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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
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Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- 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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helenp36 from New Zealand wrote on 04 June 2026
Tranquil sanctuary
All the health benefits without the smell of many other thermal spas. Natural feel, beautiful landscaping, spotlessly clean and peaceful adults only space. Love the way the pools flow into one another, the gradients of temperature from to another encouraging you to try and enjoy them all. We’ve visited on both sunny & rainy days, it’s great in any weather & quite magical on a cool morning as the raindrops fall & the mist rises from the waters. Enjoy!
christinen7 from New Zealand wrote on 04 June 2026
Lovely Staff and Lovely Pools
What a lovely break on our way back to Rotorua. We really enjoyed all the pools as did our international German students. The staff were very helpful and very welcoming something that I think makes a business worth visiting. We will be putting this on our list for future trips. I noticed they also hire bathing suits and lockers, the refund of 50% on the locker is really worth getting a locker for. It would not matter what the weather was like the pools go from very hot to a very comfortable pool and they are very good value.
Rachel De Guzman from New Zealand wrote on 04 June 2026
Relaxing experience
Must do when in Taupo. It was truly an amazing experience to relax in the hot pools.
julied24 from New Zealand wrote on 03 June 2026
Great place to relax!
I went here 3 times over Kings Birthday weekend. So relaxing soaking in all the different mineral elements. Was very busy when I went around 4 30/5pm, which made it a little less relaxing. Still very highly recomended!
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georgeb17 from New Zealand wrote on 05 June 2026
Relaxing in the mist!
We were there in the drizzling rain at 7.30 in the evening and it was stunning.... shrouded in midst and so relaxing after a 5 hour drive!