Developed hot spring pool · New Zealand
Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools
New Zealand · 1 mile north of Taupo
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Taupo (1 mi / 2 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools
Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools is a developed hot spring pool in New Zealand, on the edge of Taupo. The nearest large city is Rotorua, roughly 38 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
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 Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -38.66941, 176.08548.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Taupo. The spring is about 1 mile (2 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Rotorua, about 38 miles (61 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 Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools
- Craters of the Moon Not recorded
- Scalding Hot Water Spring Not recorded
- Wairakei Thermal Valley Not recorded
- Ngatamariki Hot Spring Not recorded
- Butchers Pool Not recorded
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools 208°F
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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools?
Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools is in New Zealand, about 1 mile north of Taupo. The GPS coordinates are -38.6694, 176.0855.
Is Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools 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 Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools?
The closest listed spring is Craters of the Moon, about 1.9 miles northwest. Scalding Hot Water Spring is about 2.1 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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