Experience Te Puia

Our most popular night experience.

An evening of culture, kai and connection!

Te Pō Combo begins at 4pm with a fully guided tour of our valley, followed by a buffet dinner and cultural performance—each element designed to deepen your connection to our historic geothermal valley and immerse you in Māori culture.

Explore the stunning landscape of native bush, geysers, and mud pools, and feel the natural power of Pōhutu Geyser—the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere! Your guided journey takes you through the geothermal valley, where you’ll also visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Savour a delicious buffet at our Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, which overlooks a geothermal wonderland. Enjoy freshly-sourced produce, traditionally cooked meats and vegetables, kai moana (seafood), and a selection of sweet desserts.

Be captivated by a cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. The performance includes a pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (chant), poi, and haka.

Wrap up the evening with a stroll back into the geothermal landscape while sipping on hot chocolate.

Experience a night that will enlighten you - see, hear and taste Māori culture.

This experience lasts approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes and is suitable for all ages.

Winter special on now - Te Pō Combo + Free guided tour
Was: Adult $279, Child $174
Now: Adult $195, Child $135

Valid until 28th September 2025

This experience is only available during our summer trading hours, with bookings open from 29th September 2025.

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, along winding geothermal sinter paths and into the heart of the mysterious geothermal valley. Your journey includes the Kiwi Conservation Centre, the sacred Rotowhio marae grounds, and the renowned New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Finish your tour with a captivating cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui-a-Rua. It will include a pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (traditional chant), poi and haka. This exclusive guided tour is limited to 20 participants and departs twice daily at 10:15am and 1:30pm.

See the valley like never before, with paths, geysers and landscapes illuminated in a spectrum of light. Journey from the depths of darkness into the world of light as Mārama amplifies the beauty of our geothermal wonderland.

This hosted, carefully curated night-time walking experience blends storytelling, artistry and sound. The music of local artist Maisey Rika weaves throughout, guiding you from the festival-like entrance, past interactive artworks, and into the valley where ten unique scenes are brought to life in light.

Pause at the Terrace to enjoy a sweet treat or drink (available for purchase) while taking in views of the magnificent Pōhutu Geyser. The trail concludes with a farewell beneath the glow of Mārama (the moon), as you pass through the traditional setting of Pikirangi Village.

Allow around 60 minutes to explore this 1.5km track at your own pace. Please note: some visual effects may be intense and could cause discomfort for guests with light sensitivity or motion sickness. Comfortable footwear is recommended. Due to unpaved paths, this experience is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams.

Operating hours: Wednesday to Sunday, with gates open for four hours each evening. Final entry is one hour before closing.