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Trip Planner: South Pacific / New Zealand / North Island / Waikato Region / Taupo District / Taupo / Spa Thermal Park and Riverbank Recreational and Scenic Reserve

Spa Thermal Park and Riverbank Recreational and Scenic Reserve, Taupo

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Unwind and forget the stress of traveling at Spa Thermal Park and Riverbank Recreational and Scenic Reserve, a lush park filled with thermal pools ranging from warm to hot temperatures. Kids will enjoy running around the extensive area, which provides a completely natural setting. Since the pools are natural, consider wearing sandals or water shoes to avoid stepping on sharp rocks. There are no onsite facilities, so remember to bring your own drinking water. Also, keep your valuables close and lock your cars, as theft is somewhat common at this attraction. With our international travel planner, Taupo attractions like Spa Thermal Park and Riverbank Recreational and Scenic Reserve can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.

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By mariannah378

The warm water out of the rocks is nice but not as hot as last year but I have heard that it is because of the new geothermal powerstation taking away the heat. But it's still a lovely place to be...

The warm water out of the rocks is nice but not as hot as last year but I have heard that it is because of the new geothermal powerstation taking away the heat. But it's still a lovely place to be... more »
By W4N4K4

What an amazing view and clean public facilities as usual. The coffee shop offers an excellent service. However if you travel for the thermal pool experience please don't come here specially in...

What an amazing view and clean public facilities as usual. The coffee shop offers an excellent service. However if you travel for the thermal pool experience please don't come here specially in... more »
By amyrosylily

we were expecting a hot pool to relax our tired feet, but maybe because it is summer time, the Otumuheke Stream hot pool is actually very cool. nevertheless, it is a good natural swimming pool.

we were expecting a hot pool to relax our tired feet, but maybe because it is summer time, the Otumuheke Stream hot pool is actually very cool. nevertheless, it is a good natural swimming pool. more »

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