The 11 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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7.Te Puia & Hells Gate incl. Mud Spa Experience Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $713

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua in a private, air-conditioned minibus for a full day of geothermal sights and Māori culture. You’ll visit Te Puia for Pōhutu geyser, mud pools, a hangi buffet and cultural performance, then bathe at Hell’s Gate in mineral-rich mud and sulphur pools.

“The private tour was nice as we could move at our own pace. However the mud spa experience seemed rushed and only allowed you 20 minutes in the mud spa itself. However this time limit is not set by the tour company”

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8.Rotorua Highlights inc Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $229

Travel from Auckland through the Waikato to Wai-O-Tapu, where you’ll walk among Champagne Pool and bubbling mud pools. A guided Rotorua drive follows, then two hours at Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa. Mark or Jeoff may lead the day, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and return drop-off included.

“Loved the thermals steam and bubbling , quite prehistoric looking . Mark was Friendly and knowledgeable . Did a breaky/ coffee stop . Loved the relaxing Polynesian Spa and time to chill .”

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9.Wai-O-Tapu, Polynesian Spa & Maori Haka Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $242

Leave Auckland at 6:00 am for Wai-O-Tapu’s hot springs and mud pools, a Māori haka at Whakarewarewa, and two hours at Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa. A small group of up to 11 travels with a guide such as Aaron, with pickup, entry fees, water, and transport included.

“Wai-o-tapu Great guide- friendly and knowledgable. He got us to our two main sites the Wai-o-tapu and the Polynesian day spa! We loved the two experiences.”

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10.Cathedral Cove with the Lost Spring Hidden Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $381

Travel by private vehicle from Auckland to Cathedral Cove, walk the track from Hahei Beach, stop in Whitianga, and spend two hours in The Lost Spring’s natural mineral pools. An English-speaking guide, transport, fuel, and spa admission are included. Lunch is not.

“The tour was amazing and very fun Definitely recommend it our tour guy was great If you come to New Zealand you must do this tour”

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11.Hobbiton Movie Set Tour to Blue Springs and Mineral Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $456

Travel from Auckland in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Hobbiton, the clear waters of Blue Springs, and a private wooden bathtub at Te Aroha Mineral Spa. Expect a long but rewarding 12-hour day, friendly guiding, hotel pickup, and time for lunch in Tirau.

“It was nice to get the schedule three days ago. The guide was friendly and had water ready in the car, making the trip from Auckland to Hobbiton enjoyable. Even during the long drive, the guide engaged in small talk, making the journey smRead more”

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