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New Zealand's 15 most popular spa & hot springs tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Hell’s Gate in Rotorua pairs a geothermal walk with a mud bath and sulphur spa. Relax, soak, and see active thermal wonders in 3 hours.
“The hot pools were great and we loved the mud pool. It was a great experience”
Rotorua’s Hells Gate mud and sulphur spa pairs a 20-minute geothermal mud bath with warm sulphur pools and a cool plunge.
“Wow! We loved our experience! We were able to rent swimsuits and towels (we didn't want to ruin our own), which I highly recommend. The staff was friendly and helpful and showed us around and gave recommendations. We were given our own mud bath. That was a delightful experience. My skin was so soft afterwards.…”
Adults-only Pavilion Pools in Rotorua: seven geothermal mineral baths, a deep stand-up pool, reflexology walk, and lake views.
“It was fabulous! A cold plunge pool would be a great addition but very relaxing. We highly recommend it.”
Deluxe Lake Spa at Polynesian Spa in Rotorua: five mineral hot pools, cold plunge, heated recliners, and lake views for about $47.
“The serenity and the luxurious feeling of the water are amazing”
Polynesian Spa Deluxe Lake tickets in Rotorua: mineral hot pools with lake views, recliners, lounge, and easy day-entry for all ages.
“There were some warm pools and a cold pool overlooking a stinky lake. The spa itself felt like a YMCA. It entertained us for an hour, but I wouldn’t do it again.”
Slip into 22 outdoor thermal pools in Hanmer Springs, with waterslides, a kids area, and all-day single entry for one set price.
“The big slides was sou fun! But in the afternoon too much children from school... Lunch was OK. It was so relaxing in thermal pool... Parents and children like it.”
Relax in Polynesian Spa Rotorua Pavilion (12+) hot pools with acidic and alkaline mineral waters, lake views, and self-paced soaking.
“Very nice facility overall. Very clean and beautiful atmosphere. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to soak in some relaxation and experience one of the natural wonders of the world.”
A 2-hour Māori-led spa journey in Rotorua: geothermal mud, hot-and-cold pools, saunas, steam, lake views, and a calm cultural walk.
“Wow! What an amazing experience! Staff were friendly, helpful and genuinely interested! Facilities were perfect. The perfect place to visit to relax and recharge! Amazing!.”
Paddle Lake Rotoiti at dusk, soak in natural hot pools, spot glowworms and koura in boat-only caves, then enjoy a BBQ.
“Wonderful time on our kayaking trip! The equipment was all in excellent condition and the meal was delicious too!”
A 2-hour Māori wellness spa on Lake Rotorua with geothermal pools, mud, fire and ice, and guided blessings for calm reset.
“A heartfelt thank you to the entire team for creating such a wonderful atmosphere, with special appreciation to Athena, who consistently goes the extra mile to make every guest’s experience exceptional. Definitely worth a visit if you’re visiting Rotorua”
A small-group day trip from Auckland to Rotorua for a Māori village performance and geothermal hot pools at Polynesian Spa.
“Excellent tour! We enjoyed the village and the geothermal area and the spa was so relaxing at the end of the day. Huzefa was a great guide, he is very informative and knowledgeable. He contacted us before the tour to discuss logistics, and community was always great!”
Auckland to Rotorua Māori village and Polynesian Spa: Whakarewarewa culture, geothermal steam, silica photo stops, and Deluxe Lake hot pools.
“The Māori village and Spa experiences were very good but a three hour trip from Auckland to do three hours of activities followed by a three hour return was grueling”
Cruise-day trip from Tauranga to Hell’s Gate: self-guided geothermal walk, mud baths, sulphur spa pools, Māori carving, and return transport.
“Mud baths were very relaxing. The carving activity was interesting. Overall this excursion was worth the time.”
Auckland to Rotorua in 12 hours: Wai-O-Tapu geothermal gardens, Polynesian Spa soak, and CBD pickup.
“We weren’t sure how jet lagged we would be so decided this tour would be a great way to relax and see some of the North Island while traveling to Rotorua. We had a couple of quick stops on the way for food and bathroom breaks then arRead more”
Auckland to Rotorua small-group day trip: Wai-O-Tapu geothermal sites, Polynesian Spa mineral pools, plus lake sightseeing and hotel transfers.
“Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re really happy to hear you had fun — that’s exactly what we love to hear. Hope to see you again on another adventure soon!”
