Kaipātiki Hot Springs is a swimming pool on Parkhurst Road in Parakai, Rodney, rated 4.6 from 13 reviews. Geothermal water often carries a faint sulfur smell, which is part of what makes it mineral-rich rather than a sign anything's wrong, so it's worth knowing that ahead of a first visit rather than being put off by it. A hot springs complex usually runs a mix of pools at different temperatures, so it pays to check which ones are hottest before letting children straight into the warmest pool, since a temperature comfortable for an adult can be too much for a small child to sit in for long. Soaking in hot mineral water for a time is more dehydrating than a swim, so bringing water to drink and taking breaks out of the pool matters more here than at a chlorinated pool. In Parakai, known for its geothermal water, Kaipātiki Hot Springs is a local option for that soak.