Ports of Tauranga Geothermal & Deluxe Spa (restricted 16+)

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About this activity

Join us for our over 16 years of age tour

Private guided walking tour through Ohinemutu, a living Māori geothermal village situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua.

After the Māori Village tour we head to Waiariki Spa (adults only).

Nestled on the shores of Lake Rotorua a world class spa awaits. Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is a luxury Māori cultural wellness thermal retreat for adults.

Wai Ariki is owned by Ngāti Whakaue and is built on their legacy of cultural traditions, healing practices and manaakitanga (warm hospitality). Wai Ariki meaning 'Chiefly Waters' is architecturally stunning and culturally authentic specialising in holistic health and wellbeing.

The 2-hour Restorative Journey - Wai Whakaora

is a 7-step multisensory experience blending Māori culture, traditional healing practices with the healing elements of geothermal heat, water, mud, and steam. The Journey is unique in the world and has been purposefully curated to relax and rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Ready2Roll Tours and Transfers

Ages: Adults (16–101 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entry into Ohinemutu and Waiariki Spa
Included: Bottled water
Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Lunch: Shared grazing platters of sandwiches, fruit and cake/slice with juice, water and herbal tea
Included: Locker, Robe and Towels provided for Spa Experience

Itinerary

Ohinemutu

one hour Admission included

Your Rotorua adventure begins with a private guided walking tour through Ohinemutu, a living Māori geothermal village situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua. It is also home to Ngāti Whakaue. Ngāti Whakaue is a sub-tribe of the Te Arawa waka (canoe) which journeyed from the Pacific homeland of Hawaiiki to New Zealand around 1350AD.

Ohinemutu Village was the city centre for the Rotorua region in the early 1870’s. Visitors, including royalty, arrived at this bustling settlement before going on to visit the Pink and White Terraces at Lake Tarawera, and to experience the healing waters of Rotorua.

Today, Ohinemutu is the setting for many significant occasions for the people of Rotorua. It an area of spiritual, historic and cultural importance. You will be guided by a Ngāti Whakaue descendent or family member and learn about a distinctive way of life, see the natural cooking pools and bathing areas, admire the paramount traditional meeting house and St Faith’s Anglican church.
Stop 2

4 hours Admission included

Nestled on the shores of Lake Rotorua a world class spa awaits. Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is a luxury Māori cultural wellness thermal retreat for adults.

Wai Ariki is owned by Ngāti Whakaue and is built on their legacy of cultural traditions, healing practices and manaakitanga (warm hospitality). Wai Ariki meaning 'Chiefly Waters' is architecturally stunning and culturally authentic specialising in holistic health and wellbeing.

The 2-hour Restorative Journey - Wai Whakaora

is a 7-step multisensory experience blending Māori culture, traditional healing practices with the healing elements of geothermal heat, water, mud, and steam. The Journey is unique in the world and has been purposefully curated to relax and rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul.

What to Bring

Swimwear, jandels / thongs / slides to walk aroud in (otherwise barefoot is fine)

A towel, robe and locker will be supplied

16 years and above

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Go out through the gates at the Ports of Tauranga through security and our driver will meet you there with a sign with your names on it

End point

Go out through the gates at the Ports of Tauranga through security and our driver will meet you there with a sign with your names on it

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 16 not permitted at Luxury Spa so tour not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 years
- Travellers with high-risk medical conditions should seek professional advise prior to making a booking