Soak in the Onsen Natural Outdoor Hot Tubs, Queenstown (NZ)

Relax in style at the Onsen Hot Pools, a peaceful cliffside retreat overlooking the Shotover River Canyon. These cedar-lined tubs are filled with pure mountain water heated up to offer a soothing space where you can decompress with the best views in Queenstown. This self-guided visit includes access to one of the hot tubs, which can accommodate four adults, and drinks and snacks you can enjoy during your soak. If you want an extra touch of relaxation, you can also book a treatment at the full on-site spa.

This self-guided visit to Onsen Hot Pools allows you to experience one of Queenstown's most relaxing activities. Perched high on a cliffside overlooking the Shotover River Canyon, Onsen Hot Pools features just over a dozen cedar-lined tubs filled with heated mountain water. This visit includes access to a private a tub, which can fit up to four adults, although smaller ones are available for individuals or couples. Children above five are welcome, although evening sessions are limited to those 12 and up.

You can drive yourself there or catch the complimentary shuttle, which departs from the Station Building in Queenstown from the morning until the late afternoon. The complex is set below the road, so be prepared to take some steps down to reach the entrance. When you get to the facilities, you can shower and change in your private hot pool room or the common changing rooms. Then, you'll have an hour in your tub, which has a retractable roof, so you can switch from an indoor to an outdoor experience with the push of a button. Regardless, you can enjoy panoramic views of Queenstown and its surrounding nature, accompanied by a complimentary alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage and a small snack.

If you want to relax deeper, you can book a separate treatment for an extra fee at the on-site spa, which offers massages, facials, and other services. After your soak, you can hang out in the bright and cozy reception area or the sundeck, known for its impressive and sweeping views of Queenstown. When you're ready to return to Queenstown's center, you can hop on the free shuttle that will take you back to The Station Building.