Whakarewarewa (The Living Maori Village) [25/02/2017] Walking trail in Whakarewarewa, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). Pohutu Geyser, meaning big splash or explosion, erupts approximately hourly to heights of up to 30 m (98 ft). After making your way to Whakarewarewa, the Living Maori Village for the guided tour and cultural show, enjoy a village welcome from your guide. Seven geysers are currently active. Ruta pel poble de Whakarewarewa (nom complet: Te Whakarewarewa Tanga O Te Ope Taua A Wahiao), també conegut com The Living Maori Village, tenint en compte que és un poble on hi viuen maoris que continuen … Whakarewarewa has some 500 pools, most of which are alkaline chloride hot springs, and at least 65 geyser vents, each with their own name. Seven geysers are currently active. Rotorua was built in the early 1880s by the government, as a town for tourists visiting the ‘hot lakes’. Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Māori have lived here ever since, taking full advantage of the geothermal activity in the valley for heating and cooking. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 24 Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village tours on Tripadvisor Rotorua is unusual among New Zealand cities in being neither a port nor originally a farm service centre. Pohutu Geyser, meaning big splash or explosion, erupts approximately hourly to heights of up to 30 m. We recommend booking Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Whakarewarewa has some 500 pools, most of which are alkaline chloride hot springs, and at least 65 geyser vents, each with their own name.Seven geysers are currently active. Whakarewarewa is the shortened name for the thermal village of Te Whakarewarewatanga O Te Ope Taua A Wahiao and means “The uprising of the war armies of Wahiao”.The village is located near Rotorua on the North Island of New Zealand: 86% of the Māori population lives on the North Island. Whakarewarewa has some 500 pools, most of which are alkaline chloride hot springs, and at least 65 geyser vents, each with their own name. After making your way to Whakarewarewa, the Living Maori Village for the guided tour and cultural show, enjoy a village welcome from your guide.