Taupo DeBretts Thermal Spa Resort, the perfect
place Stay and bathe away every care in the world.
For decades, the soothing healing mineral waters and
pure nature surrounding Taupo Hot Springs Spa in the
Central North Island resort town of Lake Taupo have
made it a ‘must do’ New Zealand icon
tourism attraction.
On this page you can learn all about Taupo Hot
Springs Spa's mineral waters, our pools, our accommodation
and the long
history and pleasures of spa bathing at Taupo
DeBretts Hot Springs.
All of our Mineral Pools are drained, cleaned &
refilled overnight.
Below you will find a description of each
pool, the temperatures, depths and type of water to be
expected:
| POOL |
AVE TEMP |
DEPTHS |
WATER TYPE |
| Hot Pool |
40°C to 41°C |
.860 to 1.450Mtrs |
Mineral rich thermal Water |
| Big Pool |
37°C to 38°C |
.880 to 1.400 Mtrs |
Mineral rich thermal Water |
| Cold Pool |
34°C to 36°C |
1.1 Metre |
Chlorinated fresh water,
thermally heated |
| Spa Pools |
36°C |
.900 Metres |
Chlorinated fresh water,
thermally heated |
| Water Slide |
34°C to 36°C |
1 Metre |
Chlorinated fresh water,
thermally heated |
| Private Pools |
38°C to 41°C |
1.1 Metres |
Mineral rich thermal Water |
Taupo Hot Springs Spa’s mineral waters
are rich in the following thermal
elements:
| Curative mineral element |
Therapeutic properties |
|
Sodium Bicarbonate
|
Opens pores, cleanses the body, and acts as a
mild antiseptic to relieve itching and skin
irritations. This helps in the healing of skin
ailments such as eczema, dermatitis and
psoriasis.
|
|
Sodium
|
When combined with chlorine (to become salt),
is one of the principal constituents of lymph,
and leaves the body feeling relaxed and
refreshed. Salt also supports the natural
conduction of electric currents.
|
|
Calcium and Sulphate
|
Are principle curers for diseases of the veins,
bronchial infections, neuritis, sciatica,
arthritis and woman’s problems.
|
|
Sodium, Potassium and Chlorine
|
Give the body fluids their composition and
stability.
|
|
Calcium and Magnesium
|
Vital for the growth and maintenance of bone.
|
Tourist Guidebooks such as Frommers, Fodors, Lonely
Planet, and New Zealand travel planners such as Jasons
and AA guides often refer to the subtle influences of
the historic Japanese architecture of traditional
Japanese bathhouses in Taupo Hot Spring Spa’s
buildings and natural thermal environment.
Here is further historical
information about Taupo Hot Springs Spa early
establishment in the late 1800s.
HOT POOL This pool is used for
passive relaxing bathing and therapeutic soaking due to
the very warm temperature 40°C. Essential before
beginning a massage, beauty or skincare spa
treatment.
BIG POOL For most people the Taupo
Hot Springs Spa experience starts here. Plenty of room
to exercise or soak those tired muscles and is now even
more popular with the addition of new European water
massage features including Taupo Hot Springs Spa's
‘wet massage’ water curtains, air-loungers,
acupressure jets and massage seats.
CHILDRENS POOL Taupo Hot Springs
Spa's chlorinated thermally heated freshwater
pool has a high rate of activity and is usually used by
young children.
SPA POOLS Taupo Hot Springs
Spa's individual hot tubs are the ideal spot to relax
& chat with groups of friends.
PRIVATE POOLS Taupo Hot Springs
Spa's private indoor mineral pools allow for
complete privacy and seclusion set in the natural bush
and range from WARM to HOTTEST. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Click here for Taupo Hot
Springs Spa's pool entry prices...
