Title: Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute in Whakarewarewa | Expedia.co.uk [Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Puia-New-Zealand-Maori-Arts-And-Crafts-Institute-Hotels.0-l6126698-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Whakarewarewa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whakarewarewa.d553248635926198461.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Whakarewarewa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Whakarewarewa.d553248635926198461.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Te-Puia-New-Zealand-Maori-Arts-And-Crafts-Institute.d6126698.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whakarewarewa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakarewarewa.d553248635926198461.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute ![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126698/98546993-394a-4a56-9099-8799f9b86ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126698/98546993-394a-4a56-9099-8799f9b86ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126698/2807b7a3-5f3b-49d2-9b1c-48d8f64519e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126698/cd0b3098-99a0-4915-b8fa-d04bb15bdb8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute which includes food](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126698/d35922f7-bf18-490d-9a67-f8bf6fe1fb21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Activities --- --- #### Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture. The Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute is dedicated to preserving Maori culture. Watch expert carvers and weavers produce sublime statues and garments. Listen to stories about why these arts are so precious to the country’s tribes and survey an array of exquisite handmade products. Established in 1926, the institute aims to ensure the survival of ancient Maori traditions. Since its opening, generations of students have been taught a wide variety of practices here, from weaving to stone and bone carving. Of all the great arts associated with this nation, wood carving is certainly one of the best-known. What is less well-known, however, is that until the 19th century, carving was used as a means of communication to document important events, almost like a written language. Follow a guide around the school inspecting the intricate shapes and carved patterns that are used to decorate not only gifts and tribal statues but also small buildings. The school also teaches students the craft of carving stone, bone and New Zealand greenstone. Discover how students here use metal and resin castings to form tools and pretty sculptures. Meet talented artisans at the national weaving school and talk to them about their work. Chat with weavers as they extract fine flax fibre and weave it into stunning garments and baskets. Try some simple weaving techniques yourself and learn about the significance of these weaved products for the Maori community. The brittle plant fibres were turned into clothes that would protect their wearers from the cold winters. Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute is about 10 minutes south of Rotorua by car. The institute is open all week with guided tours available throughout the day. 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available £51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaituna-river-and-tutea-falls-whitewater-rafting.a4530671.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ![Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/736098/308132e2-d8e1-4492-beff-801fe2c705fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua 30m 4/10 1 review Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/katoa-jet-boat-tour-on-lake-rotorua.a736098.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ![Glow Worm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/739454/70a1c9b4-ee75-47a0-aa9e-7954232838c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glow Worm Kayak Tour 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-glow-worm-kayaking-tour.a739454.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ![Lake Rotoiti & Hot Pools Guided Kayak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5081938/39a65c6b-553b-4748-b4db-0c4d7d7eb914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Rotoiti & Hot Pools Guided Kayak 4h 30m Free cancellation available £79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-rotoiti-hot-pools-guided-kayak.a5081938.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. 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Tarawera Guided Hike Combo 9h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £149 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-kaituna-rafting-mt-tarawera-hiking-combo.a4579385.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ![Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4772525/e6fe0e26-a62d-4126-a9ed-4289652c6091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue 6h 30m Free cancellation available £97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hot-pools-kayak-evening-barbecue.a4772525.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ![Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4438117/bf45d511-ba3c-4a0c-af56-b5c337a80bd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools 2h 30m Free cancellation available £79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/katoa-jet-boat-lake-rotoiti-hot-pools.a4438117.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4961054/d5360e72-c1e1-46b6-873c-125cef2c38b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes' 1h 45m Free cancellation available £1,018 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volcanic-helicopter-tour-in-white-island-and-mount-tarawera.a4961054.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ![Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2321622/7bca58a0-ff41-4be0-89bc-3bd4c9b825e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing 3h Free cancellation available £688 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-orakei-korako-thermal-explorer-dual-landing.a2321622.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ![Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396530/cfcdcf08-1853-4684-aa79-da1032e17fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer 2h 15m Free cancellation available £353 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-orakei-korako-thermal-explorer.a1396530.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ![From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751487/2effd693-343e-47d1-a32b-1d183bf68f97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui 1h 30m Free cancellation available £237 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/null.a4751487.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ![Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395617/fd39db89-4170-4446-b1a9-11fc1db46ef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing 40m Free cancellation available £298 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-tarawera-helicopter-tour-with-volcano-landing.a1395617.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ![Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396536/788ecd66-0836-4788-b4ed-d36dcf9051e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter 1h Free cancellation available £468 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-volcanic-adventure-by-helicopter.a1396536.activity-details?&rid=6126698&location=Te+Puia+New+Zealand+Maori+Arts+and+Crafts+Institute&swp=off) ### Popular places to visit ![Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve which includes a church or cathedral and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108102/81c965c8-5515-4ba3-bd98-cb69f1c58e6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakarewarewa-Thermal-Reserve-Whakarewarewa.d6108102.Attraction) ![Amazing sight, the hot springs in this traditional Maori village. Very smelly!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/bc2eb169-4914-4622-a226-4cdc9acf1768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village 4.5/5(18 reviews) You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakarewarewa-The-Living-Maori-Village-Rotorua.d553248621532610766.Attraction) ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest showing forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/b7db01ba-feb9-4b2c-b691-1aa1261f7c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest 5/5(21 reviews) Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Attraction) ![Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/3fdedc2c-cbab-4061-ab5c-3f9f8a29a73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polynesian Spa 5/5(8 reviews) Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Attraction) ![This show was awesome! After the initiation you are welcomed into the village and go threw different stations learning about the culture and then you get a performance show and dinner. Definitely recommend and reservations book way out, so book early! And tip: ask for Mark to be your driver... Seriously I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/db969533-3267-4563-b042-8d58fe787fa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tamaki Maori Village 4.5/5(17 reviews) You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tamaki-Maori-Village-Rotorua.d6219581.Attraction) ![Government Gardens showing a garden and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108084/ac5e2227-b547-4d91-9de2-2465180fc430.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Government Gardens 5/5(1 review) Admire pretty roses and exquisite sculptures, relax at luxurious spas and discover the region’s remarkable history. 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