Relax and indulge at Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa
Located an hour from Christchurch, soak and unwind at the tranquil hot pools of Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa.
The Discovery Hot Pools cater to everyone, with family friendly bathing experiences. Unwind in the observation pool, or explore the star lit caves. Enjoy the Aqua Play Zone, with the crazy river and the leap of faith plunge pool.
Methven is a great escape rain or shine, just an hour from Christchurch. Plan your weekend getaway or relaxing holiday with a soak at Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa!
Going away without the kids, or planning your next romantic weekend? Check out the adult-exclusive Tranquility Pools Entry here!
Great experience for every occasion, friendly staff and perfect experience
I was thoroughly impressed by the overall quality of the facilities. The entire venue exudes a sense of luxury, with thoughtfully designed spaces and a high standard of cleanliness throughout. The atmosphere is both relaxing and refined, making it an ideal place to unwind. One of the highlights of the visit was the surrounding scenery, which was absolutely stunning and added to the overall sense of tranquility. The beautiful views truly elevated the experience. That said, one minor drawback was the water pressure in the shower area, which felt somewhat weak and could be improved. Despite this, the overall experience was exceptionally pleasant and rejuvenating, and I would still highly recommend a visit.
Beautiful pools to go soak In a couple of hours. This places is not that old but it’s matured in to a beautiful place. The gardens and facilities are kept spotless. Great friendly staff welcome you everywhere.. its location sees you enjoy both the snow capped mountains and beautiful sunsets if you attend at the right time. Overall all 10/10 quality place to go.
Great relaxing time with friendly staff
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Celina Trapp from Germany wrote on 05 February 2026
Eine wirklich schöne Erfahrung
Wir hatten eine richtig gute Zeit in den Pools. Wir waren an einem warmen Nachmittag dort und uns war das warme Wasser fast schon zu warm, aber es gab auch einen Pool mit kaltem Wasser. Es gibt quasi zwei Seiten mit Pools, hier bucht man die Familienseite, hat also auch viele Kinder um sich herum. Auf der anderen Seite, für die man vor Ort auch noch einen Aufpreis zahlen kann, geht es ruhiger zu.