Developed hot spring pool · New Zealand
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
New Zealand · 13 miles south of Rotorua
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 208°F (98°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Rotorua (13 mi / 22 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
Editor's note. Waikite Valley Thermal Pools are about 30 minutes south of Rotorua. They are fed by Te Manaroa, a boiling spring whose water is cooled before it reaches the pools. There is a campground on site.
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools is a developed hot spring pool in New Zealand, about 13 miles south of Rotorua.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 208°F (98°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
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.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Te Manaroa.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Waikite Valley Thermal Pools. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -38.32708, 176.30295.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Rotorua. The spring is about 13 miles (22 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Rotorua, about 13 miles (21 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 Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Puakohurea Springs Not recorded
- Hot 'n' Cold Not recorded
- Waterfall Spout Bath Not recorded
- Butchers Pool Not recorded
- Whakawerawera Bathing Pools Not recorded
- Oruawhata / Malfroy Pool 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
How hot is Waikite Valley Thermal Pools?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 208°F (98°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Waikite Valley Thermal Pools?
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools is in New Zealand, about 13 miles south of Rotorua. The GPS coordinates are -38.3271, 176.3030.
What hot springs are near Waikite Valley Thermal Pools?
The closest listed spring is Puakohurea Springs, about 1.5 miles northeast. Hot 'n' Cold 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 Source 2 Source 3
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