Holiday Destinations

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.

Personalised tours of Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty region. Can arrange activities for small groups, such as, kayaking, walking and mountain biking. Homestay accommodation that offers dinner and entertainment available.

Tamaki Maori Village, South Pacific’s gateway to the world of ancient Maori and proud warriors. Journey back in time to a Pre-European lifestyle experience of customs and traditions. Enjoy the night’s festivities with us as you are treated to a banquet of succulent foods cooked the traditional Maori way, rediscover the Maori village as it comes alive to the sound and activities of tribal songs, dances, myths and legends and browse throughout the largest after hours tribal market place in Rotorua.

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.

Adventure Escapes option for an array of scheduled itineraries perfect for the solo traveler or small group desiring tours with genuine culture & adventure, delicious food and premium accommodation.

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.

A truely unique Cultural, Geothermal, Health and Spa Attraction. The most active geothermal field in the Rotorua region of New Zealand where visitors can wander at their own leisure. Visitors can also experience and indulge in an authentic mud bath, relax in a sulphur spa, experience a traditional Maori massage (mirimiri), mud facial and a full mud body scrub/mask.

Rotorua's only Maori themed accommodation provider!...Family owned and Operated, a Hotel that is affordable, friendly and caters to all budgets. The hotel, which has stayed true to it inspiring beginnings, continues to fascinate overseas and domestic travelers with an ambience not found in other hotels. The legendary story of the four canoes, which the hotel is inspired by, is proudly displayed in the reception area. The only hotel in New Zealand to build its own a traditional Wharenui (Maori Meeting House) for conference and Maori Concerts. The Hotel consits of 66 units in total, 49 Hotel and 17 Motels units. It also has 2 x outdoor swimming pools (heated in winter) and 1 private mineral pools. Four Canoes legendary Restaurant is open daily for breakfast. lunch and dinner all served as buffet menus.

Aotearoa Maori Homestays offers a truly unique experience. Stay in the homes of maori families and share their everyday lives. This is the real New Zealand! Adventure...escape...tradition...