Wairakei Terraces Thermal Spa, Thermal bath complex in Taupo District, New Zealand.
Description
Wairakei Terraces Thermal Spa is a thermal bath complex in the Taupo District with three natural pools at varying temperatures. The basins formed over time through mineral deposits from underground hot springs, creating distinctive white terraced formations.
History
The thermal springs at Wairakei served local communities as a healing resource for generations before becoming a modern wellness destination. The naturally heated waters attracted people seeking their therapeutic properties over time.
Culture
The thermal pools incorporate Maori traditions through the design of silica terraces and the implementation of traditional therapeutic practices.
Practical
Access is permitted from age 14 onwards, with opening hours extending from morning through late evening. Visitors should note that the facility closes earlier on certain days of the week.
Did you know?
The natural silica formations create white terraces where thermal waters flow, generating pools with specific mineral compositions including magnesium and potassium.
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