Launched just as we are starting to consider that perfect Mother’s Day gift, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa have officially opened bookings for their much-anticipated wellness and spa experiences which are set to take manuhiri (visitors) on a truly unique wellness and relaxation journey.
Gift certificates are also now available to purchase, with authentic thermal wellness and spa experiences that will never be forgotten able to be used from 1st August, 2023.
Set to open in the coming months, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is a luxury cultural wellness spa located on the newly transformed lakefront in Rotorua, Aotearoa. Wai Ariki guests can look forward to stepping into a haven of tranquillity where the region’s geothermal waters are combined with the centuries-old legacy of Ngāti Whakaue culture, healing practices and manaakitanga (caring hospitality).
Rania Sears, General Manager, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is delighted the experiences are now on offer; “Since the 1800s, people have been visiting Rotorua to experience the region’s geothermal waters and Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa will continue that legacy and maintain Rotorua’s position as an international spa and wellness destination.
“There are many experiences to choose from, all of which are devoted to replenishing the body and mind to achieve health and wellbeing in a truly unique cultural experience. Whether you are looking for a shared experience with friends or loved ones or just want to take some much-needed time out for yourself, all our exclusive experiences are set to delight, restore and revive like nothing else you have experienced”.
Wai Ariki has two main spa areas: Te Āhuru Mōwai (Sanctuary), a premium space for bathing and spa treatments and our Wai Whakaora (Restorative Journey).
Te Āhuru Mōwai (Sanctuary)
Te Āhuru Mōwai is the heart of Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa and includes a range of Sanctuary Bathing Experiences in geothermal mineral-rich waters, drawn directly from its source, deep below the surface. Manuhiri can rest in a truly unique mineral bathing experience, combined with spa experiences founded on Ngāti Whakaue traditional healing practices.
Wai Whakaora (Restorative Journey)
Wai Whakaora is a carefully planned, multi-sensory, restorative journey made up of a series of hot and cold experiences designed to maximise therapeutic benefit. In addition to a range of geothermal pools, freshwater and cold plunge pools, the restorative journey includes unique features such as a herbal pool, which combines mineral water with the aromatherapy properties of native plants kawakawa (pepper tree) and koromiko (Hebe Elliptica) to support calmness and relaxation; a mud experience and a cold frigidarium.
With every element of the building design, spa experience and manuhiri journey through Wai Ariki being founded on Ngāti Whakaue principles, practices and stories, this truly distinctive development will attract guests from around the world.
Centrally located in the North Island of New Zealand, Rotorua is an easy place to travel to via air or road after a short flight from the East Coast of Australia into Auckland. The stunning area is renowned not only for its geothermal activity, sparkling lakes and beautiful forests, but also its rich Māori culture, which is embedded into all aspects of Wai Ariki.
With Rotorua’s spectacular hiking and mountain bike trails, five-star accommodation aplenty and award-winning cafes and restaurants, Wai Ariki guests can complete their wellness experience with an array of relaxation or adventure-packed options for the holiday that truly has it all.
