Package: Wai Ariki & Te Pā Tū
Wai Ariki Hotpsrings & Spa
Step into Wai Ariki, a place where Ngāti Whakaue culture, healing traditions, and warm hospitality converge. Nestled by the captivating Lake Rotorua, its name, ‘Chiefly Waters,’ reflects the majesty it holds. Owned and curated by the local iwi, you’ll discover the Wai Whakaora, a path to restoration, deeply rooted in Māori values. Experience a world of uniqueness that transcends borders and touches hearts.
Te Pā Tū
Te Pā Tū presents seasonal culture and kai (cuisine) events – sharing Māori history, traditions, and future aspirations across 3.5 hours of celebration and feasting. Our experiences align with the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar).
Kai horotai (morsels) welcome guests with seasonal favourites and kawakawa tea. Within the forest-formed amphitheatre attention shifts to stories relayed through haka, song, and drama, before manuhiri (guests) settle in for a three-course feast.
North Island
Central North Island
Volcanic Air
Te Pā Tū
Waiotapu
Rapids Jet
Chris Jolly Outdoors
Kohutapu Lodge & Whirinaki Rainforest
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