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Highlights

  • Ease into a restorative 2-hour wellness journey inspired by Ngāti Whakaue traditions and Māori healing practices.
  • Explore a geothermal wellness circuit with mineral pools, cold-water plunges, saunas, and hydrotherapy experiences.
  • Receive a Te Hihiri lifeforce energy stone blessing to release stress and create space for calm and openness.
  • Soothe your skin with natural geothermal mud blended with indigenous plants and nourishing oils.
  • Connect with Māori culture through pūrākau, traditional stories, and a guided wellness walk beside Lake Rotorua.

Your Experience

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Reconnect with yourself, the land, and Māori culture through the Wai Whakaora Restorative Journey at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa. Set beside Lake Rotorua, this two-hour wellness experience combines geothermal therapies, cultural storytelling, and restorative rituals inspired by Ngāti Whakaue.

Getting started

Arrive at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa at your selected time and begin your restorative journey with a cultural and wellness guided walk. Start at the Te Hihiri mauri stone, where a blessing helps you release stress and create space for calm and openness before moving through the wellness circuit.

What to expect

  • Te Hihiri lifeforce blessing: Begin your journey at the mauri stone with a blessing designed to help you release stress and reconnect with your inner energy.

  • Te Ahi Tipua fire & ice experience: Move between therapeutic saunas, a wade pool, and frigidarium as you alternate between warm and cold therapies.

  • Geothermal mineral pools: Relax in mineral-rich alkaline pools and cold-water plunges, then enjoy herbal and hydrotherapy pools for a soothing sensory experience.

  • Te Pae Paru geothermal mud lounge: Apply natural geothermal mud mixed with indigenous plants and oils to nourish and refresh your skin.

  • Kohu Wai Ariki steam room: Finish your wellness circuit in a tranquil steam room with heated stone, giving you time to slow down and reflect.

  • Māori cultural storytelling: Throughout the journey, pūrākau, or traditional stories, introduce you to Māori perspectives on restoration, wellbeing, and connection to the land.

  • Lakeside setting: Enjoy a peaceful wellness experience beside Lake Rotorua, surrounded by the geothermal landscape and cultural heritage of the region.

Inclusions

  • Entry to Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
  • 2-hour Wai Whakaora restorative journey
  • Cultural & wellness guided walk
  • Te Hihiri lifeforce energy stone blessing
  • Te Ahi Tipua fire & ice room
  • Saunas, wade pool & frigidarium
  • Cold-water plunge
  • Herbal & hydrotherapy pools
  • Te Pae Paru geothermal mud lounge
  • Insight into Māori restorative treatments & pūrākau

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

Bring swimwear, flip-flops, and a valid ID. Come prepared to move between hot, warm, and cold-water experiences.

This experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers. Guests with high or low blood pressure should not participate. This experience is restricted to guests aged 16 and above.

This experience is wheelchair accessible. The surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Confirmation is received at the time of booking. Most travelers can participate. The experience accommodates a maximum of 10 travelers. Guests may be required to complete a spa consultation form detailing any pre-existing medical conditions. A spa therapist may consult with guests before the experience based on the information provided.

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