An interesting walk looking at various facets of geothermal activity. However, I thought it was a little overpriced for what we saw. Lady at check-in saw us waiting to get tickets but took her time in serving us as if we were an interruption to her day.

The village experience was enlightening and guide very pleasant and the geothermal walk interesting however better signposting re direction was needed. We all felt for value for entry a little more attention to be given to upgrade the experience

A must go to for anyone visiting NZ, I always bring anyone visiting me here. A true cultural heritage experience and the villagers are so friendly and proud to share their knowledge.

The guided tour was great, tour groups aren’t too large. The guide is relaxed and friendly. The experience of eating food cooked in the pool is fantastic. The only note to make the experience better would be for the self guided trails. There is minimal information provided about the history of the pools and Navigation is a little challenging. Besides that, the tour is definitely worth your time.

Great experience for all the family from 5-75 years. Lots of information on Maori way of life and the thermal activity of the area. Topped off by the best tasting sweet corn.

It was a good experience. Our guide gave us some history and explanations of some Māori customs. We were treated to a convivial family show of dancing along with the inevitable haka. There's a good opportunity to see lots of hot pools, mud pools etc. And for those who dare, the hāngī meal was very good.

The combination of geothermal activity and cultural history created such a unique atmosphere. Watching the geysers erupt and hearing about how the land is used by the local people was both educational and inspiring. Kerosene Creek was a hidden gem—the warm water was so soothing after walking around all day. A truly enriching and relaxing day!

This is a working thermal Maori Village with 70 residents. It’s fascinating! They cooked corn on the cob in a geyser for us to eat and we learned so much about the Maori history and culture. If we had more time, we would have done the tour that included a traditional Hangi dinner in the evening. Our fascinating guide, Daniel, shared his stories, culture, and history with us in a compelling and interesting way. Highly recommend!

A really good example of bad planning and over pricing! The natural mud and hot pools are great to see, but the city has been built far too close up to it. From every point you see houses and even a very ugly multi-story hotel. Entrance fees are ridiculous for such a gift of mother nature. If you want to see the geysers and the mud pools and hot pools, it will cost you 72 NZD. That for a short trail around gifts of mother nature. The track is not even that well maintained. Numbers on the map do not match the numbers on of the sights of the track. The entrance building where you have to buy the tickets is far over the top on luxury, while the toilets are dirty and falling apart. This is a shameful tourist trap. New Zealand, you can do better and should do!

This is a very special experience. Guiding is a centuries old tradition passed down through generations in this Iwi. Kylie was a thoughtful and hospitable guide, who truly gave us a warm welcome into her home. You will learn how the community thrives in the geothermal conditions of the land around them, making use of the land and water to cook, bathe, and heal. The cultural performance was so amazing, I was overwhelmed with how lucky I was to experience it. I cannot reccomend this experience enough as a proper way to learn about and support Maori culture.

Worth the drive. Lovely, welcoming Maori people who have been giving tours to their village for over 100 years! Saw the geyser go off, learned a lot about Maori culture. Short hike to see more hot springs. Guide cooked corn on the cob in a spring for us to taste- yum! Nice gift shop with locally designed products. Excellent performance of traditional song/dance/haka. Can't recommend this enough! GO!

An excellent tour. Informative and well structured. Our Guide was authentic and delivered the information with passion and respect

This is a wonderful place to see life of the natives and the geothermal landscape. It is worth spending half a day there. The staff in the admission office were really friendly and helpful. They volunteered to solve our booking problem and even rearranging our transportation.

Excellent and informative guide for the tour. The geothermal walk is well worth the time. Finished with the cultural performance which was as good as the treaty ground

This is a very special place. First of all, this village has been doing their own tourism for over 120 years. Yet it's still a place where people really live. The guides are lovely, it's a landscape like nothing you've ever experienced before. Words fail to describe it properly, so just go.