Mokoia Island Wai Ora Experiences Rotorua

It is a privilege to welcome you to the sacred Island of our Te Arawa people, Mokoia Island. This mysterious Island, in the heart of Lake Rotorua is steeped in cultural history. It is an iconic Rotorua landmark dating back to 1350 AD. Learn about Mokoia’s tribal history and the epic journey to this special place!

Mokoia Island, Wai Ora Experiences, offers a series of unique visitor experiences including guided tours, bird watching and indigenous food tasting.

Take a boat cruise to the Island and experience the warmth of Maori culture and a traditional welcome. Take a native bush walk and learn about the native flora and fauna. Enjoy a hot soak in Hinemoa’s Pool and learn about Maori legends like the famous love story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, New Zealand’s own Romeo and Juliet.

Activity Options

Ultimate Island Experience

• Cruise in comfort on Rotorua’s newest luxury passenger fast cat the "WAI ORA."
• Experience a guided tour and the warmth of the Maori People of Te Arawa
• See and learn about the flora and fauna of New Zealand’s largest inland Island Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the Kiwi, Saddleback and Weka
• Be amazed at the knowledge of the Maori about their environment – indigenous food sources, healing herbs and utility resources
• Soak and sooth the feet in Hinemoa’s hot pool, while hearing the legend of New Zealand’s famous ‘Forbidden Love Story’, Maori’s own ‘Romeo and Juliet’

WaiRua Rotorua

• Combine the ‘Ultimate Island Experience’ (all of the above) with..
• Free transport from Rotorua City (return) to Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa, plus…
• Enjoy a geothermal steamed hangi lunch, including dessert at Hells Gate Geothermal Reserve
• A geothermal walk around Rotorua’s most active geothermal reserve with steaming fumeroles, hot waterfall, mud volcano and mud pools of Hells Gate
• Interactive cultural activities including wood carving, Maori costume dress up, flax weaving and Ta Moko face painting
• New Zealand’s cultural spa experience using the legendary, healing mud and sulphurous waters that have been likened to …”playing in silk”

Departures

• The Ultimate island Experience 9:30am or 2 pm
• WaiRua Rotorua 9:30am

Duration

• The Ultimate Island Experience 2.5 hours
• WaiRua Rotorua 6.5 hours

Other Information

• Bookings are essential
• Check-In 15 minutes prior to departure
• Minimum 2 passengers for all tours
• Cruise subject to weather conditions and bookings

Location

Situated at the Volcanic Air Safaris Office, Rotorua Lakefront.