Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has earned national recognition at the 2025 Spa & Wellness Awards, named Most Unique Property. The venue was also featured in Lonely Planet’s
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Te Rourou Café serves up a fresh taste of culture and connection at Wai Ariki
resh from being crowned one of the Top 10 Places to Relax and Rejuvenate in 2025 at the SMH Traveller Awards, Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa have marked the occasion by unveiling a vibrant refresh of
Maia Te Tuhi creates space for healing at Wai Ariki
Working in one of the most beautiful locations in Aotearoa (arguably the world) at one of the country’s most iconic, award-winning wellness venues, where Natalie Portman has visited and Jason Momoa
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Run the Forest 2025: From Rotorua’s trails to Wai Ariki’s waters
Thousands of tired legs, happy hearts and muddy shoes made their way from the trails to Wai Ariki’s hot springs this past weekend as Run the Forest 2025 returned to Rotorua on Saturday, 9 August. As
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Wai Ariki in the running for top international wellness awards
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has been named a double finalist in the World Spa Awards 2025, recognised in two prestigious categories. The categories are New Zealand’s Best Day Spa
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Wai Ariki guests experience Matariki magic in a stunning drone show
Guests of Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa were treated to a front row seat to the spectacular 2025 Matariki Aronui drone show, held on the shores of Lake Rotorua in Aotearoa. The sold-out
A Holistic Approach to Wellness – Meet Kylie Gunn, Wai Ariki’s New Marketing Manager
For Kylie Gunn, wellbeing isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a way of life. And it’s this deep-rooted belief in mindfulness, balance and connection that makes her feel instantly connected to Wai
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Māori tourism booms as international tourists demand authentic cultural experiences
Rotorua-based, Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, the iwi-owned luxury spa managed by Belgravia Leisure, is at the forefront of a powerful surge in Māori tourism – a sector that has grown by 23 percent
Wai Ariki showcases Māori innovation on The Drawing Board
Ever thought about what Māori architecture looks like in the 21st century? The Drawing Board, a new Whakaata Māori documentary series, explores exactly that. Showcasing a wave of modern Māori
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Wai Ariki welcomes champion Māori performing arts group Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa was recently honoured with a moving performance by Māori performing arts group, Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue, touching the hearts of all in attendance. The performance
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