Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools — Local services in North Island

If you can visit this place - you must. It is absolutely worth the price. Such a special experience. I visited at night with friends who owned their own craft - but for $85 on a water taxi, entry fee included it is fabulous. There is a free barbecue facility ( multiple) clean and smoke free with lovely wooden tables, benches etc. Pack up a mobile dinner into the chilly bin and head on over , you will not be disappointed. It is very casual, bush tracks and compost toilets, not a venue for the hoipoloi, but rather those who want an authentic and special kiwi experience. There is no glitz or glamour but rather a BYO treasurable experience. No alcohol is allowed at the venue which has huge advantages- our response was to have pre dinner drinks and nibbles on board the boat before entering the 500m zone of...

I really want to keep this a secret and unspoilt but this place and its owners/guardians deserve all the praise they get. It really is a truly magical place and a stunning natural beauty that has been developed within keeping of its natural beauty for all to enjoy. Only accessible from the water, we paddled our kayak there. Just one hour each way and an amazing relaxing soak in the hot pools reward. BYO food for the bbq's or purchase snacks and drinks. No BYO alcohol. $25pp(Adult)for use of facilities is more than fair for this...

Beautiful spot with lake views and nice terraced pools, though 8 out of 9 of them were too hot to get in on this particular day (I know natural springs change over time), and I hear it was super crowded on weekends, so I was well pleased we went on a Monday so there were only 3 boats of people and we all fitted in the one pool that was a good temperature. I really enjoyed my visit, and enjoyed the picnic areas, especially the one moored over the water. Great info boards too. A...