Hot springs resort · New Zealand
Taranaki Thermal Spa
New Zealand · 1.6 miles west of New Plymouth
Last updated
- Type
- Resort Hot springs resort
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- New Plymouth (2 mi / 3 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Taranaki Thermal Spa
Taranaki Thermal Spa is a hot springs resort in New Zealand, about 1.6 miles west of New Plymouth.
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.
As a resort, it offers managed pools and visitor facilities. Expect to pay for entry or a room, and book ahead at busy times.
Map and directions
Red marks Taranaki Thermal Spa. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -39.06172, 174.05385.
Getting there
- Nearest town: New Plymouth. The spring is about 1.6 miles (3 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near New Plymouth, 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 Taranaki Thermal Spa
- Te Puia Springs Not recorded
- Scalding Hot Water Spring Not recorded
- Craters of the Moon Not recorded
- Otumuheke Stream Hot Pools Not recorded
- Wairakei Thermal Valley Not recorded
- Ngatamariki Hot Spring 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- 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 Taranaki Thermal Spa?
Taranaki Thermal Spa is in New Zealand, about 1.6 miles west of New Plymouth. The GPS coordinates are -39.0617, 174.0539.
Is Taranaki Thermal Spa free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Taranaki Thermal Spa?
The closest listed spring is Te Puia Springs, about 79 miles northeast. Scalding Hot Water Spring is about 112 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.