Spa / Wellness

What better way to slow down and get back to the nature that New Zealand's renowned for, than relaxing in an outdoor bath under the stars?

Feature on the New Zealand spa experience and why New Zealand spas are unique.

Canterbury – New Zealand’s largest region – rises from the Pacific Ocean, sweeps across vast plains, through braided river valleys, and climbs into the magnificent Southern Alps that divide the length of the South Island.

Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa, Tikitere is a unique place of extreme contrasts. Visitors walk past steaming fumeroles and pools of boiling mud so violent they are unnerving.

The self-care and spa market in New Zealand is growing rapidly in response to stress-related complaints as more tourists take holidays to recharge their batteries.

Rotorua's QE Health offers highly-specialised medical spa treatments for arthritis, rheumatism and other disorders involving movement.

New Zealand, spa destination with a difference. While many spas worldwide are manufactured, New Zealand's approach has been to enhance the existing natural environment.

Inspiring Pacific and indigenous influences add originality to the New Zealand spa experience

New Zealand spas and health retreats with accommodation, contacts listing. Luxury hotels and lodges excluded, listed separately.

Situated in the Auckland Viaduct Harbour, Servilles Spa is a purpose-built day spas with a view to help melt the stress away