NEW ZEALAND · MASSAGE & RELAXATION
The good massage & relaxation tours go early and the great ones go earlier. Here are 7 to lock in before you land, what is included and how they differ.
Review of Rotorua’s Hell’s Gate geothermal walk, Māori carving, mud bath, and sulphur spa, with practical tips on timing, value, and what to bring.
“We loved it. It’s something you can’t experience anywhere else.”
Soak in Rotorua's geothermal mud and sulphur pools at Hells Gate, with a cool plunge, Māori traditions, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The one hour on the booking is not true after the mud spa you an spend as much time as you want in the other pools. Come out feeling relaxed”
Relax in Rotorua’s 12+ Pavilion Pools, with seven mineral hot pools, lake views, reflexology stones, and a deep exercise pool.
“Just what the doctor ordered. Relaxing and soothing. Staff very friendly and helpful. Pools were amazing,showers were awesome. Definitely coming back when in town again.”
Review of Polynesian Spa Rotorua’s $47 Deluxe Lake Spa, with mineral pools, lake views, heated recliners, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The serenity and the luxurious feeling of the water are amazing”
Review of Polynesian Spa Rotorua’s Deluxe Lake Spa, with mineral pools, lake views, family access, pricing, facilities, and practical tips.
“Disappointed in this experience. We have visited the thermal pools in another location & enjoyed a lot more. The facilities at the Polynesian spa were very good though”
Review of Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools: 22 outdoor pools, slides, family fun, accessibility, dining, prices, timing, and practical tips.
“Great after a long day of travel. We came back for a 2nd relaxating treatment after our bungi jump and jet boat experience in Hanmer Springs. There is a great spinner in teh changing rooms to spin all teh water out of your clothes... use it!”
Soak in Rotorua’s acidic and alkaline hot pools, walk the reflexology path, and enjoy lake views at this calm adults-focused spa.
“If you want to spend the day lounging in a hot pool, stop in here. There were a number of pools and it definitely helped my aches and pains”
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