Waiwera Hot Pools

36°32′42″S 174°42′22″E / 36.5450°S 174.7060°E / -36.5450; 174.7060

Waiwera Hot Pools (now branded as Waiwera Infinity Thermal Spa Resort) was a large thermal spa situated in Waiwera, just north of Auckland, New Zealand. The park was New Zealand's largest water park. The complex claimed 350,000 visitors per year and consisted of 26 pools plus various slides.^[1]^[2]

In February 2018 the park was closed to visitors and has since fallen into a state of disrepair. ^[3]

History

The presence of hot springs bubbling up through the sands of Waiwera Beach was known to Māori in pre-European times, and the name Waiwera means 'hot water'. Commercialisation commenced in 1875 when Scottish-born entrepreneur Robert Graham built bathing facilities at the beach and a hotel nearby.^[4]

Water activities included hydroslides such as Speed slide, Twister and Kids Chute; Lazy River; Movie pool showing 3 movies a day; Aquacise fitness classes and Swimming school.

References

^ Waiwera Spa, New Zealand.
^ "How to Make your Own Day Spa at Home". www.mozaikskin.com. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
^ https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/02/upsetting-new-photos-reveal-state-of-derelict-waiwera-hot-pools.html
^ Taonga, New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu. "Waiwera hot springs". www.teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 2018-09-13.

[1] Waiwera Spa, New Zealand.

[2] "How to Make your Own Day Spa at Home". www.mozaikskin.com. Retrieved 2018-09-13.

[3] ttps://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/02/upsetting-new-photos-reveal-state-of-derelict-waiwera-hot-pools.html

[4] Taonga, New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu. "Waiwera hot springs". www.teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 2018-09-13.

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