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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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jeffh5 from New Zealand wrote on 29 November 2025
Great pools
Best in NZ
leet9 from New Zealand wrote on 10 August 2025
Extra charged
We arrived a little late and were charged extra for this. I asked what time we could stay until and the lady said that there was no limit. So we asked then why charge us extra for being late. The toilets were terrible and only one toilet in the main change rooms. We had great time In the pools.
Dean Jensen from New Zealand wrote on 10 April 2026
A must do
The hot pools are fantastic. The difference temperatures are great as it caters for everyone. From warm to hot to very hot. Will definitely be going back.
From Wairakei Terraces - Thermal Hot Pools
Kia Ora Dean, So glad you enjoyed them! The range of temperatures really does make it easy to find the perfect spot to relax. Sounds like a great experience—hope your next visit is just as good (if not better)! Nga Mihi, Wairakei Terraces Team.
achirodoc from United States wrote on 02 February 2026
Almost like a Dr Seuss book
Despite the rain we had a lovely visit. Water temperatures were great ranging quite a bit from level to level and in different areas of the individual pools. We’ve been hot springs enthusiasts for over 40 years and have never come across a similar location.
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julies50 from New Zealand wrote on 15 July 2025
Love this place!
Great place to soak in the mineral goodness. Can feel it sinking into your skin! Beautiful atmosphere and lovely staff too. Highly recommended.