How popular isTekapo Springs?
In October 2026, people searched for Tekapo Springs by name about 3,940 times in New Zealand, a 34.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 5.6% of all New Zealand hot pool searches, placing Tekapo Springs seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hot pools, Tekapo Springs appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.
Tekapo Springs is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Polynesian SpaShare of searches 32.2%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Waikite Valley Thermal PoolsShare of searches 16.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Onsen Hot PoolsShare of searches 12.2%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Hanmer Springs Thermal PoolsShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Tekapo SpringsShare of searches 5.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top hot pools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Tekapo Springs appeared in all four answers. Tekapo Springs is the third most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Onsen Hot Pools4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Tekapo Springs4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Polynesian Spa3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Maruia Hot Springs3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Wairakei Terraces0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hot pool should I go to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hot pools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hot pool in New Zealand for a relaxing soak?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hot pools nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“thermal pools nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
How often do people search for Tekapo Springs compared with other New Zealand hot pools?
Share of searches by month for Polynesian Spa, Waikite Valley Thermal Pools, Onsen Hot Pools, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, Maruia Hot Springs, Wairakei Terraces, Tekapo Springs. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Polynesian Spa | Waikite Valley Thermal Pools | Onsen Hot Pools | Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools | Maruia Hot Springs | Wairakei Terraces | Tekapo Springs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 34.1% | 13.9% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | 7.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.5% | 14.3% | 8.8% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 33% | 13% | 10.2% | 13% | 13.8% | 10% | 7% |
| Feb 2026 | 37% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.7% | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 30% | 15.1% | 11.4% | 12.6% | 15.4% | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.4% | 15.7% | 12.3% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 10% | 5.7% |
| May 2026 | 28.8% | 14% | 16.2% | 10.4% | 13.8% | 10.9% | 6% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.4% | 11.8% | 20.5% | 10.3% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 7.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.7% | 16.1% | 13.4% | 9.6% | 13.2% | 12.8% | 7.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.7% | 11.7% | 16.3% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 7.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.3% | 15.4% | 14.2% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 11.5% | 6.3% |
| Oct 2026 | 32.2% | 16.3% | 12.2% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 10.2% | 5.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.2% | 22.7K | +0.35% | +1.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.3% | 11.5K | +0.09% | +0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.2% | 8.6K | -18.7% | -2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 11.8% | 8.3K | 0% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 11.8% | 8.3K | 0% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 4th to 6th | 10.2% | 7.2K | -16.4% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.6% | 3.9K | -16.7% | -0.8 points |
32.2%
Held 1st. 22.7K estimated branded searches, +0.35% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
2.
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools16.3%
Held 2nd. 11.5K estimated branded searches, +0.09% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
12.2%
Held 3rd. 8.6K estimated branded searches, -18.7% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
4.
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools11.8%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 8.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
11.8%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 8.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
10.2%
Moved from 4th to 6th. 7.2K estimated branded searches, -16.4% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
5.6%
Held 7th. 3.9K estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
Compare popularity between Tekapo Springs and its closest rivals

Tekapo Springs vs Waikite Valley Thermal Pools: compare popularity
Tekapo Springs vs Onsen Hot Pools: compare popularity
Tekapo Springs vs Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools: compare popularity
Tekapo Springs vs Maruia Hot Springs: compare popularity
Tekapo Springs vs Wairakei Terraces: compare popularity- Compare Tekapo Springs with any brand
Every comparison with Tekapo Springs
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Tekapo Springs changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tekapo Springs in New Zealand fell from 6K to 3.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tekapo Springs’ share of searches among hot pools in New Zealand decreased from 7.3% to 5.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tekapo Springs’ share of searches among hot pools in New Zealand peaked at 7.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 5.6% in October 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hot pools in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools overtook Wairakei Terraces to rank 4th among hot pools in New Zealand, with 11.8% of the searches.

In October 2026, Maruia Hot Springs overtook Wairakei Terraces to rank 5th among hot pools in New Zealand, with 11.8% of the searches.

In October 2026, Polynesian Spa gained share of searches among hot pools in New Zealand, from 30.3% to 32.2%.

In October 2026, Waikite Valley Thermal Pools gained share of searches among hot pools in New Zealand, from 15.4% to 16.3%.

In October 2026, Onsen Hot Pools lost share of searches among hot pools in New Zealand, from 14.2% to 12.2%.

In October 2026, Wairakei Terraces lost share of searches among hot pools in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 10.2%.
How are Tekapo Springs’ branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tekapo Springs’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- accommodation tekapo springs
- bookme tekapo springs
- lake tekapo springs
- tekapo springs
- tekapo springs photos
- tekapo springs spa
- tekapo springs tickets
- tekaposprings
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