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Te Puia - Geyser by Night

Enjoy a guided geothermal walk, under the stars by torchlight, exploring our unique landscape on foot in a multi-sensory experience.

Enjoy a guided geothermal walk, under the stars by torchlight, exploring our unique landscape on foot in a multi-sensory experience.

Highlights

  • Experience Te Puia like never before!

Journey into the heart of Rotorua's geothermal wonderland as the sun sets and the true love story unfolds. Witness one of New Zealand's most spectacular geothermal wonders which includes dramatic geysers, bubbling mud, and pristine native bush - all after hours! Meet your guide at the main entrance, and begin your tour.

For the first time, Te Puia unveils its magic beneath the night sky, offering a unique experience found nowhere else in the world! Discover newly formed mud pools and hear the timeless tales of Māori myths, passed down through generations.

Grab a torchlight and explore the valley, coming across intricate carvings scattered throughout the valley, and if luck is on your side, catch the call of our Native Kiwi bird. Indulge in a traditional Māori dessert at Ngāraratuatara,an impressive cooking pool, before making your way to the grand finale of the evening.

Let the allure and might of Pōhutu, the Southern Hemisphere's largest geyser, connect your wairua (spirit) with the beauty of papatūānuku (Mother Earth).

This night adventure will showcase Te Puia in a way you've never experienced before!

Adult $95.00
Child $47.50 (5 - 15 years)

What's included

  • Includes a traditional kainga waru (GF) pudding cooked in our natural hot spring and a hot chocolate under the stars

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Hemo Road
  • Whakarewarewa
  • Rotorua 3010
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Check-in/ Start times:

    14 April - 23 September: Check-in: 6.45pm / Start: 7pm - 9pm

    24 September - 20 December: Check-in: 7.45pm / Start: 8pm - 10pm

    21 December - 13 April: Check-in: 8.45pm / Start: 9pm - 11pm

    *Operates Thursday to Sunday only


    Please Note:

    • This is a 3km personally guided night trail under the stars, through Te Puia's geothermal valley. (approx. 90-minute duration).
    • Walking shoes and a medium level of fitness are needed.
    • Recommended Ages: 8 years and older (must be able to do a late-night walk).
    • Departs from the main entrance of Te Puia


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