


Everything you need to know about Kahukiwi Experiences
Rotorua Lakeside Retreat stands out with panoramic Lake Rotorua vistas and direct access to Kahukiwi Experiences. This boutique lodge offers exclusive Hāngī earth oven feasts and guided Māori storytelling walks led by local iwi members. Each room features a private deck overlooking the native wetlands, ideal for sunrise views during seasonal cultural ceremonies. Reserve your stay through HopeGoo to unlock complimentary entry to the on-site Whakapapa Heritage Garden
Te Pōrere Eco Lodge is a 6-minute walk from Kahukiwi Experiences, nestled within a protected geothermal forest. The lodge operates on solar power and uses rainwater harvesting systems, while its rooms feature volcanic mineral clay walls for natural climate control. Guests enjoy daily forest mindfulness sessions and night sky navigation tours under expert Māori guides. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants priority access to the private Whakapapa Trail Network and a complimentary **geothermal wellness kit
Stay at Kauri Grove Hideaway, just a 10-minute walk from Kahukiwi Experiences, featuring a private pōwhiri purification space before activities. Begin with a morning geothermal exploration tour, followed by a native plant medicine workshop and an afternoon oral history lecture with elder storytellers. The hotel provides off-road shuttle transport to all sites and serves authentic Hāngī slow-roasted meals using foraged ingredients. HopeGoo through HopeGoo includes a free cultural keepsake craft kit and access to the exclusive **Tūrangawaewa Heritage Trail
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