Geothermal Valley Te Puia

Superb tourist attraction - the best in Rotorua. Amazing to see all the geothermal wonders there. The ride in the little minibus was great, we quickly became friends with the driver & every time he drove past we would say hi! Truly amazing and highly recommended.

This is such a great place to visit. We did the tour with a performance and dinner followed by a visit to the geysers. I highly recommend it for everyone. The people love their culture. For the show they wear full cultural regalia. The dining experience was excellent. I really enjoyed the roast pork and chicken. A beautiful culture indeed.

Lovely to see the work that has been to create this spectacular tourist spot. I last visited 30 years ago and it is hugely improved

Absolutely loved it. Maori cultural experience well worth a visit. With added value of tallest geysers in southern hemisphere.

Truly beautiful! From the grand geyser to the boiling mud pools and cultural activities.There's a free your included which does only one part of the valley. Do walk the other loop which is longer but most interesting.Fortunately the kiwi are not visible in their enclosure, only on the night view camera.

Nice place to watch some geysers, and to learn more about kiwi birds. You’re required to have a guided tour when visiting this place so we booked a 9am tour the night before ($75/adult).The tour itself was informative. The sights were great. But just a few things that can be improved on.1) There was a heavy drizzle during the tour. We had jackets with hoods but it would be more pleasant if the place provided umbrellas (like during our Hobbiton Tour) as some parts required us walking outdoors.2) The guide was speaking softly at the start so we struggled to hear her above the rain.3) We visited an area that displayed clothing and fibres. Again, the guide spoke softly so only those directly in front would have heard her. The people who were working there spoke louder than her and that drowned out her words at times.4) We were not told at the start of the tour that we would be allowed to walk around after (or maybe the guide mentioned it and we just couldn’t hear her) so we felt rushed to read and look at the displays. We even lingered a little to see as much as possible before we were rushed to the next location. We felt reassured at the end when the guide ended the tour by telling us we could now walk around freely. Would have been nice to be told this at the start so we’d relax.5) The kiwi bird viewing was amazing. Crowd control could have been managed better. We were told to go in single file, which is what we did, but a few of is were left outside the display area and could barely hear her. So while others stood and watched the kiwi birds and listened to the guide, we were left standing, staring at people’s backs, and struggling to hear some words. We resorted to breaking that single file and standing behind others to look through the glass.Good thing we did because the moment the guide ended her dialogue, she brought everyone to the exit without time for the people at the back to linger and watch the kiwi birds.6) Lastly, the guide spoke some farewell phrases rapidly in Māori that sounded more like a recital. Speaking slower with more gravity might have made a better impression.Still left a 4-star review as the place itself is amazing. Just a better organised tour would be good.

Absolutely amazing place! Loved so many things here. Kiwis were incredible, saw them actually have a small altercation over who would get the bugs, which was mind blowing. The geyser was awe inspiring. The terrain fascinating. The staff were so friendly and helpful. And the food was sensational! So highly recommended.

Just a fabulous sightseeing place in Rotorua, NZ. The geothermal valley, hot geysers, tikis, bubbling mud pools, traditional Māori welcoming ceremony, action packed Maori style dancing, playing instruments and singing, and conservation center created a memorable experience. Kia Ora Te Puia!

Vistors can walk along well formed paths and bridges to observe Geothermal activity nearby. There are many great photo opportunities along the walk. Also informative educational tours within the complex. Learn about the local culture. Smell the sulphur bubbling from the earth. Put it on the Bucket List.