🇳🇿 The Living Māori Village 📍Roturua

Māori villages in New Zealand are culturally significant sites where visitors can experience the rich heritage and traditions of the Māori people, the indigenous Polynesian inhabitants of New Zealand. Whakarewarewa, located in Rotorua, North Island, is one of the most famous Māori villages, known for its geothermal activity, including geysers, hot springs, and mud pools. Whakarewarewa offers guided tours, cultural performances, and traditional hangi meals cooked using geothermal steam. It is home to the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people, who have lived in the area for over 700 years. Unlike other tourist attractions, Whakarewarewa is a living village where people still reside and maintain their traditional lifestyle. This gives visitors an authentic experience of how the Māori community lives in harmony with their environment. One of the highlights of the visit is the cultural performance which includes songs, dances, and the famous haka, provide insight into Māori customs and traditions. #folkactivities #100waysoftravel #newzealand #rotorua #maori #whakarewarewa #geothermal #kapahaka #haka #tripblazers