Whakarewarewa Valley Thermal Pools

Whakarewarewa Valley Thermal Pools

Located in the southern part of Rotorua and only a 35-minute drive from the city, the Whakarewarewa Valley Thermal Pools are an ideal place to unwind any time of the year. They see daily visitors year-round, are open seven days a week (except Christmas), and open to the public at 10 AM.

The Whakarewarewa Valley Thermal Pools offer a unique way to experience the “living waters” of the Whakarewarewa Valley. A variety of hot spring pools are available for guests, including private wave pools and customizable water temperatures. Visitors can relax in the thermal baths while taking in the stunning surrounding scenery — a perfect combination. You can also admire the ferns and mosses unique to the geothermal region of southern Rotorua, rare and strikingly beautiful. Nearby, there’s a campground with 20 sites, equipped with showers, laundry facilities, and a kitchen, allowing you to enjoy the springs and flora by day and gaze at New Zealand’s starry skies by night.

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Continent: Oceania

Country/Region: New Zealand

Province/State: Bay of Plenty Region

City: Rotorua