# Whakarewarewa

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Attraction

Whakarewarewa is a living Māori village on a geothermal plateau in Rotorua, home to the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao community, who have hosted visitors for over 200 years. Visits include guided village tours covering tribal history and daily life, self-guided geothermal walking trails past hot pools and mud, and cultural performances. Advance booking is recommended, and separate tickets cover guided and self-guided options.

## Things to do at Whakarewarewa

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## Tours and tickets for Whakarewarewa

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## How to get there

The village is on Tryon Street, about a 5-minute drive or a 20 to 30 minute walk south of central Rotorua. On-site parking is available for visitors arriving by car, and several Rotorua tour operators include the village on shuttle itineraries alongside other geothermal sites. Independent access by car, taxi or on foot is straightforward, and the site is open daily from 8.30am to 4pm except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Approximate location: -38.16046, 176.25671

## Hotels near Whakarewarewa

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## Quick answers

**What is included in a visit to Whakarewarewa?**

Options include guided village tours covering tribal history and daily life, self-guided geothermal walking trails, and cultural performances of traditional song and dance, with combo packages available.

**How far is Whakarewarewa from central Rotorua?**

The village is on Tryon Street, about a 5-minute drive or a 20 to 30 minute walk from Rotorua town centre, with on-site parking for visitors arriving by car.

![Carved wooden buildings on a geothermal plateau with steam rising from nearby hot pools.](https://cdn.godosomething.fun/media/site__place-new-zealand-rotorua--whakarewarewa.webp)
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