
View a geyser and attend a cultural event with performances
Visit Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley to find Pōhutu Geyser, mud pools, and areas of steam activity. Observe students at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute practicing weaving and carving. At the Kiwi Conservation Centre, view New Zealand’s national bird in a setting mimicking its natural nocturnal habitat. Attend a Māori cultural event and see traditional song and dance performances in a carved meeting house. Guides provide information about the heritage of the area and its cultural significance.