Developed hot spring pool · New Zealand
Manupirua Springs Hot Pools
New Zealand · 10 miles northeast of Rotorua
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Rotorua (10 mi / 16 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Manupirua Springs Hot Pools
Manupirua Springs Hot Pools is a developed hot spring pool in New Zealand, about 10 miles northeast of Rotorua.
No measured temperature is on record, but it is described as hot.
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 Manupirua Springs Hot Pools. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -38.03876, 176.38193.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Rotorua. The spring is about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Rotorua, about 10 miles (16 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 Manupirua Springs Hot Pools
- Ruahine Springs Not recorded
- Maraeroa Springs Not recorded
- Parengarenga Springs Not recorded
- Otutarara Springs Not recorded
- Taheke Springs Not recorded
- Oruawhata / Malfroy Pool 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Manupirua Springs Hot Pools?
Manupirua Springs Hot Pools is in New Zealand, about 10 miles northeast of Rotorua. The GPS coordinates are -38.0388, 176.3819.
What hot springs are near Manupirua Springs Hot Pools?
The closest listed spring is Ruahine Springs, about under 1 mile south. Maraeroa Springs is about 1.2 mile 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 Source 2
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