Te Aroha Domain and Mokena Geyser

The Domain is a leafy old spa park at the base of Mt Te Aroha, and its Mokena Geyser erupts every 40 minutes or so, which makes it an easy leg-stretch. Te Aroha Mineral Spas runs private soda water baths from the same source, and the old bathhouses and museum give the whole place a time-capsule feel.

Good to know

• The geyser goes off roughly every 40 minutes, just wait on the bench
• Book the private mineral spa ahead (two adults minimum)
• Walk up Mt Te Aroha from the Domain if you've got a couple of hours

Best time

Daytime, any season

Open

All year

Getting there

Sealed roads, car park at the Domain

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Facilities

• Picnic tables
• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.