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Steaming terraced mineral pools beside Lake Rotorua at dusk

Rotorua/New Zealand

Polynesian Spa

Lakeside alkaline and acidic mineral pools on the shore of Lake Rotorua.

Baignade
Intérieur / Extérieur

Polynesian Spa sits on the edge of Lake Rotorua, where two distinct springs — the alkaline Rachel and the acidic Priest — feed a terrace of pools stepping down to the water.

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Pourquoi y aller

You can move between two chemically different waters in one afternoon, with the lake and its steam vents in front of you.

Recommandations

Hôtels à proximité

Découvrez où dormir près de Polynesian Spa.

L'eau

Eau thermale

Source
Rachel and Priest springs
Minéralisation
Alkaline sodium silicate and acidic sulphate
Caractère
Two distinct waters: the alkaline Rachel spring for the skin, the mildly acidic Priest spring for joints.

Équipements

  • Thermal pools
  • Outdoor pools
  • Massage treatments
  • Café

Histoire

Bathing here dates to the 1880s, when a Catholic priest reported relief from arthritis in the spring that now bears the name Priest.

Informations pratiques

The adults-only Deluxe Lake Spa pools are the quietest; towels and lockers are rented on site.

Site officiel

Y aller

A ten-minute walk from central Rotorua, at the end of Hinemoa Street beside the Government Gardens.

Situation

Rotorua, New Zealand-38.1400, 176.2540Voir sur la carte Balnevia

Lieux liés

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