Aquatic Park, Parakai Springs Hot Pool Details :: 150 Parkhurst Road, Parakai, Auckland :: nzhotpools.co.nz for the hot pools, hot springs, geothermal pools of NZ

Unleash Northwest's best kept secret for the ultimate day trip. Just over 40 mins from Auckland's CBD lies one of New Zealand's natural geothermal wonders - Parakai Springs.

Large indoor and outdoor pools and two thrilling hydro-slides have been the main attractions for decades.

BBQ and picnic areas are situated throughout the park and options for hiring marquees for groups is also available.

If you are not wanting to prepare your own food take advantage of the Springs Cafe and dining area located next to the indoor pool.

Now extensively redeveloped into an active water recreation centre, Parakai Springs offers a range of amenities to make this a full-day's entertainment destination.

Situated a stones throw away from the pools is the Parakai Springs Camp Ground. Prices include a discounted entry to the hot pools 7 days. A chance to take a late dip in the hot pools before heading off to your camp site for the evening.

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35 Bather Reviews

After reading all the review, we still decided to have a go. The water quality in the pool is better than our expecation. The Smell was not bad, at least the chlorine didn't make our eyes sore or feel itchy on the skin. But the quality of the changing room..er..well..it is better not to recall it. Strongly suggest the owner of this pool really need to do something to catch up with the modern hot pool standard, so that to attract more business.

Clayton - Auckland
Rating: 6/10 25th July 2010
Having read all the reviews, I have to agree that, yes, the pools are getting old. But completely disagree that they are dirty or unhygienic. Staff do a great job of keeping the place spotless and clean. I love the fact that the pools are never crowded - plenty of space for a BBQ, birthday party or just a day to chill with the kids. Entry is reasonably priced (even better if you are Rodney Residents - brilliant idea in encouraging locals to use the pools!) Have been to Waiwera and absolutely HATED the ripoff prices, crowds of people and lack of outdoor areas where kids can roam. Also at Parakai staff are vigilant with children without being "Nazis" about it. (Westwave Henderson are forever telling the kids off about anything!! Safety is one thing but this is ridiculous!) So YOU GO Aquatic Park Parakai!! I for one will still be visiting and loving it as will my kids who absolutely love the choice of pools and brilliant hydroslides. Many thanks!

Mike Webster - Auckland. NZ
Rating: 7/10 25th July 2010
We use to come here as kids, loved it a lot when I was little. Sickened by the fact that it has been let go so badly, the pools are in need of a lot of repair. The pools are dirty, slides need much more maintance was scared that they might fall down. Guys get a move on and fix up this place, what a shame it has been left to get to this state.

Wendy Acarapi - NZ
Rating: 2/10 30th June 2010
Since a child up until now, i still enjoy and love the experience of Parakai pools.. My family and I went 3 times over the summer holiday.. We all loved the family atmosphere of the surroundings.. There has never been any trouble.. Our belongings were never taken when left un-attended.. Although the bottom of the main outdoor pool needed a good vaccum lol we still loved our time there.. thank you.. Always advertised the place to my friends and family, when discussing thermal pools.. It's always the first place I think of when wanting to enjoy a place for birthdays aswell..

Nuku - Manukau/New Zealand
Rating: 9/10 22nd April 2010
Disappointing. After the making my way out there from Auckland I found the pools and interiors bleak. Lots of dirt particles on the ground of the main outdoor pool which could have had one lane separated for swimming. No lockers available and pretty pricey for what is on offer. I left after 30 minutes and see no reason to return there.

Andreas Derleth - Auckland
Rating: 1/10 26th March 2010
I am shocked by the totally unfounded comments by the local Parakai resident about our operation and feel obliged to make comment. I believe in the right of customers to post comments on an open forum type site like â€œNZ hot Poolsâ€ however this comment posted (21st September 2009) is so far from the truth and very disheartening for our hardworking staff. We test our pools every two hours as a set standard and on busy days every hour. If this allegation was in fact true we would have had both the Rodney District Council (who test all our pools monthly) and OSH calling for our closure. If anyone needs confirmation of the quality of our water treatment, they should contact Mr Eric Donald (Rodney District Council Health Inspector) 0800 426 5169. We encourage feedback about our operation as this helps us to provide the best possible service we can.

Gary Dunn - General Manager - Auckland
1st February 2010
I was going to take the family there though have looked at all the really bad reviews., who wants to go there if your going to get sick. yea the pools are supposed to be filted tho u still have 2 clean it. it looks dodgy with all the good coments after the bad ones. and its a shame cos its the only walk in wheel chair hot pools that i know of in auckland whih is what we are looking for. i loved this place as a kid. wots happened. do u check this web site??? very disapointed and will not be comming to the hot pools now. not good if it was america who knows what would happen to this place after being sued

rebecca - Auckland
5th November 2009
if pool visitors knew how often they put out over the loud speakers that they have to close the pools to filter them because poo has been found floating or sinking,i dont think too many would return.don't put your head,nose etc under the water at the pools.people also have contract a bug that causes a skin infection at the pools,cause the waters so dirty.

parakai resident
21st September 2009
Great place for the kids. The slide is awesome! Beats the hell out of the ones just north of Orewa. I'd rather travel the extra distance with the kids. They love the fact that these slides aren't closed half the time like the others. Food and coffee is good and it's easy to find a place to relax while the kids enjoy the slides etc.

Pete & Sharon - Hibiscus Coast
Rating: 6/10 15th September 2009
For all of those who rated this pool complex highly, you are either moron's or members of staff boosting this rating. This pool complex as others have already stated is disgusting, a mere shadow of it's former glory. Lack of funding has meant that the entire complex is now rundown and dirty. So much so that even the slides had been tagged! The young staff were not very attentative and more interested in socialising than keeping an eye on the small ones. It breaks my heart to see this complex in such disarray as it held such fond memories in so many children's hearts growing up in AKL. Management heed this warning, keeping the entry price low ( which it is ) will only see this business spiral slowy down into a watery grave. Invest money to make money and charge accordingly. Let people know what you've done and new & old fans will return, business 101.

Donald Trump
Rating: 1/10 10th July 2009
This place is absolutly disgusting. The place needs to be bowled over and start again. The hot pool was not hot, it was luke warm, where the hot water comes into the pools was very crowded as it was the warm spot. The place stank of stale tobacco, I don't know why as we did ne see anyone smoking. The changing rooms are groty.

John - Auckland
Rating: 1/10 14th June 2009
LOVE IT

Rina - NZ
Rating: 10/10 3rd June 2009
Great place to have fun at. If you need a black hole go at night. Highly recommended, best in New Zealand Slides. Great and just a whole lot of fun

Michael
Rating: 10/10 7th May 2009
We had a family day out, last minute decision and it was fantastic. I found it better than Waiwera, even though its bigger but you could actually move around and not having to bump into someone. The atmosphere feels family orientated its a great place to take your family.

Zee
Rating: 8/10 15th April 2009
mangere fun pools are better, cleaner, safer, and more exciting and the foods alot cheaper!!!!!

kenny - taupo
Rating: 1/10 12th November 2008
Absolutly outstanding complex. Best hot food out. Great prices. Not at all run down and great lifeguards

Stephen Richards - nz
Rating: 10/10 3rd August 2008
g thomas - nz
Rating: 9/10 27th July 2008
I love this place, especially the hydroslides. The only thing that bugs me is the dirty bandages and scrunchies... very unhigenic. o well ... I like Mt. Albert Pools better.

Marisol Lavenges - Auckland
Rating: 7/10 12th July 2008
pretty bad the indoor pool was disgusting stuff floating everywhere the outdoor pool was boring but the hydroslide was great had heaps of fun but it loooks like its falling down and the pool at the end of the slide is evtremely rough got myself a couple of million skinned ankles knees and elbows but still great fun!!!

maikel - Aucklan NZ
Rating: 6/10 29th April 2008
Good food. Great staff and clean water that was tested often. A good family complex. I like it that you can leave and come back for one entry price.

Jane - auckland
Rating: 8/10 15th April 2008
Old Old, Dingy....but great location. South African Manager a Tosser who seriously lacks interpersonal skills.....I went with a large group of people who will not go back due to his lack of respect!! the word racist comes to mind!

Hayley Dawn - Auckland New Zealand
7th April 2008
Awesome lots of fun, apart from the fact that the day after I received a bad throat infection from accidentally swallowing some water going down the hydroslide- the exterior could use a waterblast. Just a shame to see my favourite park a bit dirty.

Will - Auckland
Rating: 8/10 1st January 2008
ow geeze that was great and was fun and loved the swimming and hydroslides all 3

yohza - compton
18th July 2007
they've just put mats down on the bottom of the hydroslide pool, which is awesome. We go every sunday night now, a group of 8-10 of us every week. Just shows you how much fun we have, we keep going back for more :)

nadia - auckland
Rating: 8/10 26th June 2007
anonymous
Rating: 10/10 15th June 2007
A group of friends and i went to Parakai looking for a bit of a relax, and ended up having a fabulous fun-filled time on the hydroslides. Parakai springs is simple but very enjoyable, the slides are exciting, even for our group, aged in our 20's. i would recomend it to anyone, we plan to go back on a more regular basis :)

Nadia Temple - Auckland, NZ
Rating: 8/10 21st May 2007
Run down. Over priced. Dirty. Not that keen to go back.

Lisa - Tauranga
Rating: 3/10 18th March 2007
I thought it is expensive. Run down, the food is not appealing, the hydroslide tower looks like it is on its last legs - we still had fun though.

Mark - Auckland
Rating: 4/10 21st February 2007
Its wonderful place to visit well maintained.

Vishy - New Zealand
7th February 2007
Clean water, plenty of room for BBQ's, quick long hydroslides, friendly staff. A very nice place for a family outing or private spa. They have a beautiful Private Venue for group functions. Ideal for a birthday or similar. AAA+++

Michel - New Zealand
Rating: 10/10 27th July 2006
The water is nice. The pools are in that same horrible utilitarian style that you get at Miranda or Waiwera. The South Island has some really nice thermal baths such as Hamner Springs and Maruia. Rotorua has the Polynesian Pools. Why can't Auckland have somewhere that is actually relaxing?

George - Auckland NZ
Rating: 4/10 31st May 2006
This place used to thrive in the 80’s with the little yellow ducky. It’s since digressed somewhat, but is still worth a visit. The hydra slides are good fun, although the speed can be compromised a bit with the polyester mats. The inside pool is nice and relaxing, while the outside pool was a bit skungy. Fun for the whole family though, but there’s room for improvement.

Stephen White - Auckland
Rating: 7/10 14th August 2005
"this place thrived in the 80's with the little yellow ducky..." Attn: Steven, my girlfriend accidentally deleted your comment, please write it again :) - Sheldon.

Steven
11th August 2005
Getting a bit run down, and water wasn't too clean. Bit on the pricey side. Parakai pools are getting very tatty.

Paul Rowland - Auckland
11th August 2005
Great place - good parking, the enclosed public pool very restful and hot. Even during school holidays there is space for you to 'be alone'. Great for us 'oldies'.

Denise Moffitt - Auckland NZ
Rating: 9/10 11th August 2005