It was a good experience. Our guide gave us some history and explanations of some Māori customs. We were treated to a convivial family show of dancing along with the inevitable haka. There's a good opportunity to see lots of hot pools, mud pools etc. And for those who dare, the hāngī meal was very good.

Local guide was knowledgeable and courteous. Be amazed at how this indigenous tribe has thrived at their historic site amidst all the geothermal features. Don’t forget to taste their hangi lunch nicely smoked by geothermal energy with the sweet organic juices from the meat all nicely retained.

The tour was great. our guide, Michael, was friendly and informative. We only had a small group so if felt more personal. Highly recommended

Great experience and very educational. The guide was both knowledgeable and amusing and gave a great insight into how the Māori village worked

Tour brought us around a living maori village. Got to learnt about history of village, see geothermal activity and its use in the village. There is sweet corn cooked by the bubbling pools. The explanation on the meaning of the carvings and buildings within the village was clear.

Very educational and enjoyable! Our guide was knowledgable and the cultural performance was amazing! We highly recommend this experience!

The combination of geothermal activity and cultural history created such a unique atmosphere. Watching the geysers erupt and hearing about how the land is used by the local people was both educational and inspiring. Kerosene Creek was a hidden gem—the warm water was so soothing after walking around all day. A truly enriching and relaxing day!

This is a working thermal Maori Village with 70 residents. It’s fascinating! They cooked corn on the cob in a geyser for us to eat and we learned so much about the Maori history and culture. If we had more time, we would have done the tour that included a traditional Hangi dinner in the evening. Our fascinating guide, Daniel, shared his stories, culture, and history with us in a compelling and interesting way. Highly recommend!

A really good example of bad planning and over pricing! The natural mud and hot pools are great to see, but the city has been built far too close up to it. From every point you see houses and even a very ugly multi-story hotel. Entrance fees are ridiculous for such a gift of mother nature. If you want to see the geysers and the mud pools and hot pools, it will cost you 72 NZD. That for a short trail around gifts of mother nature. The track is not even that well maintained. Numbers on the map do not match the numbers on of the sights of the track. The entrance building where you have to buy the tickets is far over the top on luxury, while the toilets are dirty and falling apart. This is a shameful tourist trap. New Zealand, you can do better and should do!

Recommend to anyone who likes to know about Maori culture and way of life. It's amazing to see how the villagers live with their natural resources. A village with very good vibe.

This was a very informative and respectful tour. Our guide was a member of the community and was quite knowledgeable. We were pleased we did this tour. Thank you.

the guided tour was outstanding - informative and with humour and a wonderfully light touch. Highly recommend anyone in the area to do this tour - to be introduced to the depth of Maori culture

This guided tour can be really recommended, as it shows authentic life of Maori families in that village. You also get to see Hot pools and geysirs.

This is a very special experience. Guiding is a centuries old tradition passed down through generations in this Iwi. Kylie was a thoughtful and hospitable guide, who truly gave us a warm welcome into her home. You will learn how the community thrives in the geothermal conditions of the land around them, making use of the land and water to cook, bathe, and heal. The cultural performance was so amazing, I was overwhelmed with how lucky I was to experience it. I cannot reccomend this experience enough as a proper way to learn about and support Maori culture.

Worth the drive. Lovely, welcoming Maori people who have been giving tours to their village for over 100 years! Saw the geyser go off, learned a lot about Maori culture. Short hike to see more hot springs. Guide cooked corn on the cob in a spring for us to taste- yum! Nice gift shop with locally designed products. Excellent performance of traditional song/dance/haka. Can't recommend this enough! GO!