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Waiwera Thermal Resort- DO NOT TAKE THE RISK
edotcommers Says: The waterslides at Waiwera Thermal Resort were so special that I will NEVER forget so long as I may try. Reason being, In May 2009 I rocketed out of a tunnel to the bottom of a shallow pool only to absorb all impact with my leg, which didn't come out so well from that. I now...
Don't go to Waiwera Thermal resort
KatieR2 Says: It is filthy, dated and the adults pools were closed. The changing rooms and toilets were unusable and there was no private space to change. It was completely unacceptable. If you love the spa experience, it is worth the drive to Rotorua. It is $26, and I wouldn't use it for...
didgeridorien Says: This is a thermal spa resort. Maori used to travel here to heal themselves. It's nice to go here for a couple of hours and relax in the warm waters or go down the fun slides they've got here. It costs $22.00 to get in.
kiwigal_1 Says: When people say the name Waiwera they automatically think of the hot pools. It is the major attraction of the area and located only 30 minutes north of Auckland is relatively accessible.At Waiwera the water is heated naturally at a standing temperature of over 50 degrees C....
kiwigal_1 Says: There are plenty of tracks to explore around Waiwera. We decided to do a 30 minute walk in Wenderholm Regional Park. The tracks are well marked and have good quality infrastructure (so would be ok for winter or summer conditions). The track offered great views across the...
Romantic, Luxury Accommodation: Island View Lodge
kiwigal_1 Says: This place has two rooms available for guests: a King size bedroom with ensuite or the Queen size room with private bathroom (our suite). The room was pleasantly decorated and offered fantastic views across farm land and the estuary below.The cost of the Pohutukawa Room in...
Poorly designed dangerous watersides
edotcommers Says: The waterslides at Waiwera Thermal Resort were so special that I will NEVER forget so long as I may try. Reason being, In May 2009 I rocketed out of a tunnel to the bottom of a shallow pool only to absorb all impact with my leg, which didn't come out so well from that. I now...
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There are plenty of tracks to explore around Waiwera. We decided to do a 30 minute walk in Wenderholm Regional Park. The tracks are well marked and have good...
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Waiwera - Just North of Auckland
Waiwera is a small township located just over the hill from Orewa Beach about 30 minutes north of Auckland (on State Highway One). It is a place best known for the Waiwera Thermal Resort located...
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Waiwera is a small town that's know for it's thermal hot pools. Waiwera in Maori language means hot water, but they also called it te rata, meaning the doctor. This may be because the thermal pools......
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