Whakarewarewa Maori Village Tour & Hangi Lunch from Tauranga

Explore Māori culture on a guided shore excursion by van from Tauranga, with an English-speaking guide connecting you to village life and cultural traditions.

• Taste a geothermal hangi lunch, with morning tea and local treats also provided

Itinerary

1. Meet at 1 The Mall at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, or 11:00.
2. Ride by van for 10 minutes, passing Mauao, Mount Maunganui.
3. Continue by van for 25 minutes, passing Seeka Ltd.
4. Travel by van for 45 minutes to Ngapuna – The Trading Post for a 5-minute guided visit. Entry is free.
5. Ride by van for 5 minutes to Whakarewarewa – The Living Maori Village. Spend 2 hours exploring on a guided tour and watching a live Kapa Haka concert, with admission included.
6. Take part in a 30-minute traditional costume experience at Pakete Whero Photography. Admission is included.
7. Enjoy a 45-minute lunch at Waiariki Tours, with fusion and vegetarian options.
8. Travel by van for 5 minutes to Ohinemutu for a 15-minute guided visit. Entry is free.
9. Continue by van for 5 minutes to Tarewa Village / Kuirau Park for a 5-minute guided visit. Entry is free.
10. Ride by van for 1 hour to Tauranga's central business district for a 30-minute visit. Entry is free.
11. Travel by van for 10 minutes back to 1 The Mall. Return times are 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, or 19:00.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide and driver
• Round-trip van transport
• Lunch, snacks and drinks
• Admission to Whakarewarewa, a guided village tour and Kapa Haka concert
• Professional cultural photoshoot and traditional costume experience

Important details

• Children aged 0–16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children aged 0–2 join free.
• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing. This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility.
• This activity is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Extra fees are excluded from the listed price; the source does not specify their purpose or amount.
• Child seats are available on request for children aged 0–5 or under 110 cm. One seat is free; additional seats carry a surcharge not included in the listed price. The surcharge amount is not specified.
• Keep luggage within the van's capacity. Travel may be refused without a refund if your luggage exceeds capacity.