The 12 Best Hot Springs & Spa Days near Auckland

1.Rotorua Māori Village & Hot Springs with Haka

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 12 hours · from $236Our pick

Visit Whakarewarewa Māori Village, see Rotorua’s geysers, watch a Haka, and soak at Polynesian Spa on a full-day trip from Auckland.

“We did not know much about New Zealand... What to do or where to go. We saw this tour and thought we will give it a go.. Glad we did as it was an amazing experience in all aspects. The tour guide is an absolute sweetheart... Very friendly, helpful and approachable. He even did some short extra tour that is not included in that tour itinerary. Highly recommended this to all... It’s an absolute one of a kind experience and everyone must experience 😊”

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2.Ex Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village with Haka and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $245Top rated

Spend a long day from Auckland at Whakarewarewa Māori Village, watch a haka, then soak in Rotorua’s Polynesian Spa thermal waters.

“Very good time. Spa was incredible. You are healing immediately 🥰. Driver was best. No need to ask for extra stops. Most experienced driver ., very nice story about island. We really enjoyed the ride .”

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3.From Auckand: Waiotapu and Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $235

See Wai-O-Tapu’s vivid geothermal pools, watch Lady Knox Geyser, then soak at Rotorua’s Polynesian Spa on a 12-hour Auckland tour.

“So relaxing, enjoyed the heated beds and the beautiful scenery, several spa bathes to enjoy, passed on the polar plunge but many were doing it”

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4.Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 12 hours · from $221Best value

Review of the Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu and Polynesian Spa tour, with geothermal sights, Rotorua views, practical tips, and value advice.

“Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re really happy to hear you had fun — that’s exactly what we love to hear. Hope to see you again on another adventure soon!”

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5.Rotorua Te Puia with Haka & Polynesian Spa Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $245

Review of Auckland’s Te Puia and Polynesian Spa day tour, with Māori culture, geysers, haka, thermal pools, pricing, and practical tips.

“This trip was amazing and I 100% recommend. First, we stoped at a small cafe on the way there to get breakfast. Then we traveled to rotarua. We were taken on a tour of the Māori workshop and then we got to go and see kiwis in an enclosRead more”

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6.Rotorua Te Puia, Haka & Polynesian Spa Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 12 hours · from $236

See Rotorua’s Pohutu Geyser, enjoy a powerful Māori performance, and relax in Polynesian Spa pools on a 12-hour Auckland day tour.

“Our guide, Jamie, went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable. He was extremely knowledgeable, took us to extra spots, and the pickup was right on time. The Polynesian Spa was very relaxing. Te Puia was nice—the geothermal area isn’t very large, but it is home to the highest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. The haka performance was powerful and fascinating to watch. Overall, it was an enjoyable day, and I would definitely recommend it.”

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7.Te Puia & Hells Gate incl. Mud Spa Experience Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $713

Review of a private Auckland to Rotorua tour combining Te Puia geysers, Māori culture, hangi lunch, and a Hell’s Gate mud spa.

“The private tour was nice as we could move at our own pace. However the mud spa experience seemed rushed and only allowed you 20 minutes in the mud spa itself. However this time limit is not set by the tour company”

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8.Wai-O-Tapu, Maori Haka & Hot Springs Rotorua Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · 12 hours · from $233

Explore Wai-O-Tapu, watch a Māori haka, and soak at Polynesian Spa on a 12-hour Auckland to Rotorua day tour.

“A geotermikus park színes iszaptavai, és a Polinéziai Spa termálfürdői.”

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9.Rotorua Highlights inc Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $229

See Wai-O-Tapu’s Champagne Pool, tour Rotorua, and soak at Polynesian Spa on a 12-hour Auckland day trip for $229.

“Loved the thermals steam and bubbling , quite prehistoric looking . Mark was Friendly and knowledgeable . Did a breaky/ coffee stop . Loved the relaxing Polynesian Spa and time to chill .”

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10.Wai-O-Tapu, Polynesian Spa & Maori Haka Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $242

Travel from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu, a Māori haka, and Polynesian Spa on a small-group Rotorua day tour with pickup included.

“Wai-o-tapu Great guide- friendly and knowledgable. He got us to our two main sites the Wai-o-tapu and the Polynesian day spa! We loved the two experiences.”

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11.Cathedral Cove with the Lost Spring Hidden Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $381

Visit Cathedral Cove, explore Whitianga, and soak in mineral pools at The Lost Spring on a private 12-hour Coromandel day trip from Auckland.

“The tour was amazing and very fun Definitely recommend it our tour guy was great If you come to New Zealand you must do this tour”

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12.Hobbiton Movie Set Tour to Blue Springs and Mineral Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $456

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton, Blue Springs, and Te Aroha Mineral Spa on a private 12-hour North Island day tour.

“I thought it was a small group tour, but I was a bit surprised that it was just our party. We had a very comfortable tour as a duo. It was a packed and fulfilling trip for a day. All the tourist spots were fantastic, and thanks to the passionate explanations from the guide, we enjoyed the trip throughout! I think we made a good choice. Highly recommended!”

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