Excellent visit which was appreciated by 3 generations - Excellent value and a very authentic experience, We have visited 4 thermal parks in Rotorua and this would be our top pick for value and we would definitely recommend. The guided tour of the village was well worth every penny and our guide was well informed, The village is a living village with 40+ homes, housing 20+ families. The stunning scenery of the geo thermal park gave us the opportunity to take many photos and appreciate the wonders of nature. We will be back.

Great tour - The tour was great The guide was inspiring and à great actor The explanations were very clear and the corn to eat was extra tasty A must do in rotorua

- Daniel the Legend, Corn from Hell’s Cauldron & a Haka That Shook My Soul! If you leave New Zealand without visiting a Māori village, I’m sorry! but your holiday is basically an unfinished Netflix episode. You simply must do it. And THIS village tour? Absolute chef’s kiss. 💋 Let’s talk scenery: it’s like stepping into a fantasy movie set, except the dragons are underground, bubbling water instead of breathing fire (although after touching the steam, I’m convinced the earth does have spicy lungs). Our guide? DANIEL THE MAJESTIC. This man isn’t just a tour guide. He’s a part-time historian, full-time comedian, and part-time wizard (he summoned laughter from thin air and made time fly). His stories had us laughing, gasping, and then nodding thoughtfully like wise elders. Honestly, someone give him a Netflix special. Now for the highlight: we were offered steamed corn cooked in a literal boiling geothermal pool. Yes, CORN. Cooked by the EARTH. And let me tell you, it was juicy, steamy, and didn’t taste like it had been flavoured by rotten eggs, which was a lovely surprise because, let’s be honest, sulphur usually smells like someone lost a bet kablooee with a skunk. And THEN came the performances. The haka? Goosebumps. I think my soul briefly left my body to applaud. The songs? Beautiful. The energy? Impeccable. The vibes? Off the geothermal charts. In short: go. Bring a camera. Bring your curiosity. And bring your appetite for culture, laughter, and hot corn. 11/10 – would let Daniel adopt me into his village family any day.

A Must-Do Experience — The Guided Tour Brings Whakarewarewa to Life - I’m so glad we chose to do the guided tour — it was absolutely worth it. A big thank you to Shane at the booking office, who took the time to explain the difference between joining a tour and just wandering around on our own. Shane, you’re a real gem and a fantastic ambassador for the village. The tour was packed with fascinating insights into the village, Māori culture, and traditional beliefs. It was time very well spent. One highlight was tasting corn cooked right in one of the natural hot pools — delicious! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing both the rich history of the village and the dramatic story of the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption that buried a nearby village about 20 km away. I highly recommend the guided experience — it truly brought the place to life.

Fantastic storytelling - We had a wonderful time with Phillip. He was knowledgeable and funny. We were touched by the way he told the stories. Excellent!

Lovely visit ! - What a lovely and interesting visit! We could learn more about Maori culture and the specificities of the village. We loved it and our Maori guide was very nice and friendly!

Loved this! - Daniel was our guide and he was fantastic. He connected with everyone on the tour and was passionate about sharing the culture of the village. The tour was informative and a great way to learn and see the geothermal environment.

Must do! - Really worthwhile tour. Had an amazing tour guide - Daniel, showing us around, very engaging and very good at answering our questions. A good introduction to Māori culture.

Great! - Great experience and really informative guide. The guided tour lasted just over an hour, and then you are able to explore the village at your own pace. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Rotorua!

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow - A wonderful insight as to how life was prior to colonisation and how Maori 'invented" New Zealand's tourism and worked as the New Zealand's first Tour Guides