Must-visit hot springs in New Zealand

If you come to New Zealand, which advocates for pure and natural beauty, there are many places where you can experience outdoor hot springs amidst stunning natural scenery (some even for free). These are definitely reasons to say goodbye to your couch. Below are the hot spring baths hidden in the beautiful scenery of the North and South Islands.

Rotorua Geothermal Hot Springs

This is a holy land that every SPA enthusiast in the world must come to worship. The mud baths and sulfur springs here are essential courses for every beauty-loving woman. For just a few NZD, you can freely enjoy 35 uniquely charming hot springs. In a half-drunken state with slightly open pores, you can enjoy the coolness of wine, which is a unique gift from the other hemisphere.

Hells Gate Geothermal Park

Despite its name, Hells Gate is far from 'hellish'; it is a fun-filled paradise. The geothermal park produces 1000 kilograms of geothermal mud and sulfurous hot spring water, allowing visitors to experience mud baths and sulfur hot spring baths. Tikitere is the most active geothermal area in Hells Gate.

Polynesia Spa

One of New Zealand's internationally renowned best geothermal spas. Experience a unique lakeside geothermal spa, relaxing geothermal mineral baths, luxurious and sophisticated spa treatments, and the picturesque Lake Rotorua all perfectly integrated here. Discover the secrets of Polynesia Spa, which was rated among the world's top ten spas by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller magazine from 2004 to 2007.

Coromandel Hot Water Beach

If you wish, you can create your own hot spring in New Zealand! Before the tide comes in, dig your own steaming spa pool! As the warm spring water of Coromandel Hot Water Beach gushes through the fine sand, lie back comfortably and watch the waves crash on the shore in the distance, feeling utterly relaxed!

Queenstown Onsen Hot Pools

The most special feature of this hot spring center is the perfect viewing experience - each pool room is situated high on a cliff among cedar trees; each room has a button to control the closure of the windows. With a simple press of the button, the roof and windows will immediately open, turning the hot spring pool into an open-air hot spring pool.

Hanmer Springs

Here you can choose from a variety of special pools such as private hot springs, massage pools, and sulfur pools with panoramic views of the hot springs. After soaking, head to the hot spring restaurant for some ice cream and fish and chips to enjoy at your leisure. Then, have fun in the town with activities like jet boating, white-water rafting, and jungle trekking—there's no shortage of exciting experiences.

Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools

The private pools are hidden in the rainforest, offering great privacy for those who do not wish to be disturbed. The hot spring water is replaced after each use, ensuring you enjoy clean and fresh glacier water. The public pools are nestled in the green jungle, with three pools at temperatures of 36, 38, and 40 degrees Celsius, providing great comfort. After a tiring journey, immersing yourself in the green forest hot springs can thoroughly relax your body and mind, shedding all your fatigue.

Tekapo Hot Springs

Each hot spring pool is built in the shape of regional lakes (Ohau, Pukaki, and Tekapo), and each pool offers massage jets to relieve pain. Each pool covers an area of 40 square meters and has a maximum depth of one meter. What is special is that in winter, snow accumulates on the ground around the hot spring pools, enhancing the winter experience.