About | Spa Thermal Park

The Spa Thermal Park is a pretty popular spot and for good reason. Every time we’re in Taupo, it’s hard not to visit. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day of fun. You’ll need to walk here but it’s only about ten minutes away from the carpark.

When you get there you’ll find a hot stream that runs into the cold Waikato River, find the perfect temperature for you and hop right in. The natural rock pools, waterfalls and the mighty Waikato River make for the perfect surroundings. It’s wonderfully warm and relaxing.

You can also continue on from here to do the Huka Scenic walking trails or the Rotary Ride Mountain Bike Trail which follows along the Waikato River and leads to the Huka Falls.

They have a fun playground by the carpark and plenty of room to run around. There are toilets here, also.

 

Nearby

AC Baths & Thermal Hot Pools

Huka Falls

Craters of the Moon

Huka Prawn Park

Rock’n Ropes

Huka Honey Hive

Hukafalls Jet

Aratiatia Rapids

 

Location

 

Photos

Spa Thermal Park lookout

huka trails information board

view over the Spa Thermal Park

Spa Thermal Park toilet block

 

They’ve got a really nice toilet block here, but it will be busy during peak times.

 

otumuheke stream information board

steam coming up over the hot thermal stream

 

The perfect place to come and unwind!

 

people at the thermal park

information board

little waterfall at the Spa Thermal Park

nice little thermal streams

the Spa Thermal Park runs into the cold waikato river

 

This part was really cold as water levels were high, but another time we had come, it was a lot lower and warmer by the steps.

 

kids enjoying the thermal stream

native forest surrounding the forest

family friendly

taupo attraction

 

Walk/bike beside the river

If you’re interested in doing a little more in the area there’s a nice walking and biking track along the river.

 

the waikato river nz

 

Walking back

 

the walk to the stream

 

Playground

There’s a cool little playground by the car park. The boys loved playing with the sand.

 

the playground at the Spa Thermal Park

kids playing in the sand pit at the park

Spa Thermal Park playground

kids playing at the playground

 

 

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