Title: Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village in Whakarewarewa | Expedia.co.uk [Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakarewarewa-The-Living-Maori-Village-Hotels.0-l553248621532610766-0.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)[Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whakarewarewa-The-Living-Maori-Village.d553248621532610766.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whakarewarewa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakarewarewa.d553248635926198461.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Traditional Maori Meeting House.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/db6beba1-256a-4d08-b9b1-ff86b7f5572f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whakarewarewa is a geothermal area in Rotorua. Try local chicken pie cooked in village's steambox!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/cca45740-aa4a-4a6d-b96f-a8f4601914e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Love this place, is a must go in Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/c74d1b2d-7bfa-43eb-8bd7-ba2e2dd97c36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village Activities Reviews --- --- ## Reviews of Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village 4.6 Top destination 5 - Excellent 15 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 1 1 - Terrible 1 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller The only one actually lived in and run by Maoris and well worth a visit. Do the walks too as they don’t take as lng as suggested. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller A must place to go ### 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) ![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=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Puia-New-Zealand-Maori-Arts-And-Crafts-Institute-Whakarewarewa.d6126698.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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