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Spa Thermal Park and Riverbank Recreational and Scenic Reserve

Taupo 3378, New Zealand
Ranked #7 of 19 attractions in Taupo
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Hot Springs/ Geysers, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Geologic Formations
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Calgary, Canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

The locals love it as a swimming hole - you will too! Gates locked about 8 PM. More

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Auckland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

great little spot to relax, the top pools are very hot but the ones down off the main river bank were most pleasant. More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

dont leave Taupo without experiencing this, was totally gorgeous. More

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Northern CA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012

A fun experience for a cold day. Expect lots of Pumus in your suit! Nice people, a bit of a walk from your car if your older, but a good path. Coming back is all up hill. I had bad knees so this was a little tough for me. Otherwise a nice experience and I'm glad we went. More

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Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

This is fun to do if you like active activities. Walk a fair distance to a natural hot spring that flows into the Waikato river. You have to climb over a river edge and rocks. so one has to be without injuries or disabilities that limit movement. and there is only dirt to sit on. nothing is provided. But it... More

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

Walk down the end to the riverbank and try out the natural thermal stream. Very nice!! More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011
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Finding the warm swimming spot was one of the highlights of our stay - the kids loved it More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011
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worth a visit very beautiful and relaxing very nice gardens aswell good to chill. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2011
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This spa park is free and anyone can access it. We love it as it is not commercialized and not so crowded as well. It has a mini water fall (hot water) and the water is so warm and nice. We love it better than other spa pools we have visited. Goto the end of the county ave, you will... More

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Dresden, Germany
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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