Rotorua Spa Stories
Media Release
1 November 2011
Rotorua Spa Stories - a new experience for Rotorua
A new visitor experience - Rotorua Spa Stories - was launched today. Visitors to Rotorua can now combine two unique world-class attractions and discover the great story that links the two.
For the first time ever, Polynesian Spa and Rotorua Museum have developed a combined experience, Rotorua Spa Stories, where visitors can enjoy Polynesian Spa, one of the world's top ten spas, as well as the world-class Rotorua Museum.
'Bringing the two experiences together makes so much sense', says Martin Lobb, Managing Director of Polynesian Spa. 'Not only are we neighbours, so visitors can easily walk between the two activities, but there are strong historical links as well,' he said.
When the Bath House, now home to Rotorua Museum, first opened in 1908 as a therapeutic spa facility, it drew thermal waters for its range of treatments from both the Rachel and Priest Springs located in the Government gardens. At Polynesian Spa visitors are still able to bathe in the thermal water from both the Priest and Rachel Springs, and it still provides some of the more relaxing therapies, including Aix massage, that were historically provided at the Bath House.
At Rotorua Museum innovative displays and an exciting cinema experience portay the historical story of spa treatments in Rotorua, particularly those that took place at the Bath House. Original in-situ treatment rooms and mud baths in the steamy basement are all part of the experience. A free gift is part of the package - either the beautiful Taking the Cure book about the history of the Rotorua Bath House, or a lovely pack of Polynesian Spa bath salts. Adult packages start from $32.50. Family packages for two adults and up to four children start from $76.
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For further information please contact:
Simone de Jong
Polynesian Spa
Ph 07 348 1328
simone.dejong@polynesianspa.co.nz
Jo Doherty
Rotorua Museum
Ph 07 350 0561
joanna.doherty@rdc.govt.nz