Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs)
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa is the only Māori Cultural Wellness Spa in New Zealand proudly owned by an local iwi (tribe), Ngāti Whakaue.
To maintain a relaxed atmosphere, only 16 guests are welcomed per 30 minutes time slot, ensuring comfort and room to unwind.
*Cafe and retail onsite.
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Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs)
What's included in Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Inclusions
- Two hour Wellness Journey
- Te Ngao - Closing Māori blessing
- Te Hihiri: Lifeforce & Energy Stone - Blessing Offered
- Water station facilities
- Kohu Wai Ariki - Steam Room with heated stone
- Te Pae Paru - Geothermal Mud Lounge (self application natural mud mixed with indigenous plant/oils)
- Te Taiwhanga Matua - Geothermal mineral alkaline, cold-water plunge, herbal, and hydrotherapy pools
- Te Ahi Tipua: Fire & Ice room with saunas, wade pool and frigidarium
- Cultural & Wellness Guided Walk through Restorative Journey
- Stunning views overlooking Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island
- Locker, robe and towel included
- Transfers not included - Self Drive Only
- No food or beverages provided
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We are located near the Rotorua lake front...
