Ngawha Springs: Soak in 16 Sacred Geothermal Pools Hot Pools: Monday or Tuesday Access
ID: GYG1561134-2382404
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Step into 16 ancient geothermal pools steeped in Māori healing tradition. Each pool holds unique minerals and temperatures. Enjoy a 2-hour session and access all the facilities at the Waiariki pools.
Nestled in the heart of Northland, Ngawha Springs is one of New Zealand's most sacred and storied geothermal destinations. For centuries, the Ngāpuhi people have bathed in these mineral-rich waters to restore their wairua (spirit), ease pain and heal common ailments. Now, you are invited to experience that same ancient ritual.
Your 2-hour session gives you full access to all 16 geothermal pools, each with its own unique combination of minerals, temperature and colour. No two pools are alike. Some are soothing and warm, others deeply therapeutic, all drawing from far beneath the earth to deliver a truly restorative soak.
Ngawha Springs carries profound cultural and spiritual significance. Māori oral history connects these springs to the volcanoes of Hawaii, affirming the genealogical threads that tie Polynesian peoples across the Pacific. When you step into these waters, you are stepping into something ancient and alive.
Whether you are seeking relief from aching muscles, a moment of stillness or simply a one-of-a-kind New Zealand experience, Ngawha Springs offers something no luxury spa can replicate: the living, mineral-rich breath of the earth itself.
Highlights
- Soak in 16 geothermal pools, each with distinct minerals and temperatures
- Enjoy 2-hour access to all pools and onsite facilities
- Discover Ngāpuhi tradition and centuries of Māori healing culture
- Experience a rare geothermal soak at one of New Zealand's most sacred sites
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please bring appropriate swimwear
Use of old swimwear and towels is advised as the smell can stay in your swimwear or possibly discolour for a number of washes
Towels are available for hire at the front desk ($10 each)
If you are eligible for a concession please ensure you bring proof of address that our staff can sight on arrival
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times
Running, jumping or diving isn't allowed in the premises
Dig mud from in or around the pools isn't allowed
Stay hydrated, sip water – as sun, heat, wind can dehydrate you
Be mindful of how long you spend in the hotter pools if you have medical conditions
Mind the steps and seats in our pools – they are not easy to see due to the colours of our mineral springs
Mind your belongings or valuables
INCLUDED
- 2 hour session in Waiariki thermal pools
- Access to all facilities at Waiariki pools
NOT INCLUDED
- Towels are available for hireage ($10 each) at the front desk
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
