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
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
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
We really enjoyed the pools, so much so we came back 2 days later. Tranquil surroundings with a space that didn’t feel overly commercial and shiny. Really friendly staff.
IThis is the best hoy pools i have ever been to. Beautiful landscape and design. The pools were very clean. The temperatures were perfect. The staff were cheerful and friendly.
The one shower in men’s changing room was out of action. There are no fresh water fountains near pools for hydration. Pool users have to buy bottled water. Rubber mats on paths had gravel in parts. Having said that the pools were clean and setting striking.
one of my favorite thermal pool experiences on the North Island so far
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Alice Webb fromNew Zealand wrote on 29 August 2025
Hidden Gem of Taupō
Beautiful, peaceful hot pools surrounded by nature. Different temperatures to choose from, super clean facilities, and a relaxing, quiet atmosphere. A real hidden gem in Taupō – perfect place to switch off and unwind.