Developed hot spring pool · New Zealand
Waterfall Spout Bath
New Zealand · 16 miles southeast of Rotorua
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Rotorua (16 mi / 26 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Waterfall Spout Bath
Waterfall Spout Bath is a developed hot spring pool in New Zealand, about 16 miles southeast of Rotorua.
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 Waterfall Spout Bath. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -38.34980, 176.37368.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Rotorua. The spring is about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Rotorua, about 16 miles (26 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 Waterfall Spout Bath
- Hot 'n' Cold Not recorded
- Puakohurea Springs Not recorded
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools 208°F
- 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
Where is Waterfall Spout Bath?
Waterfall Spout Bath is in New Zealand, about 16 miles southeast of Rotorua. The GPS coordinates are -38.3498, 176.3737.
Is Waterfall Spout Bath 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 Waterfall Spout Bath?
The closest listed spring is Hot 'n' Cold, about under 1 mile southwest. Puakohurea Springs 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
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