Hāngī Lunch Buffet

Our most popular night experience.

An evening of culture, kai and connection!

Te Pō Combo begins at 4pm with a fully guided tour of our valley, followed by a buffet dinner and cultural performance—each element designed to deepen your connection to our historic geothermal valley and immerse you in Māori culture.

Explore the stunning landscape of native bush, geysers, and mud pools, and feel the natural power of Pōhutu Geyser—the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere! Your guided journey takes you through the geothermal valley, where you’ll also visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Savour a delicious buffet at our Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, which overlooks a geothermal wonderland. Enjoy freshly-sourced produce, traditionally cooked meats and vegetables, kai moana (seafood), and a selection of sweet desserts.

Be captivated by a cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. The performance includes a pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (chant), poi, and haka.

Wrap up the evening with a stroll back into the geothermal landscape while sipping on hot chocolate.

Experience a night that will enlighten you - see, hear and taste Māori culture.

This experience lasts approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes and is suitable for all ages.

A two-hour guided night-time experience through our geothermal valley under the night skies.

When darkness falls the true love story of Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland comes to life.

Until now, the magic hidden within Te Puia has remained a secret that only Mother Nature has truly been exposed to. For the first time, the geothermal valley is revealed under night skies, providing a multi-sensory experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world.

Walk through our valley and see geysers Pōhutu and Waikite illuminated by lights. Visit the ngāwhā (hot pool) and learn about traditional Māori cooking techniques.

With steam cascading through the valley, your kaiārahi (guide) will share their Māori traditions, heritage, and ancestral stories, offering unique insights into our rich culture.

Geyser By Night begins at 7:45pm and concludes at approx. 10pm. Please allow two hours for this experience.

Please note: The Geyser By Night experience is only available Thursday - Sunday. Walking shoes and a moderate-medium level of fitness are needed and can be subject to the weather. Recommended age of 8+ and must be able to do a late night walk.

Our most popular day experience.

Rotorua’s world-class guided experience and cultural performance.

This exhilarating combo extends on from our Te Rā experience by adding a captivating cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It will include a pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (traditional chant), poi and haka.

The Te Rā guided experience features a 90-minute walk through our geothermal valley, where you’ll visit the Pōhutu Geyser, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Along the way, our knowledgeable guides will share their Māori traditions, heritage, and ancestral stories, offering unique insights into our rich culture.