Welcome to The Living
Thermal Village

"Te Whakarewarewatanga O Te Ope Taua A Wahiao" meaning "The uprising of the warriors (war party) of Wahiao".

Set amidst a landscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs and hot bubbling mud pools is the living thermal village of Whakarewarewa, situated in the heart of the tourist diamond of Rotorua.

Discover our unique lifestyle and traditions. Join a guided tour and witness the phenomena of mother nature and learn how we have come to live in harmony within this unique landscape and environment.

Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai - Welcome, Come In, Make Yourself At Home.