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Maruia Hot Springs vs Wairakei Terraces:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Maruia Hot Springs had more branded searches than Wairakei Terraces among hot pools in New Zealand. Maruia Hot Springs had about 8,300 branded searches, while Wairakei Terraces had 7,180. Maruia Hot Springs made up 11.8% of all hot pool searches we track, and Wairakei Terraces accounted for 10.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hot pools, Maruia Hot Springs appeared in three of the four answers and Wairakei Terraces in none.

Among hot pools in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Maruia Hot Springs, about 16% more searches than Wairakei Terraces

Maruia Hot Springs 8.3K searchesWairakei Terraces 7.2K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Maruia Hot Springs, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Wairakei Terraces in 0

Maruia Hot Springs in 3 of 4Wairakei Terraces in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Maruia Hot Springs, the only one of the two named

Maruia Hot Springs first in 2Wairakei Terraces never named

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Top hot pools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Maruia Hot Springs was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Wairakei Terraces did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Onsen Hot Pools1st
  2. Polynesian Spa2nd
  3. Tekapo Springs3rd
  4. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools4th
  5. Maruia Hot Springs5th
  6. Waikite Valley Thermal Pools6th
  7. Wairakei Terraces–

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

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.

Is Maruia Hot Springs or Wairakei Terraces more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Maruia Hot Springs and Wairakei Terraces by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven hot pool brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Maruia Hot Springs and Wairakei Terraces among hot pools in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Maruia Hot Springs, Wairakei Terraces. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPolynesian SpaWaikite Valley Thermal PoolsOnsen Hot PoolsHanmer Springs Thermal PoolsMaruia Hot SpringsWairakei TerracesTekapo Springs
Nov 202534.1%13.9%12.3%11.5%12.4%8.5%7.3%
Dec 202536.5%14.3%8.8%12.5%12.5%9.2%6.3%
Jan 202633%13%10.2%13%13.8%10%7%
Feb 202637%11.9%10.9%11.9%12.7%9.2%6.4%
Mar 202630%15.1%11.4%12.6%15.4%9.2%6.4%
Apr 202632.4%15.7%12.3%11.9%11.9%10%5.7%
May 202628.8%14%16.2%10.4%13.8%10.9%6%
Jun 202624.4%11.8%20.5%10.3%14.2%11.2%7.5%
Jul 202627.7%16.1%13.4%9.6%13.2%12.8%7.2%
Aug 202628.7%11.7%16.3%11.4%11.4%13.2%7.3%
Sep 202630.3%15.4%14.2%11.1%11.1%11.5%6.3%
Oct 202632.2%16.3%12.2%11.8%11.8%10.2%5.6%

How has branded search for Maruia Hot Springs and Wairakei Terraces changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand hot pools in October 2026?

3 changes

  1. 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.

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

  3. In October 2026, Wairakei Terraces lost share of searches among hot pools in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 10.2%.

How are Maruia Hot Springs’ and Wairakei Terraces’ branded searches counted?

10 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Maruia Hot Springs’ and Wairakei Terraces’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Maruia Hot Springs

2 branded search terms

  • maruia hot springs
  • maruia springs

Wairakei Terraces

8 branded search terms

  • bookme wairakei terraces
  • grabone wairakei terraces
  • wairakei terraces
  • wairakei terraces accommodation
  • wairakei terraces bookme
  • wairakei terraces spa
  • wairakei terraces walkway
  • wairakeiterraces

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