For hot pools at a holiday park, Tasman Holiday Parks – Miranda has a heated mineral pool at around 38°C (adults only after 8pm), and Rotorua has hot mineral pools on site. For water slides, head to Waihi Beach or Coromandel, and for a private hot tub, try Beachaven, Wānaka or Miranda.
Quick pick: pools, hot pools and hot tubs
| Park | Island | Pool | Water slides | Hot pool or hot tub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miranda | North | Mineral pool, about 38°C | – | Private hot tubs |
| Rotorua | North | Heated pool | – | Hot mineral pools, hot tubs |
| Waihi Beach | North | 25 m heated pool, about 28°C | Yes | Hot tubs, sauna |
| Coromandel | North | Heated pool, about 27°C | Yes | – |
| Pāpāmoa Beach | North | Heated resort pool | – | Hot tubs, sauna |
| Christchurch | South | Heated indoor pool, 28–30°C | – | Spa (book a 30-minute session) |
| Beachaven | North | – | – | Barrel hot tubs, sauna |
| Wānaka | South | Heated spa | – | Private hot tubs, sauna |
| Hahei Beach | North | – | – | Two hot tubs (adults only) |
Holiday parks with hot pools in NZ
Want the hot pools without the day-entry queue? Stay where the hot pool is part of the park.
Miranda: A heated mineral pool open late
Miranda, Hauraki Coast
About an hour from Auckland, Tasman Holiday Parks – Miranda has a heated mineral pool at around 38°C, open 7am to 10pm (adults only from 8pm), plus private hot tubs, a kids’ pool and a flying fox.
Rotorua: Hot mineral pools in town
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Tasman Holiday Parks – Rotorua has hot mineral pools (open 9am to 10pm), hot tubs and a heated pool on site, and the free geothermal Kuirau Park, with steaming vents and bubbling mud, is about a minute’s walk away.
Water slides and heated pools for kids
No need for a separate water park day. These parks have the slides and a heated pool right there.
Waihi Beach: A 25-metre heated pool and water slides
Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty
Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach has a 25-metre pool heated to around 28°C with a water slide and a shallow kids’ area, plus a 38°C spa and a sauna, with nine kilometres of sand on your doorstep. There’s an indoor playground and pedal carts for the in-between moments.
Coromandel: A heated pool with water slides
Coromandel Town, Coromandel
Tasman Holiday Parks – Coromandel has a pool heated to around 27°C with water slides, a jump pad and pedal carts, plus a games room for rainy days. There’s a wood-fired pizza oven too, so pool day can end with pizza night.
Pāpāmoa Beach: Pool or beach first?
Pāpāmoa, Bay of Plenty
Tasman Holiday Parks – Pāpāmoa Beach has a heated resort-style pool and direct beach access. Book a three-bedroom poolside villa to keep the pool steps from your door, and the grown-ups can head to the spa precinct for a sauna or a soak in the hot tubs.
Christchurch pools: a heated indoor pool
Christchurch: Swim whatever the weather
Christchurch, Canterbury
At Tasman Holiday Parks – Christchurch, the heated indoor pool keeps the swimming going whatever Canterbury’s weather has planned. The water is around 28–30°C and the pool is open from 8am to 9pm. You can book the spa in 30-minute sessions, and there’s a jump pad and pedal carts outside.
Romantic getaways in NZ with a private hot tub
Beach in the morning, hot tub at night. These parks suit couples and grown-up weekends away.
Beachaven, Waihi Beach: Bali-style barrel hot tubs
Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty
Beachaven Holiday Park is steps from Waihi Beach’s nine kilometres of sand, with a Bali-inspired spa area of wooden barrel hot tubs, private hot tubs when available, and a large sauna. Dog-friendly sites are available year-round.
Wānaka: Private hot tubs and a traditional sauna
Wānaka, Otago
About five minutes from Lake Wānaka, Tasman Holiday Parks – Wānaka has a heated spa, private hot tubs you can book during your stay, and a traditional sauna. On a rainy evening, catch a film at Cinema Paradiso in town.
Hahei Beach: Adults-only hot tubs by the beach
Hahei, Coromandel
With around 500 metres of beachfront near Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, Tasman Holiday Parks – Hahei Beach has two adults-only hot tubs and beachfront stays.
How to build in real downtime
- Pack togs, a rash vest and a warm layer for after a swim.
- Book the hot tub for the evening, once the kids are in bed.
- Leave the mornings unscheduled.
- Check pool, hot pool and water slide hours with the park before you arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Which NZ holiday parks have hot pools?
Tasman Holiday Parks – Miranda has a heated mineral pool at around 38°C, open until 10pm (adults only after 8pm), and Tasman Holiday Parks – Rotorua has hot mineral pools on site.
Which NZ holiday parks have water slides?
Waihi Beach and Coromandel both have a heated pool with water slides.
Is there a holiday park with a hot pool near Auckland?
Yes. Tasman Holiday Parks – Miranda, about an hour from Auckland, has a heated mineral pool at around 38°C. Families can use it until 8pm.
Where can you swim indoors in Christchurch?
Tasman Holiday Parks – Christchurch has a heated indoor pool at around 28–30°C, open from 8am to 9pm.
Which NZ holiday parks have a private hot tub?
Beachaven at Waihi Beach, Wānaka and Miranda all have private hot tubs. At Wānaka you can book one during your stay.
Do any NZ holiday parks have a splash pad?
Our NZ parks don’t have a splash pad, but Miranda has a kids’ pool, and Waihi Beach and Rotorua have indoor playgrounds for little ones.
