Natural hot spring · New Zealand
Sapphire Springs
New Zealand · 3.3 miles southwest of Katikati
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Katikati (3 mi / 5 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Sapphire Springs
Sapphire Springs is a natural hot spring in New Zealand, about 3.3 miles southwest of Katikati. The nearest large city is Tauranga, roughly 17 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 Sapphire Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -37.58789, 175.87940.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Katikati. The spring is about 3.3 miles (5 km) southwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Tauranga, about 17 miles (27 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Tauranga, 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 Sapphire Springs
- Foot Pool Not recorded
- Athenree Hot Springs Not recorded
- Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park Not recorded
- Okoroire Hot Springs Not recorded
- Taheke Springs Not recorded
- Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Sapphire Springs?
Sapphire Springs is in New Zealand, about 3.3 miles southwest of Katikati. The GPS coordinates are -37.5879, 175.8794.
Can you soak at Sapphire 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 Sapphire Springs?
The closest listed spring is Foot Pool, about 9.4 miles west. Athenree Hot 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 Source 3 Source 4
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