Top 8 Spa & Hot Springs Tours in New Zealand

1.Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,140 reviews · 3 hours · from $68Our pick

Hell’s Gate combo in Rotorua: geothermal walk plus mud bath, sulfur spa, Māori carving, and a cool plunge pool. 3 hours, map included.

“Had a great time here! You can do the geothermal walk first. We skipped the guided tour and explored ourselves by the time we got back the guided tour had been on for 20mins but only at the fist sign post so make sure you have plenty of time if you want to do that! Mud baths were amazing and felt quite private plus the mud helped get rid of most blackheads on my nose! 20 mins doesn’t seem like much but once you are in it’s the perfect amount of time!”

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2.Hells Gate Outdoor Mud Bath & Spa Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 398 reviews · 1 hour · from $53

Rotorua’s Hell’s Gate Mud Bath and Spa: 20 min thermal mud, sulphur pools, cool plunge, reserve views. $53 per person.

“The mud bath was so relaxing! I then went to the hot pools and kicked back for a bit. Ended the morning with a cold plunge and that was truly invigorating! would recommend”

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3.Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 376 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Adults-only Pavilion Pools in Rotorua with seven mineral hot pools, a deep stand-up pool, and a foot reflexology walk for calm recovery.

“What a wonderful venue, this facility is an experience for any traveler to enjoy. We loved it so much we made the effort to drive down twice from Tauranga. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you.”

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4.Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 358 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Five mineral pools, a cold plunge, heated recliners, and lake views at Polynesian Spa Rotorua’s Deluxe Lake Spa.

“The pools are managed very well. We had an amazing time.”

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5.Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · from $49

Rotorua Polynesian Spa Deluxe Lake ticket for lake-view mineral hot pools, cold plunge hydrotherapy, recliners, lounge, and premium changing.

“There were some warm pools and a cold pool overlooking a stinky lake. The spa itself felt like a YMCA. It entertained us for an hour, but I wouldn’t do it again.”

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6.Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · from $26Best value

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa lets you roam 22 outdoor mineral pools and slides on one flexible all-day pass in New Zealand.

“Everything worked very well, the admission and the pools. The city offers good restaurants and a forest for fast and easy trackings.”

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7.Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $135Top rated

Kayak Lake Rotoiti at dusk with hotel pickup, soak in hot pools, see glowworms and koura in boat-only caves, then enjoy a Kiwi BBQ.

“We had an amazing time on this Kayak tour! Our family of four enjoyed every moment from beginning to end (even the rainy moments). Swimming at the lake by the hot pools was a highlight for our 14 year-old, and our 15 year-old still talks about the stories we got to hear as we paddled from place to place. Thank you River Rats for such a great day!”

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8.Hell’s Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $183

Tauranga cruise day trip to Hell's Gate Geothermal Park: self-guided geothermal walk, mud baths, sulphur spa pools, hot ocean water.

“Mud bath is fabulous! Both my husband and I enjoyed it very much. The guide is very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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