Geothermal Discovery Combos with Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village
- Steam & Stories: Adult: $94.95
- Steam & Stories: Youth (12-15 years): $69.95
- Soak & Stroll: Adult: $77.95
- Soak & Stroll: Child (5-15 years): $37.95
- Soak & Stroll: Child (under 5): $0
- Connect & Immerse: Adult: $139.95
- Connect & Immerse: Child (5-15 years): $106.95
- Connect & Immerse: Child (2-5 years): $71.95
- Connect & Immerse: Child (under 2): $0
Three unique experiences that begin in a living geothermal valley at Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village and finish in warm mineral waters at Polynesian Spa.
Walk the land. Hear its stories. Immerse in its warmth. Choose the journey that suits the way you want to connect.
CONNECT & IMMERSE: Whakarewarewa Geothermal Trails + Deluxe Lake Spa
Connect with the natural heart of Rotorua on this nature-rich geothermal experience. Begin on the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Trails, a tour through untouched geothermal terrain. Explore steaming lakes, bubbling mud pools, mineral-rich formations and regenerating bushland while learning how geothermal landscapes form and evolve. This guided experience focuses on geology, ecology and natural history, offering a deeper understanding of the forces that shape the region.
After exploring the land, immerse yourself in the Deluxe Lake Spa for a peaceful lakeside soak. Set on historic spa grounds shaped by the Priest and Rachel Springs, the experience now blends heritage with warm mineral waters and serene views for a restorative finish. You explore the natural geothermal landscape. Then you immerse yourself in water warmed by the same earth.
STEAM & STORIES: Guided Village Tour + Pavilion Pools
Steam & Stories blends cultural insight with peaceful relaxation. Begin with a guided tour through Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village, where geothermal activity is part of everyday life. View cooking pools, steam vents and bathing spots while hearing stories passed down through generations.
After the tour, unwind in the historic Pavilion Pools at Polynesian Spa. This adults-only area sits near the site of the original Pavilion Bath House and reflects Rotorua’s earliest spa traditions. Warm mineral waters from the Priest and Rachel Springs provide a quiet, soothing place to reflect on the stories shared in the village. You learn how geothermal forces shape daily life. Then you relax in water shaped by that same natural energy.
SOAK & STROLL: Guided Village Tour + Family Pools
A relaxed and welcoming geothermal experience for all ages. Begin with the Guided Village Tour at Whakarewarewa, discovering geothermal features, historic spaces and community traditions.
Continue the journey at Polynesian Spa’s Family Pools. These warm mineral pools sit within historic spa grounds and offer a comfortable space where parents, grandparents and children can enjoy the experience together. It is an easy, gentle way to connect with Rotorua’s geothermal landscape and its long tradition of shared soaking. You stroll through a living geothermal community. Then you enjoy the warmth that generations before you have sought.
