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The Best Hot Springs of New Zealand

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Looking for a great hot spring for a relaxing swim on your trip to New Zealand? Check out my favourites!
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South Island

Hotsprings located in the South Island
 
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Hanmer Springs is a resort town built around the famous hot springs. The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools has great outdoor pools and is a great destination for kids too with the water slides. This deal is cheaper than buying at the door.
Hamner Springs Thermal Pools Entry - Klook New Zealand
 
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This is the spot to go to in Queenstown if you are looking for a hot soak! The combination of exceptional views, great facilities, and a tranquil atmosphere, are some of the reasons why it has some of the best reviews.
Queenstown Onsen Hot Pools Experience - Klook New Zealand
 
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This is an absolute must stop on your south island road trip if you love nature and outdoors. Because it is hours drive from civilization, the peaceful experience you get soaking in the hot pools watching the sun set behind the mountains is unreal. ...
MARUIA HOT SPRINGS - Tripadvisor

North Island

Hotsprings located in the North Island
 
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I love the secret spot on the highway from Rotorua on the way to Taupo. The forest setting makes the the experience super relaxing, and it's close to other activities like mountain biking and the redwoods.
Secret Spot Cedar Hot Tubs in Rotorua - Klook New Zealand
 
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Hells gate is a great spot if you are looking to combine a few activities at once instead of just soaking in the hot pools. There are some unique activities here like the mud bath, bush walk and maori cultural experiences like wood carving and guide...
Hells Gate Mud Bath and Spa - Klook New Zealand
 
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This hotsprings is located right in Rotorua city so is easy to combine with other activities during your stay in Rotorua. The pools and facilities are immaculately clean and the staff are super friendly and helpful.
Wai Ariki Hot Springs - Klook New Zealand
 
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This is a great hot springs that has a beauty spa and restaurant on site. A great place to go if you would like to have a meal and a drink too.
Checkout | The Lost Spring
 
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Hot springs in the middle of Rotorua city with a beautiful view of the lake. A great atmosphere for a relaxing soak!
Polynesian Spa Geothermal Hot Springs Admission - Klook New Zealand
 
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This is one of my favourites, I have treated the wife to one of the date night specials here before! This place is super popular and sells out days or weeks in advance so a booking is essential. We liked being able to control the temperature and th...
Te Aroha Mineral Spas
 
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This is a historic hot spring that is a relaxing place to stay on the trip from Auckland to Rotorua or Taupo. The pools are secluded amongst trees with view of the same stream as the famous blue springs walkway. There is a friendly restaurant and b...
★★★★ Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel, Okoroire, New Zealand
 
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The Waikite Valley Hot Pools are on the way from Rotorua to Taupo and one of my favourites to take the whole family to. It is quite a large complex and one of the more family friendly pools in the rotorua area.
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools - Tours and Activities | Expedia
 
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Debretts is great choice if you are looking for a resort with hot springs to stay at in Taupo. The atmosphere is relaxing, peaceful, and popular with skiers after a day at the snow.
★★★★★ Taupo Debretts Spa Resort, Taupo, New Zealand
 
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Hotwater Beach is somewhere you can dig your own hot water pool in the sand every day, 2 hours each side of low tide! This is a very very popular tourist spot so be warned, it does get very busy.
Hotwater Beach Top10 Holiday Park
 
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Fernland spa is located in the Tauranga area but far enough out of the city to be peaceful. We often get a private spa here in the winter, a great option when it's too cold to swim at the beach.
Fernland Spa - Tours and Activities | Expedia
 
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I have been going to the mount hotpools for the last 25 years and you can't beat them on a Friday or Saturday night. Go for a walk to the top of the mountain, soak at the hot pools, and then across the road for an ice cream at copenhagen and walk ar...
Mount Hot Pools - Soak, Relax & Unwind | Tauranga Hot Pools
 
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Awakeri hot springs is a favorite among locals and we usually stop here on our way home from the east coast. It's not far out of Whakatane on the way to Rotorua.
Awakeri Hot Springs|Whakatane Accommodation|Welcome