Soak It Up
Hell’s Gate - Rotorua
The definitive winter hot pools road trip
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oad trips are sewn into the fabric of New Zealand life. But there’s no need to reserve them for summer and hot weather – the Central North Island can be beautiful during winter too. And why not stop off at some world class hot pools and geothermal spa experiences to warm up? We’ve put together the perfect itinerary for relaxing, rejuvenating hot pools when you’re travelling from Tauranga to Taupō - or start from the bottom and drive up!
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Mount Hot Pools - Tauranga Relax and unwind in the only hot ocean water pools in the world at Mount Hot Pools. Enjoy the natural healing properties of bathing in heated saltwater in three outdoor pools, two outdoor spas and three indoor private pools. Ocean water is pumped from nearby Pilot Bay and geothermally heated underground 600m beneath Mauao (Mount Maunganui). The pools vary in temperatures from 27 to 40°C, so there’s a pool for everyone, including a kids’ pool with slide for the little ones. Top off your visit with a massage treatment from an experienced therapist and receive 20% off swim entry.
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Awakeri Hot Springs - Awakeri Situated in Awakeri just outside Whakatāne, Awakeri Hot Pools is a beautiful bushland sanctuary. The natural spring-fed mineral hot pools are part of the family-run Holiday Park, so you can stay the night and enjoy a relaxing soak in the 37-39°C hot pools (free for holiday park guests). The hot pools area is partially covered with large shade sails, and there are pools for children and toddlers too.
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Wairakei Terraces - Ta
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