Maruia Hot Springs

Maruia Hot Springs is an award-winning natural hot springs, day spa, and wellness destination nestled among the snow-capped Southern Alps on the picturesque Lewis Pass national reserve. Immerse yourself in the purest relaxation as you bathe in 100% natural geothermal mineral waters, sourced directly from deep beneath the earth for an authentic and rejuvenating experience.

Feel instantly connected to the surrounding mountainous landscape and untouched nature while you soak in these healing waters. Enhance your wellness journey by stepping into New Zealand’s largest sauna, a stunning 35-person facility designed to detoxify and invigorate.

Nourish your soul with wholesome, flavourful food and restore balance through our daily wellness classes, all crafted to harmonise body and mind in this serene alpine sanctuary.

Day visit- Escape to Maruia Hot Springs for a few hours or for the whole day at the base of the mountains. Connect with nature as you bathe in mineral water that naturally flows from the ground beneath. Relax all day and have a choice of our daily wellness activities or join us for a few hours in the morning, afternoon or for an evening twilight escape.

Water- Immerse yourself in our geothermal waters that have naturally risen to the earth’s surface on the site for centuries. Our water is infused with natural minerals and trace elements which detoxify the body and rejuvenate the spirit.

High in mineral content, our water comes straight from the earth’s core directly below New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Maruia Hot Springs is a sulphur spring with a pH of 7.3.

The average source temperature of our water is 56℃ and is classified as true artesian mineral springs. We then cool water to between 37℃ and 42℃ for bathing. Our pool water is always fresh as on average 500,000 litres of natural geothermal water flows through our pools daily and is never recirculated.