New Zealand · Rotorua & Taupō
Te Puia y géiser Pōhutu
Watch the Southern Hemisphere's largest active geyser erupt up to 30 metres into the air.
About Te Puia & Pōhutu Geyser
Te Puia sits inside the Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and is home to Pōhutu — the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, which erupts up to 20 times a day, reaching heights of 30 metres.
Beyond the geyser, the site is also home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where master carvers and weavers train the next generation. It is one of the few places on earth where you can watch this living tradition first-hand.
While You're There
What to See & Do
- Pōhutu Geyser erupting up to 30m high
- Steaming silica terraces and bubbling mud pools
- Master carvers at work in the Wood Carving School
- Weaving demonstrations in the Weaving School
- Resident kiwi at the National Kiwi Hatchery
How We Can Arrange It
We'll Take Care of the Details
As your booking agent, Mercury Pacific can include Te Puia & Pōhutu Geyser in your tailored itinerary. Here's what we'll handle and advise on so you can simply enjoy the experience:
Geyser eruptions are unpredictable — allow at least 2 hours
Evening cultural performances and hāngī available on-site
Wear closed shoes — terrain is uneven
Every detail — bookings, timings and transfers — is arranged for you as part of your Mercury Pacific tour.
When to Visit
Year-round — geothermal activity is spectacular in any season.
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