Come and explore the bubbling and streaming lands of Wairakei Terraces - A geothermal wonderland and the jewel in the crown of this magical region.
Come and explore the bubbling and streaming lands of Wairakei Terraces - A geothermal wonderland and the jewel in the crown of this magical region.
Wairakei is highly valued by Maori's who settled here over a 1,000 years ago and enjoyed the waters therapeutic and healing powers.
Marvel at the intricate Maori carvings during your walk through the terraces which depict the history of the local tribe Ngati Tuwharetoa.
You'll be in awe of the geysers that blast the waters up from depths of 1.5km reaching pressures of 250 thousand pounds per square inch.
The vivid blue pools cascade beautifully over the terraces, carrying the silica which helped form these amazing natural platforms.
Come and experience these outstanding terraces and discover for yourself why they were once touted as the true eighth wonder of the world.
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We often stop at these stunning hot mineral pools on our way through Taupo. It is a beautifully kept facility and the ultimate in relaxation in the middle of a long drive. Adults only mean it’s a quiet and very chilled atmosphere. Even when the carpark looks busy it never feels crowded. Lovely, thoughtful staff who always great warmly upon arrival. A highly recommended stop and visit, you won’t regret it.
The massage was 45 min, not 60. (Paid for 60 min). Left on table with a wet blanket for the first 8 min. The massage was light touching and disappointing. She pulled and knotted my hair because a few strands fell on my back. No one asked how our massage was. My person was outside smoking, instead of checking us out. Couples massage $230, paid in advance.
We were disappointed with this attraction. When compared to other similar geothermal experiences this is probably at the bottom of our list.
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manda84 from New Zealand wrote on 08 July 2025
Cool
What a neat place! Definitely a nice little visit 😊