and spare no expense. The local "guided" tours, offer either the discerning golfer or the hacker a local insight into the more favoured of the Bay of Plenty's more demanding challenging courses.