Pāpā’s DAY AT WAI ARIKI

A Father’s Day worth slowing down for

This Father’s Day, give Dad something beyond the usual.

Treat your pāpā (dad), koro (grandfather), partner, uncle, mentor or someone special to time to slow down, recharge and enjoy the restorative warmth of Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua.

Choose a targeted Muscle Focus Massage, enjoy our Bathe & Brew September experience, or give him the freedom to choose with a Wai Ariki gift voucher.

Father’s Day is Sunday, 6 September 2026.

Guest receiving a back massage from a therapist in a Wai Ariki treatment room, with amenities and a vanity basin in the background.
Muscle Focus Massage

For the Dad who needs to work out the knots

A focused treatment designed for targeted relief from tension or activity recovery. The experience begins with 60 minutes of pre-treatment bathing, followed by a sensory smell test to select the appropriate muscle balm. Your practitioner then uses medium-to-firm pressure to focus on specific areas of tightness and discomfort.

This is a targeted treatment rather than a full-body relaxation massage, making it ideal for active dads or anyone carrying a little extra tension.

  • 60-minute Pre-treatment Bathing
  • 60-minute Muscle Focus Massage
  • Medium-to-firm pressure
  • Targeted treatment
  • Spa essential items included

2 hours

$290
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Bathe And Brew

Warm water. A good brew. Time well spent.

Give Dad the perfect excuse to switch off for a while with our September Bathe & Brew experience.

Enjoy 60 minutes of Restorative Bathing in our mineral-rich geothermal pools, followed by a drink of choice.

Book it for Father’s Day or choose a date that suits Dad anytime throughout September.

  • 60 minutes Restorative Bathing
  • Brew of choice
  • Spa essential items included
  • Available throughout September 2026.

How to redeem the free brew:

  • Click “BOOK NOW” and on the next booking screen, add the Father’s Day Drink to your cart, then enter promo code PAPASDAY2026 at checkout.

60 MINUTES

$99
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Let Dad Choose

Wai Ariki Gift Vouchers

Not sure which experience Dad would enjoy most?

Give him the freedom to choose with a Wai Ariki gift voucher.
Select a voucher value and let Dad decide when and how he would like to spend his time with us, from geothermal bathing and private bathing to massage and spa experiences.

Gift vouchers can be used towards eligible Wai Ariki experiences including:

  • Restorative Journey
  • Geothermal bathing
  • Private bathing
  • Massage and spa treatments
  • Other Wai Ariki experiences

FROM

$50
GIFT VOUCHERS

BATHE & BREW – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Book a standard Restorative Bathing experience for a date in September. On the next booking screen, add the Father’s Day Drink to your cart, then enter promo code PAPASDAY2026 at checkout. The drink will be discounted to $0.

No. Bathe & Brew is not available as a gift voucher. It must be booked as an experience for a visit taking place during September 2026. If you would prefer to give Dad a voucher to use at a later date, you can choose from our regular Wai Ariki gift voucher options.

No. The offer is available throughout September 2026, so you can book a date that suits you between 1 and 30 September 2026.

If you move your booking to a date after 30 September 2026, the complimentary drink will no longer apply. You can either pay $16 for the drink at the time of your visit or choose not to include the drink.

No. The complimentary drink offer only applies to Restorative Bathing bookings taking place between 1 and 30 September 2026. It cannot be redeemed for visits after 30 September.

Yes. You can book the experience for Dad, your pāpā, koro, partner, friend or someone special, provided the booking date falls within September 2026.

No. Muscle Focus Massage is one of our recommended Father’s Day experiences and is available at its standard price.

Yes. Our regular gift vouchers are a great option if you would prefer to let Dad choose his own experience and visit at a later date.

Advance booking is recommended, particularly around Father’s Day and on weekends, as availability is subject to capacity.

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