Natural hot spring · New Zealand
Scalding Hot Water Spring
New Zealand · 1.2 mile south of Taupo
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Taupo (1 mi / 2 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Scalding Hot Water Spring
Scalding Hot Water Spring is a natural hot spring in New Zealand, on the edge of Taupo. The nearest large city is Rotorua, roughly 40 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
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 Scalding Hot Water Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -38.70018, 176.08438.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Taupo. The spring is about 1.2 mile (2 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Rotorua, about 40 miles (64 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 Scalding Hot Water Spring
- Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools Not recorded
- Craters of the Moon Not recorded
- Wairakei Thermal Valley Not recorded
- Ngatamariki Hot Spring Not recorded
- Butchers Pool Not recorded
- Hot 'n' Cold 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Scalding Hot Water Spring?
Scalding Hot Water Spring is in New Zealand, about 1.2 mile south of Taupo. The GPS coordinates are -38.7002, 176.0844.
Can you soak at Scalding Hot Water 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 Scalding Hot Water Spring?
The closest listed spring is Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools, about 2.1 miles north. Craters of the Moon is about 3.9 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
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.