Off the beaten track yet only minutes from Taupo township, you'll find the Taupo Hot Springs. Tucked behind the Taupo Debretts Resort (which neighbours The Hilton Hotel *darling*) this swimming complex simply oozes 'New Zealandness'.
It's like a slice of picture-postcard Kiwiana from the 70s. Not that it looks old (far from it), the Taupo Hot Springs is simply uncomplicated, very functional, very fun, and offers a range of pools all within waving distance.
We were lucky to be invited to swing by and indulge in a soak on our recent road trip. We are glad we did.
While small, there is everything you may need. If you want heat - there's hot spas; if you want tepid - there's tepid; if you want privacy - there's private pools available. And if you want a good giggle, there is the Dragon Slide at the far end of the complex. One slide, four stories high, and a ridiculously awesome ride!
Simple rules: if the water is green, keep your head above water (it is mineral springs so while natural, does have a few bugs - but this is expected). If the water is blue, no worries (it's chlorinated like most of the public swimming pools you will encounter) to submerge to your heart's content.
For the smaller members of the family, there's a water play area with pipes and taps to activate some fun showers, spills and fun water time.
Good, old-fashioned Kiwiana fun! Any weather, the kids would adore it, and the grown-ups would too, just quietly.
Getting to Taupo Hot Springs, drive into the carpark at Debretts Resort and park. You'll find a pedestrian gate to the left of the main office and wander down a driveway to the Taupo Hot Springs complex.
Thanks guys, we'll be back.
Getting to Taupo Hot Springs:
Taupo, North Island, NZ
It's like a slice of picture-postcard Kiwiana from the 70s. Not that it looks old (far from it), the Taupo Hot Springs is simply uncomplicated, very functional, very fun, and offers a range of pools all within waving distance.
We were lucky to be invited to swing by and indulge in a soak on our recent road trip. We are glad we did.
While small, there is everything you may need. If you want heat - there's hot spas; if you want tepid - there's tepid; if you want privacy - there's private pools available. And if you want a good giggle, there is the Dragon Slide at the far end of the complex. One slide, four stories high, and a ridiculously awesome ride!
Simple rules: if the water is green, keep your head above water (it is mineral springs so while natural, does have a few bugs - but this is expected). If the water is blue, no worries (it's chlorinated like most of the public swimming pools you will encounter) to submerge to your heart's content.
For the smaller members of the family, there's a water play area with pipes and taps to activate some fun showers, spills and fun water time.
Good, old-fashioned Kiwiana fun! Any weather, the kids would adore it, and the grown-ups would too, just quietly.
Getting to Taupo Hot Springs, drive into the carpark at Debretts Resort and park. You'll find a pedestrian gate to the left of the main office and wander down a driveway to the Taupo Hot Springs complex.
Thanks guys, we'll be back.
Getting to Taupo Hot Springs:
Taupo, North Island, NZ
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