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Waikite Valley Thermal Pools

1,021 Reviews

#11 of 117 things to do in Rotorua

Hot Springs & Geysers, Nature & Parks

Waikite Valley | Rd1, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

+64 7-333 1861

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“Country thermal retreat.”

We found the setting quite lovely with a choice of pools to soak in. Also enjoyed the ECO walk... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

Kumquat712

Hamilton, New Zealand

“Natural hot pools, great to relax in”

Lovely hot pools, up to 39 Celsius! Multiple pools to choose from with varying temperatures. Free... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

WJL5

Sydney, Australia

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4.5 1,021 reviews

Excellent64%
Very good29%
Average5%
Poor1%
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“eco trail”(52 reviews)

“thermal pools”(178 reviews)

“private pool”(83 reviews)

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Waikite Valley Thermal Pools provides the opportunity to relax and experience the pure natural geothermal waters from the Te Manaroa Spring. Facilities include The Pukeko in the Ponga Tree Cafe, a splash pool with adjoining toddlers play area...more

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Waikite Valley | Rd1, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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+64 7-333 1861

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Kumquat712

Hamilton, New Zealand

3412

Reviewed 4 days ago

Country thermal retreat.

We found the setting quite lovely with a choice of pools to soak in. Also enjoyed the ECO walk - which is included in admittance price. A steady flow of customers. It would have been nice to have a tepid pool to cool off in,...More

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WJL5

Sydney, Australia

177

Reviewed 1 week ago

Natural hot pools, great to relax in

Lovely hot pools, up to 39 Celsius! Multiple pools to choose from with varying temperatures. Free entry to the pool if you're staying the night at the holiday park in a campervan. Highly recommended!

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Lois G

Auckland, New Zealand

421164

Reviewed 1 week ago

Natural thermal pools

We didn't swim in the pools but they looked very inviting in a pretty valley setting. off the main tourist route , so you can enjoy the quiet.

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Tero T

251

Reviewed 1 week ago

Beautiful

A place to take the family. A little pricey but if you love thermal pools then worth it. There use to be barbecues and on the day of the visit they didn't have any barbecues. I miss that we can't cook our food and have...More

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Susan P

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Valentines day in the thermal spa looking at the sunset.

There were many different pools with varying temperatures. We like that the pools were outside. Pools and facility was clean.

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Michelle K

Sydney, Australia

477

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Very romantic soak

My husband and I visited the Thermal Pools in April on a drizzling rainy day and got a private deluxe spa suite for half an hour. Sulphur pool was amazing on this rainy day overlooking the lake. What a great experience.

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wattsmatt2018

Rotorua, New Zealand

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

So relaxing

My girlfriend and I came here. It was so relaxing. I loved all the different pools. The walk to the spring was also very interesting.

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Gail Linda N

Auckland, New Zealand

191

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

the hideaway hot pools

Half way between Rotorua and Taupo is this small but friendly hot pools. It is great for relaxing especially after the marathon. Definitely worth the drive.

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chiwenz

Wellington, New Zealand

3113

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Immaculate

Absolutely beautiful setting and well worth the money to have a day out. Pools clean and safety is a top priority which calms the nerves with children!!

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mumhasfun

Brisbane, Australia

315

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

relax after a big day out

we stopped here on our way back to our b&b after a big day of walking and activity. It was lovely to relax in the hot pools... take you pick of about 6 at different temperatures, and enjoy. There is a cafe there also.

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farmgurl13

what does the season pass include?

14 October 2017|

Answer

The season pass includes the use of all there spas except the private spas

Rose H

do you have to pay the admission fee and then the extra $20 if you're wanting the private pool too? or can you book the private pool if thats all you want to use? :)

6 July 2017|

AnswerShow all 2 answers

Hi there if you pay for the private pool or spa plus this also gives you access to the other public pools and Eco trail

julieteng

if i am planning come on june, is he thermal pools open? how much is the entrance ticket and how far from rotorua? thanks julie

21 February 2017|

AnswerShow all 8 answers

Hi Julie The facility is open every day except Christmas from 10 am. I don't recall the exact price, but think it was something like $25-30 per adult for general admission. It's about 30 minutes from Rotorua