For over 150 years Te Arawa (local Maori) have welcomed visitors from around the world. It is a tradition called ‘manaakitanga’. Today this legacy continues through the Maori in Tourism Rotorua - your one-stop contact for personal and interactive cultural experiences.....more detail

Visit Rotorua's most active geothermal field, with a large variety of volcanic features. See steaming fumaroles, pools of boiling mud, cascading hot water and the only accessible mud volcano in a reserve. Indulge in a geothermal mud bath, sulphurous spa or experience the traditional ‘Wai Ora’ full body massage, incorporating elements of Miri Miri – traditional Maori massage techniques. ....more detail

A locally owned and operated Eco & Cultural tour company that coducts guided day and night walks of the Waipoua forest.....more detail

Immerse yourself in Maori culture when you join our family for a half day of fun and exploration. We offer a real cultural exchange where you will experience 'Manaakitanga' - the distinctive warmth and hospitality that Maori people willingly extend to visitors. ....more detail

Discover a treasured Maori tradition that spans three centuries and five generations of well-known Maori Artists. Your personally hosted art and culture experience begins with the Myths and legends of the Whanganui-a-tara (Wellington Harbour) then a private, hosted tour of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. ....more detail