Experience Wairakei Terraces hot pools - a geothermal wonderland with healing and curing properties and one of New Zealand's premier geothermal locations... Adults Only (14yrs +) Opening hours Friday to Wednesday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Thursday: 8:00am - 7.00 pm

Experience Wairakei Terraces hot pools - a geothermal wonderland with healing and curing properties and one of New Zealand's premier geothermal locations...

Adults Only (14yrs +)

Opening hours
Friday to Wednesday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 7.00 pm

Highlights

  • One of New Zealand's premier geothermal locations!
  • The perfect way to unwind and relax
  • Thermal waters boast a range of healing properties including detoxifying and relieving aches and pains
  • Pools are Adults Only (ages 14+)

Come and revitalize your mind, body and soul at Wairakei Terraces hot pools - A geothermal wonderland located at the heart of the North Island.

Maori have bathed in the waters of Wairakei for generations and its healing and therapeutic benefits are now receiving worldwide acclaim in the field of natural holistic therapies.

The waters, rich in silica, sulphate, magnesium, potassium and a whole host of other valuable minerals, can assist with a whole array of health ailments. Positioned underneath the silica terraces and a beautiful waterfall, the pools dazzling blue waters provide the perfect surroundings for the ultimate in rest and relaxation.

Let life's daily stresses run free from your mind as you bath and hear the melodic calls of native birds in their natural setting of beautiful cascading water's, breathtaking gushing geyser's and billowing steam's. Come and experience for yourself Wairakei's remarkable healing and curing properties at one of New Zealand's premier geothermal locations.


POOLS ARE ADULT ONLY-14 years and over

Opening hours

Friday to Wednesday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Thursday: 8:00am - 7.00 pm

Per Person $27.00 (14 years and over. Open Hours: (Fri - Wed: 8am - 9pm) (Thurs: 8am - 7pm))

What's included

  • Entry to Thermal Hot Pools

Location

  • State Highway 1
  • Wairakei 3377

Restrictions

  • POOLS ARE ADULT ONLY:14 years and over

Notes

  • Location: Wairakei is on the Thermal Explorer Highway, just 5 mins drive north of Lake Taupo. Adjacent to State Highway 1 and 5, bordering the Geothermal Steamfield and across the Road from Wairakei Resort Hotel. 50 mins drive from Rotorua

    IMPORTANT: Wairakei Thermal Pools are age restricted to 14 years+ only

    If staff deem a person to be under the age of 14, they will request proof of age (passport, birth certificate). If that cannot be provided, then entry will be declined.

Available Bookings from25 Mar to 7 Apr 2026

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  • emergencyThe pools are incredibly relaxing and beautiful, surrounded by nature (45 people said this).
  • emergencyThe staff are friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience (22 people said this).
  • emergencyThe variety of pool temperatures is a highlight, catering to everyone's preferences (30 people said this).
  • emergencyThe adult-only environment creates a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for unwinding (18 people said this).
  • emergencyMany visitors appreciate the cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities (25 people said this).
  • emergencyThe scenic surroundings and calming sounds of water add to the magical experience (20 people said this).
  • star_shineConsider visiting early in the day to avoid crowds.
    Bring your own towel for convenience.
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Keri Hobday from Australia wrote on 25 March 2026

Hot pools

The hot pools were clean and not too busy. All the pools were exactly what i expected.

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doreenf from New Zealand wrote on 24 March 2026

Great

Wonderful experience, pool was warm and relaxing. Only disappointment is the space in the women's changing rooms, no privacy.

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Jayne Syandfield from Australia wrote on 24 March 2026

Fabulous

We really enjoyed soaking our cares away in the pools. Three clean quite large pools - each with varying degrees of warmth. Not too crowded - just a satisfying experience. Can highly recommend

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sgfischer from Australia wrote on 23 March 2026

An enjoyable, relaxing experience

Four differently heated pools, one is more body temperature for cooling down, quite busy at time and some guests need to learn the meaning of relaxing and bathing in peaceful surroundings. It's not a swimming pool and not having children there should mean a bit more peace and quiet. The water temperature was good, some of the steps are hard to navigate, an additional drinking water fountain at the last pool would be good.

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Tawa Davies from New Zealand wrote on 22 March 2026

Holiday in heaven

Staff was so nice and the experience was even better been there many times and it's never kwt us down..always enjoy our time there..2 things i did noticed #1..the water was not as hot as it normally is i actually syarted getting cold towards the end and usually im teying to get out coz its to hot lol #2...there are no bbq in the Facilities or a smoking Lil area ..maybe some thing to look into in the near future..anyway staff keep up the great work ..recommend to all ages💯🙏

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Per Person 14 years and over. Open Hours: (Fri - Wed: 8am - 9pm) (Thurs: 8am - 7pm)

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