Discover The
Waiho Hot Tub Experience
Franz Josef Glacier
Fresh Mountain Stream water bathing in a clearing the rainforest. Cool or hot water, what every works for you.
Open daily 10.30am until 9 pm.
Adults only after 5pm.
Experience Fresh Water Forest Bathing
Immerse yourself in your own private tub, surrounded by lush rainforest. Enhance your relaxation with our beautiful hydrosols, deep-soak blends, or a fizzing hot tub bomb for an unforgettable, blissful experience!
Pricing
Add to your water:
- One Kg of Epsom Salts – $10
- 300Ml of beautiful Hydrosol – $20
- Hot Tub Bombs - $15
Admission price includes:
- Your own private fresh water hot tub for the hour
- Fresh drinking water
- Pool Towels
- Access to private hot water showers
- BYO nibbles & drink No glassware. Goblets available
- Snacks & Soft Drinks are available for purchase
"An absolute bliss experience."
- Dayna
"A really magical place."
- Adriaan
"10/10 experience."
- Hannah
Limited Time Offer
Couples Soak, Stay & Dine Deal
From $229 for two adults.
Deal includes:
- Stay at the 4-Star Bella Vista Motel
- Queen Compact Studio with en-suite
- $50 food & beverage voucher for Snake Bite Brewery
Limited Time Offer
Family Soak, Stay & Dine Deal
From $390 for two adults & two children.
Deal includes:
- Stay at the 4-Star Bella Vista Motel
- 1 bedroom family unit with en-suite
- $100 food & beverage voucher for Snake Bite Brewery.
Our Story
The Waiho River, which loosely translates as ‘smoky waters’, flows from Franz Josef Glacier to the Tasman Sea.
Legend has it that the river was formed from the tears of Hinehukatere, frozen in a glacier. In ancient times she was mountain-climbing with her beloved, Wawe, and witnessed him fall to his death. To this day, the Māori name for Franz Josef Glacier is Kā Roimata-a-Hinehukatere, or the tears of Hinehukatere.
We created Waiho Hot Tubs to give you an unforgettable experience of the West Coast. One that connects you to the incredible landscape and its people.
Gift Vouchers
Share the gift of a Waiho Hot Tub Experience with someone special.
We have two options for your special person. Treat them to a relaxing hot tub experience or add on a nights accommodation at the Bella Vista Motel. Buying a voucher is easy, you will receive the PDF voucher by e-mail to send it directly to your lucky recipients. You can even include a personal message on the voucher. Waiho Hot Tub gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date they are issued.
Where we are
At the heart of Franz Josef village, nestled in a lush rainforest setting on the wild West Coast of New Zealand.
This is the heart of Glacier Country. Find us at the north end of Cron Street, Opposite the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre.
Come and experience this beautiful natural wilderness today.