Developed hot spring pool · New Zealand
Butchers Pool
New Zealand · 19 miles west of Murupara
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Murupara (19 mi / 31 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Butchers Pool
Butchers Pool is a developed hot spring pool in New Zealand, about 19 miles west of Murupara. The nearest large city is Rotorua, roughly 22 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Map and directions
Red marks Butchers Pool. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -38.45343, 176.34298.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Murupara. The spring is about 19 miles (31 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Rotorua, about 22 miles (35 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Rotorua, New Zealand.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Butchers Pool
- Hot 'n' Cold Not recorded
- Waterfall Spout Bath Not recorded
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools 208°F
- Puakohurea Springs Not recorded
- Ngatamariki Hot Spring Not recorded
- Wairakei Thermal Valley Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Butchers Pool?
Butchers Pool is in New Zealand, about 19 miles west of Murupara. The GPS coordinates are -38.4534, 176.3430.
Is Butchers Pool free?
Yes. It is recorded as free to visit. Parking passes or recreation fees may still apply on public land.
What hot springs are near Butchers Pool?
The closest listed spring is Hot 'n' Cold, about 6.8 miles north. Waterfall Spout Bath is about 7.4 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.