A choice of hot pool for everyone
The public hot pools offer a range of bathing experiences in a spectacular natural setting. Geothermal water flows into the pools after being cooled over the cascades to the perfect bathing temperature.
Entry to the pools includes access to our eco trail to Te Manaroa Spring, so you can follow the journey of our water straight back to the source.
The geothermal water is ‘alive’ and can contain naturally occurring organisms. For the health and safety of everyone, we ask that visitors please keep their head above water while bathing, as ingestion of the water can result in illness.
Book a Soak
Prices and Temperatures
Includes access into the 6 general pools. Online booking fees not included.
| Adults | $27.50 |
| Children (5 - 15 yrs) |
$14.20 |
| Infants (under 5 yrs) |
$4.00 |
| Spectators/Eco Trail | $4.00 |
| Family Concession (2 adults and 2 children) |
$73.50 |
| New Zealand Senior Citizen (Super Gold Card must be presented) |
$19.50 |
Book online to reserve your spot during busy seasons. At peak times, we do operate controlled entries if we are at capacity.
We offer 12 month season passes for families, couples and individuals. These prices come into affect on April 18th 2025.
| Family Season Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children) |
$420 |
| Additional child | $45 |
| Couple Season Pass (2 adults) |
$310 |
| Individual Season Pass (1 adult) |
$192 |
(Prices subject to change at any time and Terms/Conditions apply)
Subject to availability
| Towel hire | $18* |
| Men's shorts hire | $18* |
| Women's one piece swimsuit hire | $18* |
*All hire fees include a $10 deposit which will be refunded upon return
Add to your booking when you book online.
| The Settlers Pool | 36°C-38°C |
| The Soak Pool | 39°C-41°C |
| The Garden Pool | 37°C-39°C |
| The Pergola Pool | 35°C-38°C |
| The Tubs | 30°C-34°C |
| Private Pools (individually controlled) | 36°C |
Our Hot Pools
The Settlers Pool is the foundation of the Waikite Valley Hotpools complex. It marks the beginning of bathing in the Te Manaroa Spring Waters, whereby settlers to Waikite Valley devised a means to divert and cool the boiling waters of Te Manaroa. A series of cascades were built to flow the thermal waters over, with the intention of using air temperatures to cool the water from the spring to suitable bathing temperatures .Once this was achieved they set about to build a pool which was opened on 1st July 1972. Today the Settlers pool sits between 36°- 38° Celsius for all to enjoy.
Enjoy stunning views overlooking the boiling Otamakokore Stream and Waikite Valley beyond while soaking in the 35°- 38° Celsius covered Pergola Pool.
Our Tranquil Garden Pool overlooks the boiling Otamakokore Stream and out across the Waikite Valley through native bush. Enjoy nature’s ambience at its best during the day or soak under the stars at night in the 37°- 39° Celsius pool.
Relax in the outdoor tubs for a cool off in 30°- 34° Celsius water while watching the action in the main Settlers pool.
With an average temperature of 39° - 41° Celsius, it's easy to soak away stress and worries whilst taking in the fresh country air and listening to the pure geothermal water flowing over the cascades.
Get away from the crowd and seek some peace and quiet with someone on your wavelength.
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