Top 15 Spa & Hot Springs Tours in New Zealand

Rotorua: Hell's Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk - Geothermal walk: what you actually get from the park

★★★★★★★★★★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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Rotorua: Hells Gate Outdoor Mud Bath & Spa Experience

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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Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)

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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Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

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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Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

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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Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

6.Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

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

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

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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From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Hot Springs with Haka

8.Rotorua Māori Village & Hot Springs with Haka

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 12 hours · from $236

Rotorua from Auckland in 12 hours: Whakarewarewa Māori village, geothermal mud pools, Haka, and a soak at Polynesian Spa.

“We had an amazing guide. Husefa educated us on history, economics, culture and many aspects of New Zealand. The tour was spectacular and above and beyond our expectations. My friend and I enjoyed the Maori Village & Polynesian Spa and in addition to the extra stops that Husefa provided in the tour. Vehicle was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Rotorua: Lakefront Hot Springs & Spa – Luxury Māori Wellness

9.Lakefront Hot Springs & Spa – Luxury Māori Wellness

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 2 hours · from $104

Wai Ariki in Rotorua offers a 2 hour Māori inspired hot springs spa with blessings, mineral pools, Fire and Ice, mud lounge, and steam.

“C’était vraiment super , 2h c’est court tant il y a de chose à faire . Je m’attendais à un bain de boue mais il te donne un bol de boue mélangé avec du miel . En vrai l’activité est top au final et le prix est vraiment correct. Je recommanderais plutôt de rester 2h de plus”

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Ex Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village with Haka and Hot Springs

10.Ex Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village with Haka and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $245

Auckland to Rotorua day trip with a guided Whakarewarewa Māori Village experience, haka, and included Polynesian Spa Deluxe Lake hot pools.

“Everything about this easy day trip was great. The guide worked really hard to make sure our small group members were happy and comfortable, even to the point of going out of his way to make our wishes for the spa time complete. The MāRead more”

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ROTORUA – Hell’s Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip

11.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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From Auckand: Waiotapu and Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

12.From Auckand: Waiotapu and Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $235

Auckland to Rotorua small-group day tour with Wai-O-Tapu and Polynesian Spa, early 6am pickup, two admissions included.

“The tour guide Jamie was very friendly and helpful. He took us to amazing places. Colours of the thermal park were unbelievable. The Polynesian spa was a piece of paradise.”

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From Auckland: Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

13.Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 12 hours · from $221

Small-group Auckland to Rotorua day tour: Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonder, Polynesian Spa soak, guided transfer, $221 per person.

“Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re really happy to hear you had fun — that’s exactly what we love to hear. Hope to see you again on another adventure soon!”

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Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

14.Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $18Best value

Rotorua’s Polynesian Spa family pools mix a warm freshwater swim, a mini hydro slide, and two mineral hot pools for all ages.

“The family pools were so much fun, all my Grandchildren loved them and having a life guard on site was awesome 👌”

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Rotorua: Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa 1hr Restorative Bathing

15.Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa 1hr Restorative Bathing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1 hour · from $59

Relax for 1 hour at Wai Ariki Hot Springs in Rotorua, with five mineral pools, a cold plunge, and Māori-inspired blessings.

“Kia ora Silvia, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an awesome experience at Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Ngā mihi,”

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