Step into Wai Ariki, a place where Ngāti Whakaue culture, healing traditions, and warm hospitality converge. Nestled by the captivating Lake Rotorua, its name, ‘Chiefly Waters,’ reflects the majesty it holds. Experience a world of uniqueness that transcends borders and touches hearts. Wai Ariki awaits to embrace you with its magic.
Drawing mineral rich, deeply restorative waters directly from the earth, Restorative Journey (Wai Whakaora) delivers a unique therapeutic, relaxing and rejuvenating experience, with every element drawing on the centuries-old legacy of Ngāti Whakaue practices and culture.
The Restorative Journey involves five stages:
- Waterfall Showers: Pass through a series of soft streams of water to energise the body and open awareness to the present before continuing on your cultural wellness journey.
- Tongariro Fire and Ice Caves: Enjoy a series of hot and cold, wet and dry experiences to invigorate body and soul and provide transformative wellbeing.
- Geothermal Pools: Soak up the healing properties of the Geothermal Waters in five pools including herbal, hydrotherapy, mineral alkaline, and cold plunge. With pool temperatures between 12-41 degrees, senses continue to be revitalised through the transformative effect of hot and cold experiences.
- Geothermal Mud Lounge: The Geothermal Mud Lounge experience represents Papatuanuku, using naturally occuring mud to nourish the skin and connect with the land.
- Steam Room: Make your way to the steam room and recline on heated stones in a misty cave to relax and reflect
Highlights:
- Multisensory experience for the body, mind and spirit
- Luxury within a supreme multi-award winning architecturally designed building
- 2-hour wellness journey incorporating thermal heat, water, mud and steam
- Adults only (16 years and above)
- An all-weather experience – sheltered from rain and sun
- Stunning vista of Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island
