Restorative Journey - (Wai Whakaora)

Drawing mineral rich, deeply restorative waters directly from the earth, our 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.

Your Restorative Journey (Wai Whakaora) is a carefully planned therapeutic journey, designed to maximise the wellbeing benefits of the natural environment, from the heavens to the waters, and the earth. In particular, it is designed to revitalize the senses through the transformative effect of hot and cold experiences.

At the same time, every step on this journey connects you to the Ngāti Whakaue people and places that have come to define them through time.

• Te Iringa – Waterfall Experience to cleanse and bless your body and journey
• Te Ahi Tupua – The Eternal Flame a series of hot and cold, wet and dry experiences to warm the body and soul and provide transformative wellbeing
• Te Taiwhanga Matua – a geothermal pool with the healing properties of alkaline water, drawn directly from our ancient Rachel spring
• Ngāwhāriki - our hot geothermal pool, also drawn from the Rachel Spring, with all the benefits this mineral water provides
• Puna Tio - our ice cold plunge pool to improve circulation and restore tired muscles
• Wai Whakaoho – with massaging jets and water features, our Hydrotherapy Pool massages the body to improve overall fitness and health. It is warm and calming, but invigorating.
• Wai Paheko – hot mineral water surrounded by our indigenous kawakawa and koromiko plants to provide aromatherapy benefits and support calmness and relaxation
• Papatūānuku – using the restorative powers of mud to cleanse and heal the body and mind
• Kohu Wai Ariki – a misted space with heated stones to fully relax and reflect on your wellness journey