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Natural hot spring · New Zealand

Ngāwhā Springs

New Zealand · 6.4 miles south of Waimate North

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Type
Natural Natural hot spring
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Waimate North (6 mi / 10 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
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About Ngāwhā Springs

Ngāwhā Springs is a natural hot spring in New Zealand, about 6.4 miles south of Waimate North. The nearest large city is Whangarei, roughly 35 miles away as the crow flies.

No measured temperature is on record, but it is described as hot.

It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.

Map and directions

Red marks Ngāwhā Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -35.40629, 173.85818.

Location of Ngāwhā Springs in New Zealand

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Waimate North. The spring is about 6.4 miles (10 km) south of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Whangarei, about 35 miles (56 km) in a straight line.
  • Planning from a city? See hot springs near Auckland, 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 Ngāwhā Springs

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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
  • Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
  • 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 Ngāwhā Springs?

Ngāwhā Springs is in New Zealand, about 6.4 miles south of Waimate North. The GPS coordinates are -35.4063, 173.8582.

Can you soak at Ngāwhā Springs?

Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.

What hot springs are near Ngāwhā Springs?

The closest listed spring is Motukawanui Island Scenic Reserve, about 28 miles north.

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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