The 6 Best Hot Pools & Thermal Spas in Auckland

1.Rotorua Māori Village & Hot Springs with Haka

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 12 hours · from $236Our pick

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua in a small group, tour living Māori village Whakarewarewa, watch a haka, then soak at Polynesian Spa. Guides such as Huzefa, Matt, Brendan, and JJ are praised for clear commentary and helpful stops. Expect a rewarding but very long day.

“We did not know much about New Zealand... What to do or where to go. We saw this tour and thought we will give it a go.. Glad we did as it was an amazing experience in all aspects. The tour guide is an absolute sweetheart... Very friendly, helpful and approachable. He even did some short extra tour that is not included in that tour itinerary. Highly recommended this to all... It’s an absolute one of a kind experience and everyone must experience 😊”

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2.Ex Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village with Haka and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $245Top rated

Leave Auckland at 6:00 am for a small-group day trip to Rotorua. Visit Whakarewarewa Māori Village for local stories, geothermal pools, and a haka, then relax for two hours at Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa. Guides such as John Paynter, JJ, and Huzefa are praised for thoughtful care.

“The hot springs are very beautiful. The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. This is one of the must do trips if you are visiting Auckland. For the Polynesian SPA, carry your swim clothes. There is also an option to rent”

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3.From Auckand: Waiotapu and Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $235

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua in a small group of up to 11, walk through Wai-O-Tapu’s colorful geothermal park, and relax in Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa pools. Guides such as Jason and Jamie add local detail, with downtown pickup and drop-off included.

“Jason (JJ) was a great guide for the day. He has a good sense of humor and is an efficient driver. He provided a lot of good information about local customs. Seeing Lady Knox Geyser erupt was really cool. The thermal pools in the park werRead more”

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4.Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 12 hours · from $221Best value

Travel from Auckland in a small group with an English-speaking guide such as Matt, Jason, or Dean. Walk through Wai-O-Tapu’s vivid geothermal parks, see Rotorua’s lakes, then spend two hours at Polynesian Spa beside Lake Rotorua. Spa entry, transport, and hotel pickup are included.

“Guide Jason fun and full of bits of info. Really enjoyed experie ce but do find all the tours pricey”

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5.Rotorua Te Puia with Haka & Polynesian Spa Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $245

Leave Auckland at 6:00 am for Te Puia’s geothermal valley, Māori carving workshop, kiwi enclosure, and cultural show with haka, poi, song, and welcome. Then spend two hours in Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa before returning by small-group vehicle.

“This trip was amazing and I 100% recommend. First, we stoped at a small cafe on the way there to get breakfast. Then we traveled to rotarua. We were taken on a tour of the Māori workshop and then we got to go and see kiwis in an enclosRead more”

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6.Rotorua Te Puia, Haka & Polynesian Spa Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 12 hours · from $236

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua with an English-speaking guide, then tour Te Puia, watch Pohutu Geyser erupt, and see a Māori haka in Te Aronui a Rua. Finish with two hours in Polynesian Spa’s mineral pools. Guides such as Jamie, Jo, and JJ have earned praise for friendly service.

“Best of the best activity from Auckland , verry well organized , verry nice guide/driver . Best conbination of nature , culture and relaxation in a fairy _ tale land . Gheiser s park , kiwi first meeting , maori haka and complex specific show... unforgettable . Verry well spended money”

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