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Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs) 10% OFF

Location Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
$94.33
$104.81
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, located in New Zealand, is the only Māori Cultural Wellness Spa proudly owned by the local iwi, Ngāti Whakaue. With a maximum of 16 guests welcomed every 30 minutes, the spa ensures a serene and intimate atmosphere for relaxation.

  • 💧 Experience the Wai Whakaora Restorative Journey, a two-hour culturally rich spa experience inspired by Ngāti Whakaue.
  • 🌊 Begin your journey at the mauri stone, where you release stress and receive a blessing for calm and openness.
  • 🚿 Refresh yourself with waterfall showers, followed by therapeutic saunas designed to help you unwind.
  • ❄️ Alternate between hot and cold therapies to energize your senses throughout the experience.
  • 🛁 Relax in mineral-rich geothermal pools, enhancing your rejuvenation with a soothing hydrotherapy experience.
  • 🌱 Soothe your skin in the geothermal Mud Lounge, applying nourishing mineral-rich muds mixed with indigenous plants and oils.
  • 💨 Finish in the tranquil steam room, reflecting on a blend of relaxation and cultural enrichment.
  • 🔑 Enjoy included amenities such as a locker, robe, and towel for your comfort during the experience.
  • 🌄 Take in stunning views overlooking Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island while enjoying a cultural and wellness guided walk.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces designed for easy access.

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Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs)
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Locker, robe and towel included
  • Stunning views overlooking Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island
  • Cultural & Wellness Guided Walk through Restorative Journey
  • Te Ahi Tipua: Fire & Ice room with saunas, wade pool and frigidarium
  • Te Taiwhanga Matua - Geothermal mineral alkaline, cold-water plunge, herbal, and hydrotherapy pools
  • Te Pae Paru - Geothermal Mud Lounge (self application natural mud mixed with indigenous plant/oils)
  • Kohu Wai Ariki - Steam Room with heated stone
  • Water station facilities
  • Te Hihiri: Lifeforce & Energy Stone - Blessing Offered
  • Te Ngao - Closing Māori blessing
  • Two hour Wellness Journey
  • No food or beverages provided
  • Transfers not included - Self Drive Only

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We are located near the Rotorua lake front...
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We are located near the Rotorua lake front...

Experience the Wai Whakaora Restorative Journey—a two-hour, culturally rich spa experience inspired by Ngāti Whakaue and set by Lake Rotorua. Begin at the mauri stone, releasing stress and receiving a blessing to create space for calm and openness.

Throughout the journey, pūrākau (stories) guide each therapy. Start with refreshing waterfall showers, followed by therapeutic saunas to unwind. Alternate between hot and cold therapies to energise your senses.

Relax in mineral-rich geothermal pools, enjoy a rejuvenating hydrotherapy experience, and soothe your skin in the mud lounge with nourishing mineral-rich muds. Finish in the tranquil steam room, reflecting on this blend of relaxation and cultural enrichment.

The Wai Whakaora Restorative Journey is more than just a spa treatment; it’s a deeply immersive, culturally enriching experience that connects you to the land, the heritage, and yourself. Leave feeling completely renewed, balanced, and reconnected to the beauty of Rotorua’s landscape and the stories of the Ngāti Whakaue people.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age restrictions, suitable for 16years and older
  • Not recommended for those with high or low blood pressures
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs) 10% OFF

    Location Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
    $94.33
    $104.81
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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