By Victoria Goodwin-Barlow, Belgravia Group Health and Wellbeing Manager A snapshot of the trends shaping our future health span It’s safe to say that as Australia’s fastest growing leisure
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Māori tourism booms as international tourists demand authentic cultural experiences
Rotorua-based, Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, the iwi-owned luxury spa managed by Belgravia Leisure, is at the forefront of a powerful surge in Māori tourism – a sector that has grown by 23 percent
Wai Ariki showcases Māori innovation on The Drawing Board
Ever thought about what Māori architecture looks like in the 21st century? The Drawing Board, a new Whakaata Māori documentary series, explores exactly that. Showcasing a wave of modern Māori
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Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa celebrates 130th anniversary and a unique collaboration with Ch 9’s The Block
One of Australia’s most iconic wellness destinations, Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa, is marking its 130th anniversary in spectacular style with the unveiling of twelve newly
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Wai Ariki welcomes champion Māori performing arts group Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa was recently honoured with a moving performance by Māori performing arts group, Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue, touching the hearts of all in attendance. The performance
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Hepburn Bathhouse brings visibility to LGBTQI+ ageing at ChillOut
Ever thought about what it means to age well as an LGBTQI+ person in a regional community? Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, a proud supporter of the ChillOut Festival, tackled this question head-on by
Meet Akatu Marsters, connecting people, culture and wellbeing at Wai Ariki
Akatu Marsters joined us in March 2024, bringing her rich heritage and diverse experience to Belgravia Leisure. Of NZ Māori and Cook Island descent, Akatu grew up in Whakarewarewa Village, Rotorua,
Wai Ariki featured as THE spa and hot springs Aussies need to know about
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has received a glowing feature on News.com.au as a must-visit destination for Aussies seeking a wellness escape. Nestled on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Wai Ariki is far
Belgravia Leisure Welcomes Sarah-Jane Tilbury as General Manager of Wellness
Belgravia Leisure is excited to announce the appointment of Sarah-Jane ‘SJ’ Tilbury as General Manager of Wellness, effective December 16th. Based at the iconic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa, SJ will
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Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa joins forces with the Western Bulldogs to celebrate Women in Business
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa proudly partnered with the Western Bulldogs as event sponsors for the Women in Business Lunch, recently held in Ballarat. The event brought together a dynamic crowd to