NEW ZEALAND · VOLCANIC HOT SPRINGS
Good volcanic hot springs in New Zealand fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa in Rotorua, with five mineral pools, Lake Rotorua views, heated recliners, prices, tips, and practical advice.
“Not crowded. Variety of pools to choose from. Clean washrooms. Cold plunge was a good conclusion.”
Review of Polynesian Spa Rotorua’s Deluxe Lake Spa, with mineral pools, lake views, family access, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Not hi end at all very commercial catering to groups of tourists from India , China. Nothing personal about it . Wouldn’t recommend it. We only did this because all others around us didn’t allow kids between 10 and 12. Very crowded and not modern looking .”
Review of Polynesian Spa Rotorua’s Pavilion pools, with mineral water temperatures, lake views, costs, facilities, tips, and practical advice.
“Multiple thermal pools of varying temps, half of them are acidic, the other half alkaline. You can rent towels and swimsuits if needed. Complimentary baskets for your things are available poolside, or you can rent a locker. Beautiful lakeside view.”
Explore Rotorua’s unusual geothermal sites, walk through Rainbow Mountain, watch a giant mud pool, and soak at Waikite Valley.
“Steven is so kind and knows everything. I highly recommend it.”
Review of Rotorua’s half-day Wai-O-Tapu tour, with Lady Knox Geyser, mud pools, transport details, value advice, and booking tips.
“This is overpriced. Our bus driver was nice, he took us to mud pools and to the geyser on time then on to Waiotapu. But it is not worth the price tag at all, I think there are a lot of improvements that could be made, and the price should be dropped considerably to make this worth purchasing.”
Review of Rotorua’s floatplane flight to Lake Rotoiti, secluded hot pools, price, itinerary, weather rules, and booking advice.
“My husband and I were in Rotorua for our honeymoon. The first day we had planned this tour, the weather was not cooperating. They worked with us to get us scheduled back another day so we didn’t have to miss out, and I’m glad they Read more”
Review of Hell’s Gate from Rotorua, with geothermal wonders, Māori stories, mud baths, sulphur pools, transport, cost, and practical tips.
Pick a mountain, a crater or a way up it.
