🇳🇿 Taupo’s Best-Kept Secret: DeBretts Hot Springs ♨️

✨ Family-friendly geothermal heaven! We went with 3 adults + 2 kids (student discount applied) and scored a family pass for $85 (normally 2 adults + 4 kids). 💦 Why Families Love It Multiple pools: One extra-hot, others kid-perfect temps. Bonus: Adjacent water slide park (extra fee, unheated – we skipped it!). Kiwi trust system: No ticket checks – just pure relaxation. 👶 Kid Verdict: "Can we live here?" 🤩 ☀️ Apply sunscreen – zero shade + reflective water = instant burn! 🔒 Lockers: $10 deposit → $5 refund (keep the ticket!). 🩴 Bring everything: Towels, flip-flops, etc. (no freebies here!). 🌿 Pool Vibes 4-5 silica-rich pools (bridge-connected ✨). Best time: 6PM – soft light + cooler air. #NZFamilyTravel #WinterWarmth #HotSpringMagic