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 from1 Jun to 14 Jun 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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katem68 from New Zealand wrote on 01 June 2026

Thermal pools

Love the Wairakei pools. The staff are really welcoming and friendly and the pools are s perfect temp for relaxing and rejuvenating muscles.

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vanya22 from New Zealand wrote on 01 June 2026

Kings Birthday

Great time to arrive, not much people, front Reception were a breeze , able to avoid the long lines. Relaxing morning soak

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Paul Clayton from New Zealand wrote on 31 May 2026

Relaxation

Great to just lie in the hot water and relax

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wendy gordon from New Zealand wrote on 01 June 2026

When popularity kills the golden goose

A beautiful spot -we drive 2 hours plus for this experience. We prebooked but had to wait 15-mins in a queue to get pat the front desk. Then in the pools we felt like hippos in a hippo pond. Far too many people. We couldn’t really move in the pools - not nice! Then when we got out - cutting our experience short, there were so many people in the changing rooms we were hitting each other while dressing. Only one shower for 50 odd people in the area and 2 toilets. Awful. Men only had one urinal and one shower my husband reported. I know we all came to enjoy this lovely spot but- was it greed here on the part of the management? Not enjoyable at all on this occasion.

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Jenny Caletti from Australia wrote on 31 May 2026

Great experience

Excellent experience would do it again

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

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