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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.
“Excellent venue. We did not have a guide and really enjoyed our own tour. We all loved the mud pool and the mineral spa. Cafe staff were very welcoming. Definitely recommend. We were of the older generation. It was a great day.”
Rotorua’s Hells Gate mud and sulphur spa pairs a 20-minute geothermal mud bath with warm sulphur pools and a cool plunge.
“The mud bath was so relaxing! I then went to the hot pools and kicked back for a bit. Ended the morning with a cold plunge and that was truly invigorating! would recommend”
Adults-only Pavilion Pools in Rotorua: seven geothermal mineral baths, a deep stand-up pool, reflexology walk, and lake views.
“Fun evening, good option after all day of traveling”
Deluxe Lake Spa at Polynesian Spa in Rotorua: five mineral hot pools, cold plunge, heated recliners, and lake views for about $47.
“Was a relaxing experience. Fairly expensive for what you get. But it was our honeymoon and I guess we didn’t mind. Good facilities though.”
Polynesian Spa Deluxe Lake tickets in Rotorua: mineral hot pools with lake views, recliners, lounge, and easy day-entry for all ages.
“Very nice facility with numerous relaxing pools and great views. Clean and sufficient locker rooms. Recommended if you need some relaxation.”
Slip into 22 outdoor thermal pools in Hanmer Springs, with waterslides, a kids area, and all-day single entry for one set price.
“Although it was rainy and chilly, the water was warm, so it was enjoyable to play with the kids. The lazy river, however, felt a bit cold. The lockers are reasonably priced, but they are on the smaller side, which is something to keep in mind. On thRead more”
Relax in Polynesian Spa Rotorua Pavilion (12+) hot pools with acidic and alkaline mineral waters, lake views, and self-paced soaking.
“Great affordable hot spa experience. Hired towels (2 for $9.95). Didn’t need a locker as sections to leave belongings in containers-seemed pretty safe.”
A 2-hour Māori-led spa journey in Rotorua: geothermal mud, hot-and-cold pools, saunas, steam, lake views, and a calm cultural walk.
“Amazing and relaxing two hours with clean facilities, friendly staff, and a peaceful environment. Quality facilities.”
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 small-group day trip from Auckland to Rotorua for a Māori village performance and geothermal hot pools at Polynesian Spa.
“Huzefa and John are really professionnal and interesting. Everything was perfect”
A 2-hour Māori wellness spa on Lake Rotorua with geothermal pools, mud, fire and ice, and guided blessings for calm reset.
“C’était vraiment super , 2h c’est court tant il y a de chose à faire . Je m’attendais à un bain de boue mais il te donne un bol de boue mélangé avec du miel . En vrai l’activité est top au final et le prix est vraiment correct. Je recommanderais plutôt de rester 2h…”
Auckland to Rotorua Māori village and Polynesian Spa: Whakarewarewa culture, geothermal steam, silica photo stops, and Deluxe Lake hot pools.
“Everything about this easy day trip was great. The guide worked really hard to make sure our small group members were happy and comfortable, even to the point of going out of his way to make our wishes for the spa time complete. The MāRead more”
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.
“This was a great day visit to Rotorua! It’s an early start, but totally worth it. Along the drive you’ll see the beautiful countryside and when you arrive in Rotorua, it’s lovely. We got to make a pitstop in the Rose Gardens before we went to Read more”
Auckland to Rotorua small-group day trip: Wai-O-Tapu geothermal sites, Polynesian Spa mineral pools, plus lake sightseeing and hotel transfers.
“We had an amazing day! The van was comfortable, clean, tidy, and we were offered granola bars, water, and umbrellas. We had just the right number of stops on the way to Rotorua. Matt was friendly and gave us an informative and funny tour, and ensured we never waited longer than necessary at any one…”
