Rotorua off-bike activities
Explore the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village
With a traditional Maori performance to send you off on your final journey of the Volcanic Epic, you will begin your ride through the geothermal wonders and home of the iconic Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village.
To completely immerse yourself in the culture and history of Rotorua, visit the authentic Whakarewarewa Living Maōri Village before or after the final stage. Learn how the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people live in the challenging geothermal plateau where daily life includes cooking in bubbling pools and steam vents, and bathing in the refreshing therapeutic waters.
You will take in various historical landmarks and buildings, including their active Marae (meeting grounds and focal point of Maori communities), their WWII Memorial Archway, historic churches, and tapu (sacred) burial grounds.
Before or after your ride, experience the village through a guided tour, or through the geothermal walking trails experience. By understanding the rich history and culture, your ride will become even more meaningful as you pass through the legacy that is the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village.
Before or after your ride, experience the village through a guided tour, or through the geothermal walking trails experience. By understanding the rich history and culture, your ride will become even more meaningful as you pass through the legacy that is the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village.
