Water Activities

Kaipātiki Springs

Kaipātiki Hot Springs sits in the Parakai township, drawing on geothermal waters known to local Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara as Te Awa Kahawai. Naturally heated from the earth's core and rich in minerals, the water is the real draw — warm enough to soothe tired muscles, lively enough to keep children occupied for hours.

How muchTe utu: $18–$35
Ages: 0–34–89+
WhereKei hea: Parakai
Rating: 3.9; 1,067 on Google

Get directions Their websitekaipatikihotsprings.co.nz

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LocationTe wāhi

Parakai

150 Parkhurst Road

Directions Website

What it is

Tamariki tend to make a beeline for the two long, twisting hydro-slides that send riders splashing into the pool below. Younger ones wade in via the outdoor pool's sloped beach entry, while a 40°C indoor pool keeps things comfortable year-round. Parents after a quieter soak can book a private thermal pool tucked among native pongas and landscaped gardens, or retreat to an infrared sauna.

The site also has a café, BBQ areas, marquee hire, and grassed event spaces — practical infrastructure that makes a full-day visit straightforward. A learn-to-swim programme, Swim Tangaroa, runs on site for families wanting to build water safety skills alongside the fun.

What other parents say

Michelle McGill3 months ago

Amazing hotpool had both indoor and outdoor pools, kid friendly had large slides and spa options as well

Phoebe Sao9 months ago

Used to come here as a kid up until my teens. First time back here in ages. Lots of tiles missing in the outdoor pool. Changing rooms aren't very private as its all open and divided by walls but no locked doors. Showers aren't good either. Tables aren't very steady. Great place but needs an upgrade.

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Benjamin Goldsmith10 months ago

We had a great day, having now been there though, next time would take a picnic blanket, and plenty of food and drinks and make a real day of it. Others had hired the bbq’s and clearly had it sorted and new what they we doing - full set ups to spend the day there. Still though, we were there on a sunny as day, and lasted 5 hours with swimming, slides and ice creams. The two slides were great, enough to give a good thrill, but not to much. Noticed on the way out we could have gotten stamped and gone out for lunch and then come back in again.

Marc Otto Larsen9 months ago

Great Spot , Definitely a destination:) slides are fun and the pools are a perfect temperature, Pays to come at opening time as it can fill up pretty quick on weekends, We celebrated my daughter's 10th birthday and its handy to shops and Helensville for all your needs , And thanks Domino's Pizza for feeding us all! Great fun day all round, Thanks Parakai Springs we'll definitely be back!

joseph finau10 months ago

Friendly staff and well maintain facilities. Booked private spa which was great for autistic adults and they get discounts also which is bonus. Some reviews says it needs servicing or upgrades but to me as long as facilities are maintained and staff is doing there jobs I'll be bringing my kids back here again.

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