🇳🇿 Taupo Hot Springs ♨️ | Geothermal Healing

Planned Rotorua but time crunch? Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Spa is the budget-friendly alternative! 💰 Deal Alert Walk-in: ~$25 NZD BookMe: As low as $17.5 (weekdays > weekends). My hack: 5PM Saturday slot = golden hour soak! 🌅 ⚠️ Must-Knows ☀️ 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. 🍽️ Food Recs 🍜 P6’s Chinese comfort food – a hug for homesick tummies! 🍦 Luna’s Feijoa Ice Cream: Tart, tropical, and SO Kiwi – must-try for sour lovers! ✈️ McDonald’s Plane: Eat fries in a cockpit – quirky + kid-approved! 🍟👧🏻 #NZHotSprings #BudgetTravel #WHVNZ