New Zealand
Rotorua & Taupō
Geothermal wonders and the heart of Māori culture
About Rotorua & Taupō
Rotorua sits on a volcanic plateau where the earth quite literally breathes. Steam rises through city streets, hot pools bubble in suburban parks, and geysers erupt in vibrant geothermal valleys.
It is also the cultural heartland of the Māori people. Few places in the world offer such an intimate window into living indigenous culture — from marae visits to traditional hāngī feasts cooked in the earth.
Signature experiences
- Traditional Māori cultural evening with hāngī dinner
- Polynesian Spa thermal bathing on the lake edge
- Whakarewarewa living Māori village tour
- Huka Falls jet boat ride
- Mountain biking the Whakarewarewa Forest
When to visit
Year-round destination — geothermal attractions are spectacular in any season; summer (December–March) is warmest.
Highlights
What your group will see
Te Puia & Pōhutu Geyser
Watch the Southern Hemisphere's largest active geyser erupt up to 30 metres into the air.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Champagne Pool, Devil's Bath and Lady Knox Geyser — a riot of geothermal colour.
Tamaki Māori Village
Authentic evening experience with welcome ceremony, cultural performance and traditional hāngī.
Lake Taupō
New Zealand's largest lake (the caldera of a super-volcano) — Huka Falls, fishing, sailing and the Tongariro Crossing nearby.
Include Rotorua & Taupō in your tour
Every day here is planned with Glatt Kosher catering, supervision and accommodation confirmed in advance.