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Wai Ariki Hot Springs And Spa Tickets

Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua is a luxury geothermal spa set on the shores of Lake Rotorua, incorporating Māori healing rituals into its treatments. Find hot spring entry, spa packages, and combo options here.
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Slide 1 of 8, Couple enjoying a mud bath at Hell's Gate geothermal park.
Couple enjoying a mud bath at Hell's Gate geothermal park.
1 hr 30 mins
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  • Sink into mineral-rich mud baths and soothing sulfur pools at Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve for a Māori healing tradition passed down for generations.

  • Explore New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve, home to bubbling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and the Southern Hemisphere's largest hot waterfall.

  • Wander past steaming vents, mud volcanoes, and the famous Kakahi Falls.

  • Shuttle transfers from Rotorua Central make getting to this legendary spa experience easy and convenient.

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  • Sink into mineral-rich mud baths and soothing sulfur pools at Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve for a Māori healing tradition passed down for generations.

  • Explore New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve, home to bubbling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and the Southern Hemisphere's largest hot waterfall.

  • Wander past steaming vents, mud volcanoes, and the famous Kakahi Falls.

  • Shuttle transfers from Rotorua Central make getting to this legendary spa experience easy and convenient.

from
NZ$90
Slide 1 of 4, Visitors photographing geothermal steam at Hell's Gate, New Zealand.
Visitors photographing geothermal steam at Hell's Gate, New Zealand.
3 hrs
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  • This ticket is the full-access pass to Hell’s Gate Geothermal Reserve, with access to mud and sulfur pools, and Māori carving activities.

  • Pick your path through three different walking tracks. You'll pass through mud pools, steaming cliffs, and pockets of native bush.

  • Visit the Kakahi Falls and the constantly shifting mud volcano, plus join a Māori carving session to learn the stories and techniques that bring wood to life.

  • Bathe in nutrient-rich geothermal mud and sulfur pools, a tradition enjoyed by Māori warriors for centuries.

  • Every visit supports the preservation of Māori heritage and Rotorua’s geothermal environment.

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  • This ticket is the full-access pass to Hell’s Gate Geothermal Reserve, with access to mud and sulfur pools, and Māori carving activities.

  • Pick your path through three different walking tracks. You'll pass through mud pools, steaming cliffs, and pockets of native bush.

  • Visit the Kakahi Falls and the constantly shifting mud volcano, plus join a Māori carving session to learn the stories and techniques that bring wood to life.

  • Bathe in nutrient-rich geothermal mud and sulfur pools, a tradition enjoyed by Māori warriors for centuries.

  • Every visit supports the preservation of Māori heritage and Rotorua’s geothermal environment.

from
NZ$115

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Plan to arrive 15–20 minutes before your session to allow time for check-in, changing, and preparation.

About Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa

Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa is more than just a spa—it’s a curated wellness experience rooted in indigenous knowledge and geothermal healing. Move through a sequence of mineral pools, hydrotherapy zones, and relaxation spaces, all designed to restore balance and well-being. Book your Wai Ariki bathing experience and enjoy one of Rotorua’s most unique relaxation experiences.


Address1047 Whakaue Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Year opened2023
Visitors per year50000
Expected wait time - Standard0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

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Wai Ariki is one of Rotorua’s newest premium wellness experiences, blending modern spa design with traditional Māori healing practices.

Why visit Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa?

Māori-inspired wellness experience

Experience geothermal bathing rooted in Māori traditions, designed to restore balance, relax the body, and calm the mind through a guided wellness journey.

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What our guests say

Lee M

New Zealand
Family
Apr 2026
The setting is good. The mud is great. Just staff in the mud area are all in a long face. The receptionists are Okie.

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Sulphur Spa Tickets

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