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Hot Springs in New Zealand

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  • Hanmer Springs, Canterbury

    New Zealand's largest geothermal hot pool complex in Hanmer Springs, with pools from 28°C to 42°C, a lazy river, slides and alpine views.

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  • Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

    A Rotorua day spa built around Ngāti Whakaue hot-springs traditions, centered on a seven-step geothermal Restorative Journey with lakeview thermal pools, mud

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  • Taupo, Waikato

    Adults-only geothermal hot springs in the Wairakei valley near Taupo, with three thermal pools fed by natural silica-rich mineral water, plus spa treatments

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  • Tekapo, Canterbury

    Outdoor hot pools, a cooler soak and a kids' aqua play area beside Lake Tekapo, with walk-in day passes and an on-site café.

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  • Wanaka, Otago

    Adults-only hot springs with thermal pool and sauna in Wānaka, open for day passes most evenings and Saturday afternoons, closed Sundays.

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