22nd September 2010 Fabulous pools to relax in, or swim. Clean, well laid out, and friendly staff are at-hand. The whole area is accessible to persons with mobility issues, and user friendly for acessing the water. I have been pleasantly surprised and have returned a few times, and each time found a high standard of service provided. - thankyou, Jenny
Unleash Northwest's best kept secret for the ultimate day trip. Just over 40 mins from Auckland's CBD lies one of New Zealand's natural geothermal wonders - Parakai Springs.
Large indoor and outdoor pools and two thrilling hydro-slides have been the main attractions for decades. BBQ and picnic areas are situated throughout the park and options for hiring marquees for groups is also available. If you are not wanting to prepare your own food take advantage of the Springs Cafe and dining area located next to the indoor pool. Now extensively redeveloped into an active water recreation centre, Parakai Springs offers a range of amenities to make this a full-day's entertainment destination.
Facilities include:
Huge outdoor thermal pool heated to 32C
Gentle slope beach area for small children
Large indoor thermal pool heated to 40C
Two thrilling water slides one long and the other longer! Fast but safe.
Private thermal spa pools
NPLA Qualified Lifeguards
Onsite Springs Cafe
BBQ and Picnic areas
Gas BBQs for hire
Marquee and reserved areas for groups
Stage and arena hire for events
Ample free car parking
Private Venue for special events
14th January 2013 Our first family visit...and last one for sure...and the reasons are:
1.)Old 70's feel place,wear & tear everywhere,poorly maintained.
2.)Dirty shower areas & changing rooms.
3.)Dirty water indoor & outdoor pool with hair & other dirt floating on surface(we all woke up with sore throats).Area surrounding the indoor pool stinky.
4.)Staff/young life guards mute,failed to prevent x2 different groups of people at different times of the day acting very uncivilised(yelling,screaming,swimming with clothes & underwear on,some of them blowing their nose & spitting in the pool,heaps of bomb & back flip jumps(high risk of injury to themselves and the others in & around the pool, especially to the young kids and the ladies), splashing water out to visitors and their belongings.
5.)Not enough water flow in the hydro slides resulting body stops at points.
6.)Cafes food below average and expensive as well as the drinks.
Team Danev
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Jennyl
22nd September 2010 Fabulous pools to relax in, or swim. Clean, well laid out, and friendly staff are at-hand. The whole area is accessible to persons with mobility issues, and user friendly for acessing the water. I have been pleasantly surprised and have returned a few times, and each time found a high standard of service provided. - thankyou, Jenny
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Fabulous pools to relax in, or swim. Clean, well laid out, and friendly staff are at-hand. The whole area is accessible to persons with mobility issues, and user friendly for acessing the water. I have been pleasantly surprised and have returned a few times, and each time found a high standard of service provided. - thankyou, Jenny