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Rotorua Region: 19 Hot Pools

Cities/Towns: Rotorua, Kawerau, Edgecumbe, Lake Rotoiti, Lake Rotoma, Lake Tarawera, Waikite

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1. Waikite Valley Thermal Pools

Waikite Valley (halfway between Rotorua and Taupo)

A splendid commercial facility, a real holiday destination, top rate facilities, function area for hire, 2 private spas, and 6 outdoor pools including a splash pool (36°-38°), a sit n soak pool (38°-40°) and a tranquil garden pool. Great all year round.

2. Polynesian Spa

Hinemoa Street, Rotorua

Overlooking Lake Rotorua, Polynesian Spa is New Zealands leading international spa. Relax in one of our 26 hot mineral pools or indulge in a delicious spa therapy.

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3. The Bridge (aka The Secret Spot, aka HotnCold), Waiotapu Stream

Waiotapu Stream, 50km south of Rotorua (halfway to Taupo)

aka 'The Secret Spot' An increasingly popular spot where a hot stream converges with a cold one. Bring candles to light your way into the river.

We locals know this spot as Twin Streams. [Colin Maunder, Rotorua]

4. Kerosene Creek

35km south of Rotorua (on the way to Taupo)

A popular, all natural spot. Features a cute little waterfall. Has had a reputation for car breakins in the past.

5. Tumoana Point Hot Springs

On the southern shore of Lake Rotoiti

We don't have a teaser for this hot pool. Can you write one?

6. Waterfall Spout Bath, Waiotapu

Near Lady Knox Geyser, Waiotapu

Make your way under the log

7. Wairua Stream

Lake Tarawera

Shallow hot pool shared with small fish surrounded by native trees. You cannot drive to it. Access is by boat only on Lake Tarawera. [Joan King, Rotorua]

8. Lake Rotowhero

Lake Rotowhero, Near Waiotapu

We don't have a teaser for this hot pool. Can you write one?

9. Kuirau Park Footbaths

Rotorua City

A number of warm footbaths are provided for the public in Kuirau Park (near the town centre).

10. Maungataniwha Hot Springs

Western part of Te Urewera National Park

We don't have a teaser for this hot pool. Can you write one?

11. Te Rata Bay (Hot Water Beach)

Lake Tarawera

Situated in the western corner of Lake Tarawera. Simply dig a hole in the sand and sit in it. The sandflies were pretty annoying.

12. Blue Baths

Government Gardens, Rotorua

After being closed for 17 years, the Blue Baths have been restored to their former glory. Featuring two adjoining soak pools, a juvenile pool, elegant tearoom, and museum. Take a trip down memory lane... [anon]

13. Waitangi Soda Springs

Waitangi River, Lake Rotoma

On the shores of Lake Rotoma. This pool area comprises two parts - an upper part which is shallow - up to half a metre deep and ideal for sitting in and enjoying and is very safe for smaller children. The lower pool is deeper but smaller. This pool is fed by a short concrete spillway from the upper pool. A great neck massage can be had as the water flows from the spillway into the lower pool. [Ross Johnson, Auckland]

14. Rotoma Holiday Park

Manawahe Road, Rotoma

A simple holiday park with a simple hotpool

15. Hell's Gate - WaiOra Spa and Wellness Centre

State Highway 30, Tikitere, 10km north of Rotorua

A mud bath, a sulfur bath, and a 45 minute massage from a skilled massuese left me like cooked pasta. What a relaxing day. [Bob Hunzeker, San Antonio]

16. Maurie Kjar Memorial Swimming Pool Complex

Kawerau Town Centre

Kawerau's free, heated pool complex is situated in the middle of the township opposite the Information Centre. There is a large 30 metre pool which is divided by a bulkhead into a 25 metre pool and a 5 metre pool, and two smaller pools for children. All pools have some sun shading

17. Awakeri Hot Springs

SH 30, 16km from Whakatane to Rotorua

3 pool, one for smaller children, one for bigger children and a big pool for everyone. Nice UV shades and onsite accomodation also [Lorene, ]

18. Manupirua Thermal Springs

On the southern shore of Lake Rotoiti

Know anywhere else in the world where you can sail in a small dinghy to hot springs and enjoy a soak in a range of pools of different temperatures combined with a dive off the jetty into a cold lake to sharpen you up a bit. [Paul Rowland, Auckland]

19. Rotorua Accommodation with Thermal Pools

Rotorua City

There are 34 Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfasts, Homestays, Backpackers, & Camping Grounds in Rotorua with thermal pools for their guests.

20. Hinemoa's Pool (Wai-Kimihia)

Mokoia Island, Lake Rotorua

A small naturally formed hotpool of historical significance on the Western side of the solitary island in the middle of Lake Rotorua. You will need permission from the owners to visit the island.

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