Wairakei Terraces

Wairakei Terraces is a wellness center and thermal health spa where you can enjoy the benefits of geothermal and mineral rich water. You can enjoy this holistic experience in the Wairakei geothermal valley in Taupo, New Zealand. The area is surrounded by native bush and features abundant natural silica pools. Natural springs have always been used by the Maori for healing, wellness, and bathing and Wairakei Terraces continues this tradition. You can enjoy relaxing baths, mud pools and beauty treatments to re-energize and revitalize the mind.

The pools here draw healing properties from geothermal terraces and silica water about 1.5km below the ground and you can immerse yourself in natural heat. They are meant for adults of 14 years and above. The thermal pools relax the body and leave you feeling moisturized. There are four different pools at four different temperatures and the waters constitute silica, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and other beneficial ingredients. The spa offers various services like hot stone massages, deep tissue massages or different facials using herbal balms and oils. You can also enjoy a self-guided terrace walk across Te Kiri o Hinekai stream and view natural pools, intricate Maori carvings, a gushing geyser and steam vents.