Polynesian Spa - Rotorua, New Zealand
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S 38° 08.280 E 176° 15.480
60H E 434976 N 5778613
In a picturesque, tranquil setting overlooking Lake Rotorua, visitors can enjoy a wonderful fusion of relaxing hot mineral spring bathing, sumptuous spa therapies and picturesque lake views.
Waymark Code: WM41CY
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 06/23/2008
Views: 92
From the Polynesian Spa website: "In 1878, a priest named Father Mahoney, trekked 80 Kilometers from Tauranga to Rotorua to bathe in a hand-dug, fern and manuka-fringed thermal pool where Polynesian Spa is now located.
Bathing regularly in the waters over several months, Father Mahoneys’ arthritis was greatly alleviated, initiating an international reputation for the therapeutic properties of the hot mineral spring water.
1882
Operated by the Government, the Pavilion Bath House opened as the first building on the current site of Polynesian Spa. The thermal springs around the Government Gardens where Polynesian Spa is sited, were the reason for the town of Rotorua being planned, by way of the Thermal Springs Districts Act 1881.
1972
The Government of the day leased the then named Ward Baths to Polynesian Pools Limited. This privately-owned and operated New Zealand company has since developed the facilities into the internationally acclaimed Polynesian Spa.
2004-2007
Polynesian Spa is voted a World Top Ten Spa (medical and thermal spas) by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller magazine. "
This is primarily a: Mineral Bath
Street Address:
Hinemoa Street
Rotorua, New Zealand
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Walk in/Day use permitted?: yes
Least Expensive Adult Entry Fee: 20.00
"Textile free"?: Segregated area
Telephone Number: 64 7 348 1328
Web Site: [Web Link]
Towels Provided?: Not Listed
Hottest water temperature (specify °C or °F): Not listed
Opening Hours: Not listed
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