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12 Hot Springs in New Zealand

The pools worth the trip.

The 12 geothermal soaks travellers love most in New Zealand, from the bubbling mud and silica terraces of Rotorua to the hot rivers around Taupo and the thermal pools you reach from Tauranga. Where the North Island steams, pool by pool.

12 Hot Springs in New Zealand

Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako - Ruatapu Cave: the rare geothermal cave stop you’re actually here for
Hot Springs in New Zealand, Taupo Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako

1.Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako

Self-guided geothermal walk at Orakei Korako in Taupo: boardwalk loops, bubbling mud pools, geysers, and Ruatapu Cave with ferry transfers.

Most Popular 5.0

“Grand experience with amazing close up action from the geography to the steam rising from the rock and boiling water hissing and bubbling. Steps to and from the mud pools were steep and a bit daunting. View over the lake was awesome as was the little boat ride across the lake.”

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Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour - The geothermal show: springs, safe geyser watching, and hangi lunch
Hot Springs in New Zealand, Tauranga Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour

2.Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour

Geothermal Māori village tour from Tauranga/Mount Maunganui: Whakarewarewa, hangi lunch, Haka show, and Rotorua sights in 6.5 hours.

4.5

“This in my opinion is a must tour. It was by far the best day and excursion we took during our 2 week cruise. Jack our driver was outstanding. So much knowledge and fun to be with. The village was amazing. The drive was a little long to get to the village but well worth…”

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Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga - Mount Maunganui and the Tauranga Harbour Bridge: The Scenic Warm-Up
Hot Springs in New Zealand, Tauranga Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

3.Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

Tauranga to Rotorua in 6 hours for Te Puia’s Pohutu Geyser, Māori welcome with haka, native-forest walks, and harbor bridge views.

5.0

“Travelled with grandchildren aged 13 & 10. Great introduction to Māori history in NZ followed by Kiwi viewing, mud pools and geyser. Visited the Redwood Forest with the very tall trees. Recommended tour, Buddy was an entertaining driver/guide.”

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Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal - Stop 1: Mt Maunganui Main Beach and the Bay of Plenty story
Hot Springs in New Zealand, Tauranga Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

4.Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

Boutique Tauranga port day trip: Mt Maunganui beach, kiwi orchards, Rotorua lakes and geothermal parks, plus redwoods and falls.

4.5

“The day was certainly a full one. Our driver, Ross, was very competent, and was able to answer almost every question asked of him. He first took us to a kiwi orchard and explained the growing process. Amazing to see so many of them on the vines. We also were able to taste both kinds,…”

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ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip - Pickup and timing from Tauranga: the part you’ll feel most
Hot Springs in New Zealand, Tauranga Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

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

Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour – 7hrs - Lake Rotomahana cruise: geothermal views you only get by boat
Hot Springs in New Zealand, Tauranga Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour – 7hrs

7.Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour – 7hrs

Waimangu geothermal wonders plus a Lake Rotomahana boat cruise with 1886 eruption stories, wildlife sightings, and a 4 km guided walk.

5.0

“We were on a cruise ship and met up with our tour guide within a very short walk from our ship. Very well organized! We rode in a small comfortable 10/11 passenger van. Our driver and guide, Robert, was very knowledgeable and informative. Read more”

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Private, via beaches, Kiwi farm to Rotorua 8 lakes & Geothermal - Entering Whakarewarewa: Māori culture plus geothermal activity
Hot Springs in New Zealand, Tauranga Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

Private, via beaches, Kiwi farm to Rotorua 8 lakes & Geothermal

Hells Gate Geothermal, Mud & Sulphur Spa - The drive experience: scenery plus built-in breaks
Hot Springs in New Zealand, Tauranga Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

Hells Gate Geothermal, Mud & Sulphur Spa

9.Hells Gate Geothermal, Mud & Sulphur Spa

A smooth day trip from Tauranga to Rotorua for a self-guided geothermal walk and relaxing mud baths, sulphur spas, and cool plunge fun.

4.0

“Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable. She made stops along the way to enhance our experience and explained all the beautiful things we were seeing. The spa itself was also something really neat to do. Highly recommend.”

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Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River - Why the timing works (and how not to get tired)
Hot Springs in New Zealand, Tauranga Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River

10.Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River

Tauranga to Rotorua day trip to Wai-O-Tapu geothermal colours, Hot River walk, Redwoods, Sulphur Point, and Government Gardens with snacks.

5.0

“We really enjoyed this day visiting a center of Nothern New Zealand island wirh geothermal valley, Rotorua lake and Redwoods. Mud lakes with bubbles are funny, and a view of pine forests mixed with palms will always stay with us! Special thanks to our guide Greg for his care, patience and sense of humor! :)”

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WAI-O-TAPU Geothermal, Rotorua - Group Day Tour Ex Auckland - Lady Knox Geyser at 10:15am: soap-powered theatre
Hot Springs in New Zealand, Rotorua Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

WAI-O-TAPU Geothermal, Rotorua – Group Day Tour Ex Auckland

Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art - Māori welcome in a carved meeting house: what you’ll actually see
Hot Springs in New Zealand, Tauranga Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art

12.Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art

Rotorua geothermal, Kiwi encounters, and a Māori welcome at Te Puia, plus quick forest and garden stops from Tauranga.

3.5

“My family was sad to miss the Maori dance as the local operator did not check the schedule time for the show properly. The driver was given the wrong time. Otherwise the driver took us to the other places on time and was very friendly.”

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