Things to do in Te Aroha
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Te Aroha Mineral Spas
In the quaint Edwardian Hot Springs Domain behind the Te Aroha i-SITE, this spa offers relaxing private tubs, massage, beauty therapies and aromatherapy. Also here is the temperamental Mokena Geyser – the world’s only known soda geyser – which blows its top every 40 minutes or so, shooting water 3m into the air (the most ardent eruptions are between noon and 2pm).
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Behr Burger
Awesome gourmet hamburgers are the go at this buzzy main-street nook. ‘The Chief’ (NZ rump steak, honey-smoked bacon, a free-range egg, cheddar cheese, salad and aioli) plugs the hungry hollows.
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Berlusconi on Whitaker
We know the defunct Italian PM has his fingers in a lot of pies, but surely they don’t extend to this upmarket wine, tapas and pizza bar in Te Aroha. Mind you, it is suave enough.
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Te Aroha Leisure Pools
The Leisure Pools have outdoor heated freshwater pools for splashing about in. There's also a thermal bath house and a toddlers' pool.
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Te Aroha Museum
Te Aroha's lovely museum is in the town's ornate former thermal sanatorium (aka the 'Treasure of Te Aroha'). Displays include quirky ceramics, old spa-water bottles, historic photos and an amazing old printing press from the Te Aroha News.
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Organic Health Shop
Self-caterers should try the Organic Health Shop for fresh produce, dairy products, cereals and all things gluten-free.
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Mt Te Aroha
Trails up Mt Te Aroha start at the top of the domain. It's a 45-minute climb to Bald Spur/Whakapipi Lookout (350m), then another 2.7km (two hours) to the summit.
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