All listed hot springs in New Zealand
| Hot spring | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waikite Valley Thermal Pools | 208°F | Developed | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park | Not recorded | Developed | Matamata (4 mi) |
| Craters of the Moon | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (3 mi) |
| Okoroire Hot Springs | Not recorded | Developed | Matamata (10 mi) |
| Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa | Not recorded | Resort | Methven |
| Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools Free | Not recorded | Developed | Taupo (1 mi) |
| Manupirua Springs Hot Pools | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (10 mi) |
| Athenree Hot Springs | Not recorded | Developed | Waihi Beach (4 mi) |
| Butchers Pool Free | Not recorded | Developed | Murupara (19 mi) |
| Mangatutu Hot Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Napier (32 mi) |
| Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda | Not recorded | Developed | Ngatea (11 mi) |
| Waterfall Spout Bath Free | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Foot Pool | Not recorded | Developed | Katikati (11 mi) |
| Hot 'n' Cold Free | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (16 mi) |
| Taranaki Thermal Spa | Not recorded | Resort | New Plymouth (2 mi) |
| Tarawera Hot Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (35 mi) |
| Welcome Flat Hot Spring | 133°F | Natural | Geraldine (72 mi) |
| Whakawerawera Bathing Pools | Not recorded | Developed | Rotorua (2 mi) |
| Mangatainoka Hot Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Turangi (34 mi) |
| Maraeroa Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Motukawanui Island Scenic Reserve | Not recorded | Developed | Kerikeri (16 mi) |
| Ngatamariki Hot Spring | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (11 mi) |
| Oruawhata / Malfroy Pool | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua |
| Otei Hot Spring | Not recorded | Natural | Kawerau (8 mi) |
| Parengarenga Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (9 mi) |
| Puakohurea Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (13 mi) |
| Taheke Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (11 mi) |
| Waipiropiro Hot Spring | Not recorded | Natural | Waiouru (30 mi) |
| Awakeri Hot Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Edgecumbe (2 mi) |
| Ngāwhā Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Waimate North (6 mi) |
| Nikau Pools | Not recorded | Natural | Wairoa (23 mi) |
| Otutarara Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (8 mi) |
| Ruahine Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Rotorua (10 mi) |
| Sapphire Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Katikati (3 mi) |
| Te Puia Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Raglan (19 mi) |
| Wairakei Thermal Valley | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (5 mi) |
| Hot Water Beach | Not recorded | Natural | Whitianga (8 mi) |
| Scalding Hot Water Spring | Not recorded | Natural | Taupo (1 mi) |
Types of hot springs in New Zealand
- Hot springs resorts and spas: 2. Lodging, spa services and managed pools fed by thermal water. Easiest access, usually the highest price.
- Developed hot springs pools and bathhouses: 14. Built pools, tubs or bathhouses run by a business, town or park. Expect an entry fee, opening hours and changing rooms.
- Natural hot springs: 22. A named thermal source with little or no building. Some have rock pools, others are too hot or too shallow to soak in.
Hot springs near cities in New Zealand
Near Auckland30 within 150 miNear Hamilton33 within 150 miNear Tauranga34 within 150 miNear Palmerston North16 within 150 miNear Rotorua34 within 150 miNear Hastings27 within 150 miNear New Plymouth29 within 150 miNear Wanganui24 within 150 mi
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Frequently asked questions
Are there hot springs in New Zealand?
Yes. This directory lists 38 hot springs and thermal baths in New Zealand, including 16 developed pools, bathhouses or spa resorts.
What is the hottest hot spring in New Zealand?
The highest recorded reading in our New Zealand listings is Waikite Valley Thermal Pools at 208°F (98°C).
Do I need a swimsuit at hot springs in New Zealand?
Rules differ by place. Most public thermal pools expect swimwear, while some traditional baths are nude and single-sex. Check the rules of each venue before you go.