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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
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Friday to Wednesday:8:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:8:00am - 7.00 pm
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Gael Riley from New Zealand wrote on 26 June 2025
Great value
Easy to book online. Beautiful setting in and around pools, great value Changing rooms a little tired but functional
Cayla Jacobs from New Zealand wrote on 26 June 2025
Definitely a must
Throughly enjoyed this will definitely be coming again.
Marcus Prestney from New Zealand wrote on 26 June 2025
Pools visits
lovely welcome!!
murrayr2 from New Zealand wrote on 25 June 2025
Peaceful Relaxation
This is a beautiful place to relax and unwind in warm silica waters surrounded by native bush. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Loved the whole experience.
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Lorraine from New Zealand wrote on 03 April 2025
Amazing place
Went here for first time in March. What a wonderful relaxing experience. Would highly recommend.