Tuku Iho Trail

Tuku Iho Trail

Premium Guided Experience – 2h 45m Embark on a unique journey into the hidden corners of our geothermal valley. Discover how ancestors harnessed mineral-rich pools for cooking and bathing, and taste sweetcorn prepared in an ancient ngāwhā while listening to the legendary tale of Hatupatu and Kurungaituku. Enjoy a scenic walk through native bush and geothermal landscapes, requiring a moderate level of fitness, as you explore winding sinter paths, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, the sacred Rotowhio marae grounds, and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. Your experience concludes in Te Aronui a Rua, our beautifully carved meeting house, where you will be immersed in a cultural performance featuring pōhiri, waiata, mōteatea, poi, and the powerful haka.

From

NZ$150.00

Per Person

2 Hours 45 Mins

Highlights

  • Premium guided journey – Discover hidden geothermal areas, trails, and Māori cultural sites.

  • Geothermal traditions – Taste food from a boiling ngāwhā and hear Hatupatu’s legendary tale.

  • Cultural performance – Experience pōhiri, waiata, mōteatea, poi, and haka in a carved meeting house.

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Full Description

Embark on a 2 hour 45 minute premium experience that takes you to hidden areas of our valley. Discover how our ancestors have utilised the mineral-rich geothermal pools for centuries, using them for both cooking and bathing.

Savour samples of sweetcorn in an ancient boiling ngāwhā (hot pool) while hearing the captivating tale of Hatupatu, a brave warrior who escaped the mythical birdwoman, Kurungaituku. This legendary escape, whispered far and wide, holds a secret known only to Hatupatu: amidst the peril, a fleeting love was born—an enchanted bond.

A moderate level of fitness is required to enjoy a scenic walk-through enchanting bushland, a...

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Entry fee

Meeting Point

Te Puia, 20 Hemo Road, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

Terms
Change booking without penalty up to 2 hours prior.

From

NZ$150.00

Per Person

2 Hours 45 Mins

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20 Hemo Road, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010

Tuku Iho Trail

Embark on a 2 hour 45 minute premium experience that takes you to hidden areas of our valley. Discover how our ancestors have utilised the mineral-rich geothermal pools for centuries, using them for both cooking and bathing.

Savour samples of sweetcorn in an ancient boiling ngāwhā (hot pool) while hearing the captivating tale of Hatupatu, a brave warrior who escaped the mythical b...Show More
Duration: 2 Hours 45 Mins
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