Blue Baths

Nestled on the shores of Lake Rotorua, the ornate Blue Baths stand as a testament to 1930s elegance and innovation. This building, seamlessly blending art deco and Spanish mission architectural styles, has been meticulously restored to its original 1933 splendor. It was here that New Zealand first embraced the concept of ‘mixed bathing,’ where men and women could enjoy the thermally heated waters together. Today, visitors can step back in time and experience the grandeur of this historic site, immersing themselves in the same soothing, warm waters that have drawn people for nearly a century.