Onsen Hot Pools
Private wooden hot pools perched on the cliff edge of the Shotover Canyon, with a wall that opens onto the gorge so you can soak while looking out over the canyon and snow-capped mountains.
Onsen Hot Pools is located at Arthurs Point and consists of several private Japanese-style rooms, each with a wooden hot pool. One side wall of each room opens fully onto the canyon. In winter you can soak while watching snowy mountains, and at night you can watch the stars. Each session lasts about 1 hour, with prices from about NZD 200 for two people, including a drink. Time slots must be booked in advance on the official website, and popular slots often sell out several weeks ahead. The water is heated fresh water rather than natural hot spring water. A free shuttle runs from the city centre, taking about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
9:00 AM–11:00 PM (by booked time slot)
Nearby sights
- Shotover Jet
- Queenstown Hill
- Kiwi Birdlife Park
- Fergburger
- Skyline Queenstown Gondola
- TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak
- Queenstown Gardens
- Coronet Peak