Natural hot spring · New Zealand
Otei Hot Spring
New Zealand · 7.6 miles northwest of Kawerau
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Kawerau (8 mi / 12 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Otei Hot Spring
Otei Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in New Zealand, about 7.6 miles northwest of Kawerau. The nearest large city is Rotorua, roughly 19 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 Otei Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -38.05343, 176.57269.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Kawerau. The spring is about 7.6 miles (12 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Rotorua, about 19 miles (31 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 Otei Hot Spring
- Manupirua Springs Hot Pools Not recorded
- Ruahine Springs Not recorded
- Maraeroa Springs Not recorded
- Parengarenga Springs Not recorded
- Otutarara Springs Not recorded
- Taheke Springs 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- 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 Otei Hot Spring?
Otei Hot Spring is in New Zealand, about 7.6 miles northwest of Kawerau. The GPS coordinates are -38.0534, 176.5727.
Can you soak at Otei Hot Spring?
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 Otei Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Manupirua Springs Hot Pools, about 10 miles west. Ruahine Springs is about 11 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 Source 2
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